In recognition of the inefficiencies, inadequacies, and inconsistencies in law enforcement programs and practices of many municipalities of this state and in recognition of the need for fair and impartial enforcement of the laws for the protection of the person and property of the people of this state and for the promotion of the public health and welfare, this article is enacted to assure that every municipality in this state shall be provided an acceptable civil service merit system governing the appointment, removal, tenure, and official conduct of its law enforcement officers.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 2 - Provisions Applicable to Municipal Corporations Only.
Chapter 43 - Mayor and Council, Other Officers, Employees, Departments, Etc.
Article 9 - Civil Service Merit Systems for Law Enforcement Officers.
Section 11-43-180 - Purpose of Article.
Section 11-43-181 - "Law Enforcement Officer" Defined.
Section 11-43-182 - Requirement as to Establishment of Merit Systems by Municipalities Generally.
Section 11-43-186 - Determination of Salaries to Be Paid Classifications Within Merit Systems.
Section 11-43-187 - Exemption of Chief of Police and Deputy Chief From Provisions of Merit Systems.
Section 11-43-188 - Provision in Merit Systems for Probationary Periods of Employment.