Hanceville PD Gets a Makeover!

The Hanceville City Council is shaking things up! On June 26th, they brought in David Thompson to help revamp the city's police department. This guy isn't just anyone – he's got over 30 years of law enforcement under his belt!

Thompson's Task: Policy & More

Thompson's mission? To dive deep into the department, updating policies, procedures, and even the employee handbook. He'll also be taking a good hard look at what the department has in its toolbox (assets, for those in the know).

Law Enforcement Veteran

He's not new to this rodeo. Thompson spent three decades as a Deputy Sheriff in Jefferson County. He even started young, exploring with the Trussville PD at just 14! After retiring six years ago, he hopped into public safety consulting.

Public Safety Commission on the Horizon?

Word on the street (via WBRC) is that Hanceville might be switching things up even more, potentially rebranding the department as a public safety commission. This move is reportedly tied to resolving past issues.

Truckin' Out: Fleet Loan Gone!

In other news, the council approved the sale of two unmarked police trucks: a 2022 Dodge Ram and a 2023 Chevy Silverado. Why? To wipe out a $52,000 fleet loan! The Silverado alone is expected to almost cover the whole thing.

Election Update

Qualifying for local elections wrapped up this week. Councilwoman Kim Brown is the only current member who threw her hat in the ring for reelection.