BROOKSIDE, Ala. (WBMA) — A proposed $1.5 million settlement could bring sweeping changes to policing in the small town of Brookside, which drew national attention after allegations that its police department boosted revenue through aggressive ticketing and towing.
Brookside has agreed to pay $1.5 million and adopt reforms to its towing and ticketing practices as part of a federal class action case brought by four drivers who said they were targeted in an aggressive towing and ticketing scheme. The settlement still requires approval from a federal judge.
The named plaintiffs are Brittany Coleman, Brandon Jones, Chekeithia Grant and Alexis Thomas. The lawsuit alleges Brookside’s police budget became heavily dependent on aggressive ticketing and towing, especially along Interstate 22…