Former ALEA secretary Spencer Collier named Selma police chief
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jan 30 2017 4:54 PM
SELMA, AL (WSFA) -Former Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier has been appointed by Selma Mayor Darrio Melton to serve as the city's next police chief. Collier and his family were in Selma Monday where he signed paperwork, took the oath of office, and addressed the media at a news conference.
“We’re excited to welcome Chief Collier to Selma," Mayor Melton said. "I’m confident his wide range of expertise in law enforcement will benefit our city and help move us forward.” Melton said the city is honored to have someone of Collier's caliber as the police chief.
Collier served as the state's first secretary of law enforcement from 2013 to 2016 where he oversaw 1,400 employees. During his time at ALEA, he oversaw the largest realignment of the law enforcement in state history, which combined 12 state agencies establishing ALEA. His new job includes oversight of 41 officers.
During his work with ALEA, Collier served as incident commander for several large public events, including the 50th Anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery March. He coordinated ALEA resources with local law enforcement, the Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, and the United States Secret Service to coordinate the event that only resulted in 11 arrests over the weekend.
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