An Alabama grand jury called for the immediate abolishment of a local police department after five officers were indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, officials said Wednesday.

An Alabama grand jury called for the immediate abolishment of a local police department after five officers were indicted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, officials said Wednesday. Cullman ...

The small Alabama city of Hanceville, located about 45 miles north of Birmingham, placed its entire police force on administrative leave a day after the grand jury recommendation.

A grand jury indicted both Smith and Williams on May 30 on the charges, specifically that six different deputies were hired without proper training and qualifications.

The Hanceville City Council announced during its meeting Thursday that it has hired a public safety consultant to help them ‘clean up’ some outstanding issues after an investigation ...