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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Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court
Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.”
Attorney General pushes for court to deny immunity for ex-officer
Alabama AG says ex-officer lacks clear right to immunity, urging court to let jury decide fatal shooting case.
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.
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See recent postsEvidence, testimony in Decatur police shooting makes clear who was wrong
Evidence and testimony in the Steve Perkins murder case paint a very obvious picture of who was right, and who was very wrong.
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 meets amid talks of mayor’s resignation
Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling considers resignation as protests outside his home continue.
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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.
One officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins
Marquette was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $30,000 bond.