Ozark, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
Ozark had 872 reported crimes in the year 2016. This gave the city a crime rate of 5,940 per 100,000 persons, which is much higher than both 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. Thefts and property crime are the most common crimes in Ozark.
The Ozark Department of Public Safety is also located on Union Avenue, and Marlos Walker is the Chief of Police.
Ozark Police Department
275 N Union Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
334-774-5393
The Dale County Sheriff’s Office is the larger police department in the area, located in Ozark, and Wally Olson is the sheriff. Divisions within the sheriff’s office include the civil division, criminal investigations, jail, patrol, and the sex offender division.
Dale County Sheriff’s Office
113 W Reynolds St
Ozark, AL 36360
334-774-3114
The Dale County Jail is located on Adams Street in Ozark, and the Jail Administrator is Captain Ron Nelson. The jail typically houses less than 100 inmates, and inmates can receive visitors only on Sundays. Male inmates can receive visitors from 12 pm to 2 pm, female inmates can receive visitors from 2:30 pm to 3 pm, and trustees can receive visitors from 3 pm to 3:30 pm.
Dale County Jail
124 Adams Street
Ozark, AL 36360
334-774-5402
Ozark, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk, Deborah Bruggink. It’s the City Clerk’s responsibility to make sure that elections run smoothly and that accurate records are kept.
Deborah Bruggink
275 N Union Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
334-774-5393
