Cullman Police Department

Cullman Police Department The Cullman Police Department consists of 59 full time and 15 part time sworn officers. CHIEFS OF POLICE:
05/21/1906-10/12/1908 M.C.

With an authorized strength of 86 employees, the Cullman Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Cullman County. A full-service police agency, the department has embraced a community-oriented philosophy and relies heavily upon community involvement in problem solving strategies. It is through this approach of heightened community awareness in public safety matters that

the Cullman Police Department most effectively addresses its major priority of providing a safe and secure environment for those who live, work and play here. Blackmon
11/19/1908-08/21/1911 G.A. Hickman
09/04/1911-09/18/1915 A.J. Hill
09/18/1915-01/18/1919 J.W. Sparks
01/18/1919-08/18/1919 C.B. Graves
08/18/1919-10/04/1920 J.L Brasher
10/04/1920-03/20/1922 W.G. Windsor
03/20/1922-08/21/1922 J.M. West
08/21/1922-12-19/1922 A.A. Rollo
04/16/1923-11/17/1924 W.G. Windsor
11/17/1924-11/28/1932 J.H. Nix
11/28/1932-09/25/1939 Jack Tucker
09/28/1939-01/13/1947 W.M. Heaton
01/13/1947-09/11/1950 J.E. Pierce
09/25/1950-10/23/1950 E.E. Fulmer
11/04/1950-09/30/1952 G.C. Chapman
10/13/1952-09/30/1956 O.W. Hancock
10/08/1956-09/30/1960 G.C. Chapman
10/05/1960-09/30/1964 R.B. Moyer
10/01/1964-09/30/1972 Bascom Miller
10/01/1972-09/30/1984 Roy Wood, Jr.
10/01/1984-10/02/1988 Bill Mangum
10/03/1988-12/01/2022 Kenny Culpepper
12/05/2022-Present David Nassetta

IMMEDIATE RELEASECullman Police DepartmentVehicle Break-In Suspect ArrestedOn August 4, 2026, officers with the Cullman ...
08/25/2026

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Cullman Police Department

Vehicle Break-In Suspect Arrested

On August 4, 2026, officers with the Cullman Police Department were dispatched to the Duck River Boat Ramp in reference to several vehicles that had been broken into.

Upon arrival, officers located three vehicles that had sustained broken windows and other damage and made contact with the victims.

Investigators reviewed surveillance footage from the area, and Investigator Watkins was able to identify the suspect and the vehicle involved. The suspect was identified as Derek Wayne Halbrooks, 44, of Falkville.

Warrants were subsequently obtained for Halbrooks’ arrest.

On August 20, 2026, Investigator Watkins, Investigator Riddlesperger, Officer Turner, and Lieutenant Higginbotham took Halbrooks into custody at his residence without incident.

Halbrooks was charged with:

• Three counts of Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle
• Two counts of Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree
• One count of Criminal Mischief in the First Degree

Chief Joey Duncan stated:

“Our officers and investigators did a great job working this case from start to finish. They followed the evidence, identified the suspect, and made the arrest without incident. I’m proud of the work they put into this investigation and their commitment to keeping our community safe.”

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Cullman has lost a great man and a true community servant with the passing of Roy Drinkard.Roy gave so much to Cullman a...
08/24/2026

Cullman has lost a great man and a true community servant with the passing of Roy Drinkard.

Roy gave so much to Cullman and always believed in making our community better. He was also a tremendous supporter of the Cullman Police Department and the men and women who serve. His friendship, encouragement, and support meant a great deal to our department.

On behalf of the Cullman Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Roy’s family and friends.

Thank you, Roy, for everything you did for Cullman. Your impact and legacy will not be forgotten. Rest in peace. 💙

Thank You, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce!A big thank you to Joey Orr and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce for bri...
08/18/2026

Thank You, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce!

A big thank you to Joey Orr and the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce for bringing donuts for our officers and staff as we celebrate another successful season of 2nd Fridays!

We truly appreciate the Chamber’s continued support of the Cullman Police Department and everything they do to make events like 2nd Fridays successful for our community.

Thank you for thinking of our officers and staff!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullman Police Department Drug ArrestAt approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 16, 2026, Officer Hank R...
08/17/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cullman Police Department Drug Arrest

At approximately 9:30 p.m. on August 16, 2026, Officer Hank Radcliff conducted a traffic stop on AL-157. During the stop, the driver, identified as Jason Watwood, of Cullman, Alabama, was found to be in possession of illicit amphetamine substances.

