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 police say they are seeing a significant drop in crime so far in 2026, with officials crediting targeted enforcement efforts and increased coordination between agencies for the improvement.

A new mobile app, the Alabama Victims Assistance Portal (AVAP), is now available to connect crime victims across the state with local resources. Developed by nonprofit Victims of Crime and Leniency ...