New Decatur Police Chief wants to bridge gap between department and community

DECATUR, Ala (WHNT) — Just eight days after being sworn in as Decatur’s new police chief, Torry Mack is speaking about taking on this new role.

News 19 is the first station in North Alabama to speak with Mack since his swearing-in. News 19’s Tamika Alexander had the chance to catch up with the chief about what’s ahead for his officers and the community they serve.

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Mack is a Birmingham native, a military veteran, and recently retired from the Birmingham Police Department.

But that didn’t last long. Shortly after his retirement, the father of four accepted the position of police chief in Decatur. A position he admits comes with challenges…

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