Council Vote Brings a Harmonious Conclusion to the Tenure of Summerdale's Police Chief

News Staff • July 18, 2023

Investigation Triggers Dismissal of Police Chief in Summerdale

Summerdale Alabama

The Summerdale city council has unanimously agreed to end the tenure of Police Chief Kevin Brock, a decision that follows a state-level criminal probe involving Brock. Mayor David Wilson believes that this investigation has cast a shadow over the town's image.


Mayor Wilson emphasized that the charges against Brock have no connection to the police department or the town of Summerdale. Yet, he voiced his worries about the potential harm to the town's reputation, remarking, "The perception of what’s happened here is very detrimental to the image of the town of Summerdale.”


Brock's legal counsel defended him during a city hearing, arguing that the allegations of deed forgery were not criminal, but a corrected error. The lawyer asserted, "This is simply a negligent error," underlining that forgery necessitates an intent to defraud.


The decision to let Brock go was a challenging one for several council members. One councilwoman expressed her reluctance, torn between her personal feelings and her duty to the town, while also conveying her deep regret. Another councilwoman agreed, emphasizing that her responsibility was not to pass judgment on Brock's culpability, but rather to prioritize the welfare of Summerdale. She believed that the town had suffered due to the negative attention the situation had attracted.

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