Leeds Alabama Police Department

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

Rare opportunity: Closing date for applications will be June 22, 2026 at 1700MT. We will select a candidate by July 10, 2026.

08/17/2026

Statement from Chief Paul Irwin:
I wanted to address the issue from anonymous complaints on Facebook and other social media. The Leeds Police Department investigates any complaint where a child or elderly person has or may have been victimized to protect the most vulnerable inside our jurisdiction. Once we received this information last week, we have been looking into the allegations and previous reports we may have taken. We were never contacted by a parent or by the school regarding a criminal complaint. We have investigated media information about incidents reported to them and have not found any criminal activity. We have researched and investigated allegations and found no criminal conduct that has occurred by any person who works for the Leeds City Schools. We have not received any criminal complaints or suspicion of criminal activity at Leeds Elementary School since I have been employed for the City of Leeds which began in 2021. I have been in law enforcement for over 30 years and the accusation that myself or our department may have covered up any abuse of a minor child is very insulting to myself, our profession and the officers who work at the Leeds Police Department. The safety of our children is the highest priority we have in the City of Leeds. All law enforcement agencies across the country have demonstrated over the last few years, with billions of dollars prioritized by local, state and the federal government for hiring School Resource Officers and technology. Every school in the Leeds City School System has a School Resource Officer. We have and share technology with our school system, and we have worked with the school system on safety and the application for grants to continue our efforts in making our schools and keeping our schools safe. We monitor activity in our schools and encourage anyone with information on criminal activity to report it to the Leeds Police Department as soon as possible.

08/12/2026

🚨 MEET OUR NEW LPS SRO: Officer Adam Pardue! 🚨

Student safety is our top priority, and we hit the jackpot with our newest School Resource Officer at Leeds Primary! 🌊💚

Everyone say hello to Officer Adam Pardue!

Officer Pardue brings years of leadership to our school after serving many years as the Police Chief in Odenville. (Fun fact: He even starred in a viral video with his officers back in the day! 📹✨) He also loves dogs - especially labs, hunting, and Alabama football! 🏈

Make sure to say hello to him when you see him on campus or in the carline this week!

08/12/2026

We are excited to Welcome Adam Pardue to the Leeds Police Department! He will serve as our Primary School Resource Officer!

08/01/2026

We enjoyed running with you all!

Another thank you to Leeds Alabama Police Department and Chief Paul Irwin for their support at our Miles to Midnight event!

We truly can’t thank you enough to everyone who has donated to support our runners and to those who have shown up to run or walk alongside them, cheer them on, and encourage them every step of the way. Your support means more than you know!

9 miles ran so far and only 3 left to go!

07/31/2026

We are here! Coffee, biscuits, donuts, bacon, muffins and Cops!

Thank you to Cedar Grove Baptist Church for hosting and sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks!

07/30/2026

See you all in the morning!

Thank you to Cedar Grove Baptist Church for hosting and sponsoring this event. We look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks!

07/29/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING! Come work with us at Leeds City Schools! 🚨

Ever thought about working for our school system? Now’s your chance! We have several incredible opportunities open right now:

✨ Instructional Aides — Full-time positions with GREAT benefits & a school schedule! 🎒
💵 Substitute Teachers — Flexible schedule & $120/day! 📝
🚌 Substitute Bus Drivers — Always needed, always appreciated!

Work where you live, make a direct impact on our students, and enjoy holidays and summers off with your family. ❤️

Here is your next step:
For our aide positions - email Dr. Rachael Haley [email protected]
For substitute teachers - email Dr. Jason Baker [email protected]
For substitute bus drivers - email Lee Gibson [email protected]

07/28/2026

Let’s participate and remember the 25th Anniversary of the attack on our country!