Decatur launches "Operation Slow and Steady" to curb speeding and reckless driving amid a surge in city crashes.

Discover the inner workings of local law enforcement as the Decatur Police Department invites applications for its 2026 ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - The Decatur Police Department reported a year-to-date decrease in overall crime rates through the first quarter of 2026. Violent crime in the city decreased by 45.16%, while ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur police call a crackdown on people speeding on the Beltline a complete success. Operation Beltline Blitz was an effort by Decatur police in response to numerous wrecks on ...

Multiple schools are on a secure perimeter as Decatur Police are conducting an investigation in a neighborhood on Wednesday.

A fatal car accident took place Monday in Decatur, according to police.

Decatur police are investigating after finding dozens of shell casings after reports of gunshots Friday night.