Prichard, Alabama – Police Department and Crime Statistics
In 2016, there were 1,606 reported crimes in Prichard, which gives the city a crime rate of 7,202 per 100,000 persons. This is much higher the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 and the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Property crimes are the most common crime in Prichard
The Prichard Police Department is located on East Prichard Avenue, and the Police Chief is Walter Knight.
Prichard Police Department
216 East Prichard Avenue
Prichard, AL 36610
251-452-7900
Walter Knight, Chief of Police
w.knight@thecityprichard.org
The larger police department in the area is the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, which is headed by Sheriff Sam Cochran, and is located on South Royal Street in Mobile. There are multiple divisions within the sheriff’s office, including administrative services, field operations, support services, and corrections.
Mobile County Sheriff’s Office
510 South Royal Street
Mobile, AL 36603
251-574-2423
Sam Cochran, Sheriff
251-574-7827
The Mobile County Metro Jail is managed by the sheriff’s office and typically houses about 1,500 inmates each day. The jail is located on St. Emanuel Street. Noah Price Oliver is the Warden of the jail. Visitation times are between 8 am and 11 am, and 2 pm to 5 pm. To find out the visitation days, call 251-574-4734. Appointments must be made for visitation one week in advance.
Mobile County Metro Jail
450 St Emanuel St
Mobile, AL 36601
251-574-6412
Prichard, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk, Kim Green. The City Clerk is responsible for ensuring that accurate records are kept and that elections are run properly.
Kim Green, City Clerk
216 East Prichard Avenue
Prichard, AL 36610
251-452-7857
k.green@thecityofprichard.org
