The Trussville Police Department consists of 97 members. There are 78 sworn officers who include the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, two Captains, four Lieutenants, thirteen Sergeants, ten Corporals, and forty-seven Officers. There are nineteen civilian or non-sworn employees. These include twelve public safety dispatchers, five Corrections Officers, one property clerk and one administrative assistant in the records section.
This department is progressive. Recognizing the constant changes in the community itself, this department strives to stay abreast of the changes and initiate programs that will best serve the community.
The Department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Special Operations, Support/Communications, and Criminal Investigations/Corrections.
Eric Rush is the Chief of Police. He is responsible for the overall supervision and administration of the Police Department. The Chief makes departmental policy and procedure, as well as overseeing personnel matters. Chief Rush reports to the Mayor.
Deputy Chief Dave Morrette is responsible for the daily operation of the Agency and reports directly to the Chief of Police.
Captain Greg Cardwell is responsible for the Patrol Operations Division and Special Operations Division
Captain Richard Lovell is responsible for the Support/Communications Division and Criminal Investigations/Corrections Division.
PATROL DIVISION:
This division is commanded by Lt. Todd Posey and is responsible for first response to calls for service, preliminary investigations, reporting of incidents and offenses, proactive patrol, traffic enforcement, and accident investigation. The Honor Guard is also attached to the Patrol Division.
SPECIAL OPERATIONS DIVISION:
This division is commanded by Lt. Chad Jones and consists of the Traffic Unit, K9 Unit, Direct Enforcement Unit, Special Response Team, Training Division, and Fleet Services.
SUPPORT SERVICES/COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION:
This division is commanded by Lt. Chuck Bradford and consists of the School Resource Officers, Communications Center, Code Enforcement, Business Services, Social Media, Property Room, and Records.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS/CORRECTIONS DIVISION:
This division is commanded by Lt. Clint Riner and consists of the Criminal Investigations Division and Corrections Division. Lt. Riner is also the Public Information Officer.