Senate committee hears public input on bill to regulate police pursuits
Law enforcement officers and family of youths killed as a result of vehicular pursuits shared opposing stances on proposed police chase regulations.
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Immunity denied for former Decatur cop, murder trial will proceed
A judge ruled that former officer Mac Marquette did not prove he acted in self defense when shooting Steve Perkins.
Brother of man shot by Decatur Police delays mayoral candidacy announcement
Nicholas Perkins was expected to announce his mayoral candidacy this week in the troubled city, but that has been delayed.
Decatur Police chief to step down
After several months of protests and a recent vote against him by the city council, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has decided to step down.
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See recent postsA leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary.
Decatur City Council to review police department’s internal review
Green Research and Technology will share findings from it's 1,150-hour review of the Decatur Police Department.
Decatur City Council OKs more hours for police department review
The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department.
Federal lawsuit in Decatur Police shooting hanging by a thread
A federal judge dismissed several claims in a federal lawsuit filed by the family of Stephen Perkins, who was killed by Decatur Police.
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See recent postsDecatur police officers are antagonizing their community
Since Steve’s death, the community has been furious and consistently demanded justice and accountability.
Wife of Steve Perkins arrested during peaceful protest in Decatur
Catrela Perkins was arrested and later released during the latest ugly incident between DPD and citizens.