Orange Beach Police Department

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

🇩🇪🤝🇺🇸 A special visit to OBPD!

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Jannis, a police officer visiting from Germany, and his family to OBPD!

They toured the department, exchanged patches and challenge coins with our officers, and his son even got to try out the lights and siren and take a seat behind the judge’s bench! 🚔⚖️

It was great sharing a little Orange Beach hospitality with fellow law enforcement from across the Atlantic. Thanks for stopping by, Jannis and family—we hope you enjoyed your time in Paradise! 🌊☀️

08/19/2026

Join us in celebrating the well-deserved promotions of three outstanding members of our team! Their hard work, dedication, and leadership continue to make our community a safer place every day.

👏 Please help us congratulate:

Officer Giles ➡️ Corporal
Investigator Bordelon ➡️ Corporal
Officer Hallum ➡️ Investigator

Thank you all for your continued commitment to excellence and selfless service. Drop a comment below to send them your congratulations as they step into their new roles! 🚓🎉

08/05/2026

🐾 Happy ! 🐾

Today, our hard-working K-9 heroes—Scout, Jaxx, Gator, Nox, and Hugo—received a very special treat! 🎁🐶
The generous team over at Sea Paws Dog Resort dropped off custom gift bags packed with goodies to keep our four-legged officers pampered, tail-wagging, and ready for their next shift.

Our K-9s put in serious work every day to keep our community safe, so getting spoiled with extra love, toys, and treats is the ultimate reward for a job well done.
A huge thank you to Sea Paws Dog Resort for your incredible generosity and ongoing support of our K-9 unit! Drop a ❤️ in the comments below to help us thank them! 👇

08/04/2026

🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: Canal Road & Spinnaker Way 🚨
Expect heavy traffic and delays in the area of Canal Road and Spinnaker Way due to a motor vehicle accident.
Emergency crews are on scene actively assisting with traffic control. Delays are expected to last for approximately the next 20 minutes.

07/30/2026

MISSING PERSON: From ALEA

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's assistance in locating Amber Dawn Cottrell. Ms. Cottrell is a 44-year-old white female and is believed to be living with a condition that may impair her judgement.

She was last seen on July 25, 2026, traveling on foot in the area of Euiel Motte in Warrior. If anyone has any information regarding the whereabouts of Amber Dawn Cottrell, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at (205) 484-5793 or call 911.

07/29/2026

We might have a new out-of-state recruit on our hands! 💙 Today during lunch, Sergeant Bradley and IT Director Centrone made a new friend—an amazing young girl named Luna, who was visiting us on vacation all the way from Illinois! Luna aspires to join the force when she gets older.

To help fuel her dream, Sgt. Bradley gave Luna a full tour of his patrol vehicle, and she even got to hit the siren! 🚨 Thank you for coming up to say hi, Luna. Work hard and stay ambitious—we’re saving a spot on the squad for you! 🚓👮‍♀️

Moments like this are what we are all about, perfectly reflecting our mission to build positive relationships through community engagement with a human-focused approach to law enforcement.

07/27/2026

Don't get swept away by summer. Know how to spot a rip current.

Whether you're visiting Cape Cod National Seashore, Padre Island National Seashore or another beach along America's public lands, be aware of rip currents. These powerful channels of fast-moving water can pull even the strongest swimmers away from shore.

If you're caught in a rip current:
🌊 Stay calm and conserve your energy.
🌊 Don't fight the current. Swim parallel to the shoreline until you're free, then head back to shore.

A little preparation can make all the difference. Stay safe and enjoy America's public lands this summer. More beach safety tips in the comments below.

Photo of a rip current dyed green, by NOAA