Latest News and Events
Emergency health rules have force of law
The Dothan Police Department’s Patrol Division has responded to a number of party complaints over the weekend which violate the rules regarding gatherings promulgated by the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) in the past week. All non-work-related gatherings of …Read More »
Mugshots of the Day 03/19/2020
All Persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty.Read More »
Online crime reporting is now available
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are temporarily offering on-line reporting for individuals who wish to file a report with the Dothan Police Department. You may go to dothanpd.org/crime/reporting and make a police report with our agency. Fill out the …Read More »
Man Shoots Wife Then Himself
The Dothan Police responded to 100 blk of Due West in reference to a shooting. When officers arrived they found a female victim that had been shot multiple times. The female was conscious and alert and told officers that she …Read More »
Snakey situation
A Message from the Chief
The Dothan Police Department is dedicated to professional excellence as an exemplary and CALEA accredited public safety agency. We are committed to establishing an environment in which members of the department and the community continue to grow together; seeking to be a catalyst for positive change through persistent, personalized and cost effective use of public safety resources. By embracing the values of pride, professionalism and integrity, we remain devoted to maintaining the public trust.
Steven L. Parrish
Chief of Police
