PRICHARD, Ala. (WALA) – Only 14 police officers remain at the Prichard Police Department after several officers, including the police chief, were charged with criminal offenses. The remaining officers on the force will soon be placed on leave.
In a statement, Mayor Carletta Davis said, “As part of our next phase, officers will soon be placed on leave while the city begins a comprehensive administrative review and rebuilding process. I informed our officers that they will receive additional information regarding next steps in the coming week.”
Council members say they weren’t aware the decision was coming…