Fairhope, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
There were 685 reported crimes in Fairhope in the year 2016. This gave the city a crime rate of 3,518 per 100,000 persons, which is just above the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons, but significantly higher than the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Thefts and property crimes are the most common crimes in Fairhope.
The Fairhope Police Department is also located on Section Street, and the Chief of Police is Joe Petties. Divisions within the department include administration, investigations, dispatch, and the jail. Lieutenant Larry Sledge is the Jail Administrator.
Fairhope Police Department
107 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
251-928-2385
Joe Petties, Chief of Police
Joe.Petties@cofairhope.com
Larry Sledge, Jail Administrator
arry.sledge@cofairhope.com
The larger police department in the area is the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, which is led by Sheriff Huey Hoss Mack, who has been serving as sheriff since 2007. The office is divided into divisions, including patrol, investigations, civil, warrants, corrections, communications, school resource, law enforcement support, professional standards, human resources, sex offender compliance, and training. The sheriff’s office is located in Bay Minette, while there are branch offices located across the county.
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office
310 Hand Ave
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
251-937-0202
The Baldwin County Sheriff’s Corrections Command is responsible for the jail, and can house up to 700 inmates. Major Jimmy Milton is the Assistant Chief Deputy for the Corrections Command. Inmates can receive visitors on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, within certain time frames. Appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance, by calling 251-580-2581 on Mondays and Thursdays from 12-3:30 pm and 4:30-8 pm, or Tuesdays and Fridays from 7:30-11 am and 12-3 pm. Each inmate is allowed two 30-minute visits per week, with up to 4 visitors per visit. Visitors must be on the approved list.
Baldwin County Sheriff’s Corrections
200 Hand Ave
Bay Minette, Alabama 36507
251-937-0361
Jimmy Milton, Major
Assistant Chief Deputy
jmilton@baldwincountyal.gov
Fairhope, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk’s office, which is responsible for maintaining accurate records regarding city actions, transactions, and elections. The City Clerk is Lisa A. Hanks.
Lisa A. Hanks, City Clerk
161 North Section Street
Fairhope, AL 36532
251-928-2136
