Collinsville, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
There is limited crime information available for Collinsville for the year 2016, but the estimated crime rate is 1,786 per 100,000 persons. This is much lower than the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons, and the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Property crime is the most common crime reported in Collinsville.
The Collinsville Police Department is also located on Post Office Street, and employs a police chief, an assistant chief, and 2 full-time officers.
Collinsville Police Department
39 Post Office Street
Collinsville, AL 35961
256-524-2136
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is one of the larger police departments, and the office is run by Sheriff Jimmy Harris. The Sheriff’s Office is located in Fort Payne, and department divisions include office and jail administration, DARE, the drug task force, the mounted unit, patrol officers, the sex offenders division, investigators, and the special response team.
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office
2801 Jordan Rd SW
Fort Payne, AL 35968
256-845-3801
The DeKalb County Jail generally houses over 200 inmates daily. The Chief Jail Administrator is Jonathan Langley, and there are 46 staff members at the jail. Video terminals may be used for visitation, but an appointment must be made in advance. Each visit is limited to 3 visitors per inmate, and a visit may be no longer than 30 minutes.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is the other large police department in the area, located in Centre. Jeff Shaver is the sheriff. Divisions within the sheriff’s office include administration, animal control, court security, detention, investigations, major crimes, marine patrol, narcotics, and patrol.
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office
110 Cedar Bluff Rd
Centre, AL 35960
256-927-3365
The Cherokee County Detention Center is located on the premises with the sheriff’s office and can house 114 inmates. The detention center employs approximately 20 staff and correction officers. Each inmate is allowed one 15-minute video visit per week, which must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Harley Lamey is the Chief of Corrections.
Cherokee County Detention Center
110 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960
256-927-6435
Collinsville, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the Town Clerk, Peggy Wright. It’s the Town Clerk’s responsibility to oversee all legal and financial documents for the town, and ensure that accurate records are kept.
Peggy Wright, Town Clerk
Town Hall
39 Post Office Street
Collinsville, AL 35961
256-524-2135