With investigative assistance from additional officers assigned to Patrol Shift 2B and coordination with the District Attorney’s Office, Watwood was arrested and charged with:

• Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance
• Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
• Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Cullman Police Department remains committed to proactive enforcement and keeping illegal drugs off the streets of our community.

All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Congratulations to Officer Daniel Brown on successfully completing Hostage Negotiations Phase III, the final tier of a p...
08/16/2026

Congratulations to Officer Daniel Brown on successfully completing Hostage Negotiations Phase III, the final tier of a progressive crisis-response curriculum, earning full professional certification as an Advanced Primary Negotiator.

This specialized training prepares officers to respond to some of the most challenging and high-pressure situations in law enforcement. It builds advanced skills in communication, crisis intervention, de-escalation, active listening, and developing strategies to safely resolve critical incidents while protecting lives.

Officer Brown’s dedication to continued training and professional development strengthens the Cullman Police Department’s ability to respond when our community needs us most.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Brown on this outstanding accomplishment! 👏

A NEW VIEW FROM ABOVE — CULLMAN POLICE DEPARTMENTWe’re excited to introduce the newest addition to the Cullman Police De...
08/14/2026

A NEW VIEW FROM ABOVE — CULLMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT

We’re excited to introduce the newest addition to the Cullman Police Department fleet, our Bell Jet Ranger helicopter, acquired through the federal 1033 Program and now sporting a new paint scheme matching our patrol vehicles.

The paint and labor were generously donated, helping us add this valuable resource while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who made this possible!

The helicopter will provide:

🚨 Aerial support during major incidents
🔎 Searches for missing or endangered persons
🚔 Assistance with pursuits and locating suspects
🚦 Traffic monitoring during major events
🌪️ Disaster and emergency assessment
🤝 Mutual aid to neighboring agencies

It’s another tool in our toolbox that gives our officers a view they simply can’t get from the ground — helping us better serve and protect our community.

And we think the new look turned out pretty sharp! 🖤💛

Serving Cullman from the ground — and now, from above.

⛳ Spots are still available!Join us for the Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services Golf Tournament! Whether you ...
08/12/2026

⛳ Spots are still available!

Join us for the Cullman Law Enforcement and Community Services Golf Tournament! Whether you want to sign up your team or become a sponsor, there’s still time to get involved.

👉 Sign up or sponsor today!

Questions? Email us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you on the course! 🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

📸 The CPD Version of a “City Hall Selfie”! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️
08/11/2026

📸 The CPD Version of a “City Hall Selfie”! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

08/10/2026

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE — SHOP WITH A COP FUNDRAISING 🚨

The Cullman Police Department is not currently making any phone calls requesting donations or raising money for Shop with a Cop or any other CPD program.

If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to represent Shop with a Cop or the Cullman Police Department and asking for money, please be aware that this is not our organization, and we are not affiliated with the caller.

The Cullman Police Department is not affiliated with any over-the-phone fundraising efforts for Shop with a Cop or our other programs.

If you have questions about any CPD program or want to support our community initiatives, please contact the Cullman Police Department directly.

Please share this notice to help us spread the word and prevent others from being misled.

🚔 GOOD LUCK, OFFICERS! 🚔The Cullman Police Department would like to wish Officers Chase Cummings, Tim Garner, and Brenna...
08/10/2026

🚔 GOOD LUCK, OFFICERS! 🚔

The Cullman Police Department would like to wish Officers Chase Cummings, Tim Garner, and Brennan Hart the best as they leave for the Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy.

These three officers are taking an important step in their law enforcement careers as they begin their academy training. The Northeast Alabama Law Enforcement Academy provides intensive training designed to give new officers the knowledge, skills, and foundation they need to serve their communities.

We are proud of Chase, Tim, and Brennan for answering the call to serve and for making the commitment to a career in law enforcement. The road ahead will be challenging, but it will also be rewarding.

Work hard. Stay focused. Learn all you can. And remember who you are representing.

We look forward to seeing these three officers complete the academy and return to Cullman ready to serve our community!

Good luck, gentlemen! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️

Address

601 2nd Avenue NE
Cullman, AL
35055

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12567341434

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