City Council Appoints New Police Chief and Director of Public Safety
The Atmore City Council adopted resolutions on Tuesday, appointing Chief Chuck Brooks as the new director of public safety and Maj. Ken Sessions as the new police chief.
Brooks, who has been the police chief for over 10 years, has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He will be transitioning to a new role, focusing on:
- Grants
- Policy updates
- Administrative tasks
He'll assist with legislative efforts to secure federal funds and ensure the city's emergency plans are in place.
Resolutions 2025-31 and 2025-32 were adopted for the director of public safety and the new police chief, respectively.
Author's summary: New police chief and director of public safety appointed.