Decatur City Council unanimously approves hire of deputy chief after adding position

Decatur leaders add Deputy Police Chief position

Decatur city leaders voted to add the position of Deputy Police Chief to the Decatur Police Department during a special-called meeting on Monday.

Decatur City Council unanimously approves hire of deputy chief after adding position

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — During a special-called meeting on Monday, the Decatur City Council adopted a deputy chief position and unanimously voted to hire someone to fill that role. The position was suggested by the city's new police chief, Torry Mack. It was approved last week by the city's personnel board. The city council voted to hire Former Birmingham Police Officer Lieutenant Eric Stisher to fill the position. Stishers' review by HR will not…

New deputy police chief to start next week after Decatur council creates position

New Police Chief Torry Mack can bring in his right-hand man after the Decatur City Council approved his request to create a deputy chief position.