Hartselle, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
In the year 2016, there were 350 reported crimes in Hartselle. This gave the city a crime rate of 2,407 per 100,000 persons. This is much lower than the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons and somewhat lower than the United States national crime rate of 2,837 per 100,000 persons. Thefts and property crimes were common crimes in the city.
The Hartselle Police Department is located on Chestnut Street, and the Chief of Police is Ron Puckett. Divisions within the police department include patrol, investigations, records, and special services. The police department employs 29 police officers.
Hartselle Police Department
150 Chestnut Street NW
Hartselle, AL 35640
256-773-6534
The larger police department in the area is the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office, which is led by Sheriff Ana W. Franklin. The sheriff’s office is located in Decatur, and the Morgan County Jail is at the same location as the sheriff’s office.
Visitation for inmates is held Monday-Friday from 8-10:45 am and 12-3:45 pm, Saturday from 8-10:45 am and 12-2:15 pm, and Sunday from 9-10:45 am and 12-3:45 pm. Inmates are allowed 3 visits per week. Visitation is on a first come, first served basis.
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department
119 Lee Street, North
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4800
Morgan County Jail
119 Lee Street, North
Decatur, AL 35601
256-351-4825
Hartselle, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests should be submitted through the City Clerk, Rita S. Lee. It is the City Clerk’s duty to ensure accurate records are kept of all city and election actions.
Rita S. Lee
200 Sparkman Street NW
Hartselle, AL 35640
256-773-2535
