Police Department

"I was just wanting to commend one of your officers for assisting me Friday night – Officer Ivey. When I left the ball game at Decatur, I had a flat and he assisted me and came and changed my flat. He was such a nice young man. I just wanted to say thank you so very much for his assistance and taking such good care of us. I pray you have a blessed day."

“My husband and I would like to express our gratitude toward Officer G. Jones. A large limb fell from a tree in our yard, completely blocking the road in front of our house. He came out and helped us move the limb out of the roadway, then stayed to help us clean up all of the smaller branches and pieces of bark. We are very grateful for his service to the community and his willingness to help others in need.”

"Some of our tires were randomly slashed last Thursday night and everyone told me I need to file a police report. I called you guys on Friday when I was told that and you guys sent Officer May to take a report. I just wanted to send you a message to tell you that he was very considerate, kind, and compassionate and gave us a lot of good information. We appreciate all the work that all of you do and especially wanted to commend Ofc. May for going above and beyond and trying to get us some answers, I hope you continue to stay safe and healthy, thank you all for the sacrifices you make every day!"

“Her calm demeanor was the right tool for the right time. She was a credit to your department and out city. So much in fact, that wafer we discussed her unusual skill set on the way back, I felt compelled to make you aware of it. We thanked her and I’m sure that is al she expected, but I hope that you will see fit to keep an eye on her for future growth.”

"Our police officer obsessed boy had his day made by Sgt. Jones with the Decatur Police Department. He got to ask him alllll the questions and Sgt. Jones even gave him a badge & official cup! Christian hasn't stopped talking about it since! Thank you to Sgt Jones for going above and beyond and being so kind to our boy! He is still talking about it today! He didn’t have to go above and beyond like he did, but we are so appreciative. Christian has had his police outfit on all day and called all of our family to tell them about meeting a real police officer! It was such a special experience! Thank you so much and to him, especially!"

"Officer Knight responded to my calls at least two times that I can remember. She showed me tough love, which is what I needed at that time, but she also encouraged me and inspired me and poured truth into me. I really wanted to call and thank her for not just being the officer that responded to my calls, but also for looking at me as person and just telling me that I can do this. If this is what I wanted to do, I can do it. Hearing that from someone else really helped me."

"Came across Sgt Lindley today while out with my grandchildren. He took the time to make the short visit a positive one and shed a good light on police officers in general. Please thank him for me."

"I’d like to give a shout out to one of your officers, Grant Jones! I live alone in an apartment that is right in the middle of all those shooting that happened and ever since all those shootings have happened he has took the time while he is working to drive around my apartment complex to make sure nothing is going on! I’m very grateful for him to do that! He definitely makes it feel safer around here!"

"I just wanted to take a moment and thank the officer who responded to my workplace this morning (Hospice of the Valley). I arrived at 6:30 am and found a homeless man asleep on a bench in our memorial garden. I was hesitant to approach him since others have said he has been belligerent on previous visits. I also thought if the police department handled the situation, it might have a longer lasting effect. I did not speak with Ofcr White, but I could tell that she handled this man amazingly well. He was not pleased about being awakened and really unloaded on her. Ofcr White was completely calm and let him diffuse his temper. She was kind but firm with him, and we are so thankful for her! We are super appreciative of her and of the quick response time as well."

"I was in Decatur Tuesday about 4 pm on 6th Ave near Prospect Avenue, and there was a small dog that had gotten away from its owner and was running in the street. The owner and I was trying to get to the dog and the traffic was very heavy. One of your officers stop turned on his lights traffic to allow myself and the owner to catch the dog and prevent it from getting run over. I don’t know the officers name nor did I get the car number, but I wanted to send a thank you from an animal lover where is active partners. Pray for our police around the country every day for your safety and appreciate what you do more than you’ll ever know!"

We had an incident involving a stolen vehicle this morning and Officer Segars was the one that reported to the call and ended up catching the thief and retrieving our property. That was amazing just that he caught the people responsible within minutes of our call to the police, but this officer was so professional and friendly and extremely helpful. You can imagine we were upset and the way he handled it was just above and beyond. We aren’t from Decatur and have dealt with a few officers before from other counties and never really had a great experience. Officer Segars actually cared and went way above and beyond. He even found some parts that were missing from the moped and returned them to us personally. I can’t say enough good things about Decatur PD and especially Office Segars. He is a credit to Decatur PD and we are so so thankful and grateful to him. - Whitley D.

"Big thanks to Officer C. Macris of the Decatur Police Department!!! I ran out of gas this morning. He stopped and made sure I was okay. He could tell I was afraid and reassured me he was there to help. When Bria D'Shae came with the gas can, he put the gas in my car and even stopped traffic so we could get back on the road safely. He is definitely one of the good guys! Many blessings to you sir!!!!!" - J. Robinson

"I just wanted to take a second to brag on your officers this weekend so far. I’m with Morgan County DHR and I am on call this weekend, and your officers have been so friendly and so helpful on each call I’ve dealt with so far. I greatly appreciate their help and their positive attitudes! Thank you!" - Allee G.

