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2026 SRT Golf Classic
What Charity golf tournament benefiting The Dothan Police Department Special Response Team When May 29, 2026 Registration: 10am Lunch: 11am Shotgun Start: 12pm Where Dothan National Golf Course Registration Details 4-man teams – $400 per team Hole Sponsors – $100 …Read More »
News Release on Saturday Murder in Dothan
(DOTHAN, Al) On Saturday, April 18, 2026, just before 9:00 am, the Dothan Police Department responded to a person down call in the 300 block of Mauldin Drive. When officers arrived, it was determined the person lying in the front …Read More »Man Arrested After Random Attack Then Resists Officers
On April 13, 2026, Officers responded to a gas station in the 600 block of North Oates Street for an assault. The victim reported a male subject approached him, made derogatory comments, and proceeded to assault him. The male, after …Read More »Abbeville Man Charged with Manslaughter After Fentanyl Overdose
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On February 26, 2026, the Dothan Police Department responded to a medical call at an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Westgate Parkway. The caller reported a female was unresponsive as life-saving efforts were in progress. Officers …Read More »Update on Officer Involved Shooting Sunday Night
(DOTHAN, Ala.) On April 12, 2026, just after 7:00 pm, the Dothan Police Department received calls about a man with a firearm threatening individuals in a nearby apartment complex. After officers spoke with witnesses, they were directed to a residence …Read More »
A Message from the Chief
The goal of the Dothan Police Department is to provide a crime-free and safe environment through strategic policing, integrity, trust, transparency, respect, and strong community partnerships. We are dedicated to professional policing with our commitment to CALEA Accreditation and the highest level of training for our officers and staff. The Dothan Police Department is devoted to professionalism, courtesy and equal treatment of our citizens and guests under the law. As the Chief of Police for the City of Dothan, I willingly accept these responsibilities and hold myself accountable for their accomplishment.
William E. Benny
Chief of Police
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