Trussville Mayor Ben Short announced the selection of Dave Morrette as the next chief of police for the city of Trussville on March 2.
The position attracted significant interest from across the region, with 45 highly qualified candidates applying from both internal and external pools. The multi-phase selection process evaluated leadership experience, operational expertise, strategic vision, character and alignment with the city’s organizational culture.
“The city of Trussville continues to be a highly desirable place to work,” Short said in a statement. “The level of interest and the quality of applicants reflect the strength of our organization and the reputation of our police department. After a thorough and deliberate process, I am confident that Dave Morrette has the knowledge, character and confidence to lead this department into its next chapter.”…