Author: Shane Brandel

On 10/12/2022, at approx. 12:30 am, Decatur Police Officers conducted a traffic stop of a subject believed to be in possession of a firearm.  During the stop, the suspect fired at the officers, shooting and wounding two of the officers.  During the incident, officers returned fire, shooting the suspect.  the suspect later died at a local hospital.  In the interest of transparency, the Decatur Police Department is releasing the body-worn camera and in-car videos of the incident.  The below link will re-direct to the videos.

WARNING:  GRAPHIC CONTENT

LINK TO VIDEOS

 

The Decatur Police Department Auxiliary Unit is accepting applications for the volunteer position of Auxiliary Police Officer.  If you are interested in applying, click the below link to for more information about the Auxiliary Unit, and to view the application and requirements:

Auxiliary Police Officer Application

 

The Decatur Police Department offers a presentation to businesses and organizations on how to plan for and respond to an active shooter incident.  Please click the below video for a quick look at what DPD can offer your organization.

Active Shooter PSA Video

 

 

Preventing crime can be as easy as locking your doors.  Over 80% of all auto burglaries in Decatur are to vehicles with unlocked doors.  And 36% of all residential burglaries are to homes with unlocked doors.  Help us prevent crime and lock your doors!

Visit Limitless Decatur & Macon County for more information:  www.limitlessdecatur.com/lookstopandlock

The Decatur Police Department is currently taking applications and testing for entry level and lateral transfer Police Patrol Officers.  For more information on the process, click the following link:  Testing/Hiring Process