48 EXCLUSIVE: ‘We are not just interstate crime enforcement’: New Priceville police chief wants change

PRICEVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – The new police chief in Priceville says he wants to change the perception of his department from an interstate-focused force to a community-oriented police department.

Jason Wigginton was appointed police chief just over two weeks ago by the city council, replacing Jerry Holmes. The department has faced scrutiny following a deadly police chase, the firing and rehiring of an officer, and the leadership change, all within two months.

“I’ve been assigned a task at hand and we’re going to move forward with that,” Wigginton said…

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