Russellville, Alabama – Police and Crime Statistics
There were 350 reported crimes in Russellville for the year 2016. This gave the city a crime rate of 3,554 per 100,000 persons. This is higher than both the United States national crime rate of 2,387 per 100,000 persons and the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480 per 100,000 persons. Property crimes are the most commonly reported crimes in Russellville.
The Russellville Police Department is located on Jackson Avenue, and the Chief of Police is Chris Hargis. Divisions within the department include patrol, investigations, communications, school resource officers, and records.
Russellville Police Department
400 N Jackson Ave.
Russellville, AL 35653
256-332-2230
The larger police department in the area is the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, which is located in Russellville, Alabama. The sheriff is Shannon Oliver, who has been serving as sheriff since 2011. The sheriff’s office includes divisions such as administration, court security, the detention center, drug enforcement, investigations, K-9, missing persons, patrol, reserves, and the Special Response Team.
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, Alabama 35654
256-332-8820
The Franklin County Detention Center is located on the same property as the sheriff’s office, and Theresa Qualls is the Jail Administrator. Video visitation is Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and inmates are given two 30-minute visits, for a total of 1 hour per week. Additional visits are $7.50 each.
Franklin County Detention Center
748 Walnut Gate Road
Russellville, Alabama 35654
256-332-8425
Russellville, Alabama – Open Records Request
Open records requests must be submitted through the City Clerk, who is Belinda Miller. It’s the responsibility of the City Clerk to keep accurate records of all transactions and events.
Belinda Miller, City Clerk
304 N Jackson Ave.
Russellville, AL 35653
256-332-6060
belinda.jmiller@yahoo.com
