Decatur police chief announces retirement, interim chief named

Bayne Hughes, The Decatur Daily, Ala.
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Jan. 25—Police Chief Nate Allen is retiring effective immediately after 36 years in law enforcement and six years leading the Decatur Police Department.

The Decatur Daily obtained a copy of an email that Allen sent this morning to police officers, City Council members and city department directors.

"What an honor it's been to serve the citizens of Decatur and this police department. After 36 years of service, I decided to retire and spend more time with my family and rest. I am so thankful for the support from the citizens, command staff, troops and all of the employees under my command," says the email Allen sent at 8:11 a.m. today.

In a separate statement today, released by the city, Allen said, "Effective today, I will transition my command to Interim Chief Todd Pinion. I will assist in any way you would like during the interim period while you search for a new chief."

Read more in Wednesday's edition of The Decatur Daily.

— bayne.hughes@decaturdaily.com or 256-340-2432. Twitter @DD_BayneHughes.