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Grand Jury Calls for Abolishment of Hanceville Police Department Due to Corruption

Hanceville Police Department faces disbandment after indictments of Chief and officers for corruption and negligence tied to a dispatcher's overdose.

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  1. Grand jury recommends abolishing Alabama police department: 'Culture of corruption'

    The jury found a "rampant culture of corruption in the Hanceville Police Department, which has recently operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency."

    Grand jury recommends abolishing Alabama police department: 'Culture of corruption'

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  2. Jury calls for disbandment of Alabama city's police department

    The jury said that the department operates under "a rampant culture of corruption," and said it was an ongoing threat to the public as it recommended it should be abolished.

    Jury calls for disbandment of Alabama city's police department

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Updated: Feb 19th, 2025, 11:39 PM ET

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A grand jury in Alabama has recommended abolishing the Hanceville Police Department after indicting Police Chief Jason Marlin and four officers on numerous charges. The indictments include corruption, tampering with evidence, and drug-related offenses, occurring in the wake of 911 dispatcher Christopher Willingham's fatal overdose, linked to the department's negligence. The grand jury's findings criticize the department's culture of corruption and operational inadequacy, calling for immediate action to ensure public safety and accountability among law enforcement. Mayor Jimmy Sawyer emphasized a commitment to addressing these serious issues.

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