After two tough interviews with two qualified Alexander City Police Department officers, the Alexander City City Council appointed Lt. Chris Spivey as police chief.

Spivey will take the leadership role in the department after current police chief Jay Turner begins his retirement on Dec. 31.

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Current Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner, left, congratulates Lt. Chris Spivey on being selected by the city council as the new chief beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

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