"I wanted to say a big Thank You to all involved in helping out with the traffic at the covid vaccination sites. Things seem to be running smoothly and I truly appreciate the folks in blue!" - Mary. S

I wanted to shoot you a quick email to let you know about a situation that just happened and how well Officer Summers handled it. We had a student that was going into a kicking and hitting fit. He just so happened to have pulled into the parking lot at that time. He was able to get level with the student and calmly talk the student out of the fit. It was like day and night in the child's behavior once he started talking to him. He definitely needs to be praised for the amazing work he just did!!

Thank you for your dedication to the citizens of Decatur. You risk your life everyday and I pray for all of your safety. - Venesia. M

Department Compliment

I would like to commend the Decatur Police Department and its officers . In today's world it is so often that many are critical of our law enforcement officers . However, I would like to commend our Police for their professionalism and service. On Monday my wife was involved in a accident. of course like many woman she was upset and shaken , However Ofc. Williams was not only helpful and understanding but his professionalism was exemplary. I must say that this is what I have found in every instance when dealing with our Law Enforcement officers . I personally feel Decatur Police could offer training to other agencies in our area on how to deal with the public. The department deserves a Kudos and a THANK YOU for remaining above the fray of today's politics and proving that Policing the community can be done fairly and professionally. Again Thanks to all of you for keeping us safe and Decatur a great place to live. - Mario. W

"I’m a native of Decatur and now live in a different state. I’m visiting my parents for the weekend with my young son. When we arrived at the airport, I was concerned our car seat wasn’t secure in their car, so, on our way into Decatur, we stopped at the police department.Officer May saw us and asked if he could help. He spent nearly half an hour in the hot sun helping us. A testimony to his public service. Thank you!" - M. Stewart

"Thank you, Decatur Police Department Alabama! Officer Michael Kitchens changed my tire for me. It would have taken me so much longer to do it myself.” - Sarah K.

"I just want to thank you guys for the amazingly quick response you had to my 911 call yesterday regarding a possible home invasion. Thankfully it ended up being a false alarm. But Decatur PD showing up within one minute of my call sure made me feel good. I now know how quickly you guys are there when we need you. Thanks again." - Tara C.

"We have had multiple interactions with Detective Sparks for several years and he has always exhibited the upmost professionalism. He has always been on top of things and is a true testament to the Decatur Police Department. " - Michael A.

"We are grateful for the fine work of Officer Wellman and Officer Franklin. My mother, who has Alzheimer's, walked out the front door. These officers found her. We are so thankful!" -Angela P.

"Someone broke the glass front door to our property last night with a rock from the railroad tracks. The police were wonderful. Policeman Justice was really great."

“I wanted to pass along a complement I received in reference to Officer Prince. Officer Prince encountered a citizen having a bad day and showed a great deal of compassion. He did his best to comfort her and calm her down. He called her family and stayed with her until they arrived. The citizen’s family couldn’t say enough good things about Officer Prince and his actions.”

"My daughter and I feel the two officers involved in a difficult traffic stop yesterday on the Beltline should be commended. We watched them maintain their composure while the driver acted agitated and hostile. Whoever those gentlemen were, they handled themselves so well." - Laura F.

"My grandson saw one of your officers next to my house on Easter and wanted to take him an Easter egg with candy. The officer kindly gave him a stuffed bunny rabbit. My grandson is over the moon and has named his bunny Officer Rabbit." - Bonnie L.

“A big thank you to Officer Bates and Officer Bankhead. Driving home from work, I had a blowout on 6th Avenue and was able to make it to Mapco. At almost midnight, I had no one to call. They were there and got my spare tire put on my car for me. Let them know they are much appreciated." - Michelle W.

"I wanted to say that I appreciate Det. Michael Kitchens. Today, my mom had a car accident at Gordon Terry and McEntire Lane, and Det. Kitchens pulled up to the wreck right after it happened to make sure everyone was okay and to control traffic, until the officer working the wreck showed up.” - Jared T.

"We woke up yesterday and took our dogs out in our back yard, at which time we could hear a lot of yelling coming from the direction of the front of our house. We went inside and could see through our kitchen window that DPD was already on the scene -- the person who had been previously yelling was quieted down." - Candace B.

“BIG shout out to the cops who helped me tonight on Danville Road when my transmission blew. The first cop who showed up was so helpful and understanding. I would love to thank him again personally.” - Lindsey C.

“My husband and I want to thank the officers who were so kind and thoughtful when they responded Sunday morning. We know that everyone was “just doing their job,” but it is so nice to see the professionalism exhibited. We are truly blessed to have such wonderful people serving our community.”

“I am writing this letter to you to commend Officer Bates for his extreme professionalism in performing his job. Officer Bates, from the time he arrived on the scene to leaving the scene, was courteous and kind. He was extremely fair and knowledgeable. Job well done.”

“I just wanted to brag on your officers for being a positive influence to our students.” - Alicia M.

“Officer May is everything you would ask a police officer to be. The police department we saw could not have been more professional and courteous.”

“My husband had a medical emergency while we were traveling. We couldn’t find a hospital and saw a policeman in the lane next to us. He took us to the hospital and I wanted to tell him how grateful we are. I believe his name is Officer Veazey. Thank you!”

“I would like to thank the Decatur Police Department. My wife had a wreck on the Beltline in front of Lowe’s. The officers there did their jobs very professionally and were courteous. Thanks to Officer Edmonson everything went smoothly. Thanks again!” - Tom C.