Hoover police chief steps down to pursue mayoral bid

Hoover police chief steps down to pursue mayoral bid

Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis steps away from law enforcement to pursue political ambitions, setting up a showdown with two-term incumbent Mayor Frank Brocado.

Nick Derzis announces Norman McDuffey as acting police chief - Shelby County Reporter

By TYLER RALEY | Staff Writer HOOVER – Capping the night off in front of the citizens of Hoover and the Hoover City Council, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis made a special announcement pertaining to his near future. During a regularly scheduled Hoover City Council meeting on Monday, June 23 at Hoover City Hall, Derzis announced his appointment of Hoover Assistant Police Chief Norman McDuffey as the acting police chief as he takes his leave of va…