Dora Police Department

05/26/2026

⚠️ Public Safety Notice ⚠️

The Dora Police Department has responded to three separate calls involving projectiles being shot or thrown into vehicles in the area of the 3000 block of Sharon Blvd, near Crêpe Myrtle Drive and before Pleasant Lane.

Please use caution when traveling through this area. The projectile appears to be a large BB commonly fired from a slingshot.

Parents, please speak with your children about the dangers of throwing or shooting objects at vehicles. Once a projectile enters a vehicle or building, the offense can become a felony.

These incidents remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dora Police at 205-648-3211

05/09/2026

05/06/2026

This week, we honor our jailers here at DPD. They tirelessly work to ensure the care and custody of our detainees, and serve with pride and honor.

04/29/2026

After reviewing the dash camera footage from Unit 453, the video shows the officer entering the parking lot by turning left onto 1st Street NE from N. Walton Bridge Road near the garden center side of The Home Depot.

Unit 453 was attempting to turn left in front of Home Depot when a gold Toyota Tacoma failed to yield the right-of-way, nearly striking the patrol unit. The officer then activated his emergency blue lights and conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q to ensure the driver was not impaired or otherwise endangering other motorists.

Upon making contact, the officer determined the driver simply did not see the patrol vehicle. After completing the stop, the officer deactivated his emergency lights, returned to service, and proceeded behind Jim ’N Nick’s and into the parking lot of Chick-fil-A, where he entered the drive-thru line to order food.

At no time did the officer drive on the wrong side of the roadway. He did not proceed through an intersection using lights and siren, and he did not violate department policy during the interaction or at any point throughout the incident. The officer resides in the Jasper area and was getting something to eat prior to the start of his shift.

I have elected not to release the video publicly in order to protect the privacy of the Tacoma’s driver, as the vehicle information and the drivers identity has not been redacted.

Chief Hall

04/27/2026

Effect May 01, 2026 ALL Dora Fire and Ems Service calls will be routed through 911.

What does this mean? If you have a fire, wreck, medical emergency or other need for DFRS call 911

Why are we making a change? Essentially because it is better for our community. We teach children to utilize the number 911, tax dollars go to support the 911 system, communication is our life stream, reduction of dispatch times. The list goes on and on.

Remember this does NOT affect the police department. For more information there is an article coming in the Daily Mountain Eagle and a reminder on your water bills. We will continue to push this information for change out. If you have any questions please reach out to Chief Booth at 205-255-6780

04/20/2026

The last day to bid is Thursday before 4:30pm.

The City of Dora is now accepting sealed bids for two surplus vehicles.

Available for bid:
2014 Black Dodge Charger PPV
5.7 HEMI
179,000 miles

2015 Black Dodge Charger PPV
5.7 HEMI
149,000 miles

Both vehicles are being sold as is.

Sealed bids will be accepted at Dora City Hall, located at 1485 Sharon Boulevard, Dora, AL 35062, from March 18, 2026, through April 23, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

Bid opening will take place Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Dora City Hall.

Opening bid:
$3,500 per vehicle

Interested parties may inspect the vehicles prior to the bid opening by contacting Dora Chief of Police Jared Hall at 205-648-3211 to arrange a time. No one may enter City of Dora property without prior arrangements through the Chief of Police.

Bid forms may be obtained at Dora City Hall. Sealed envelopes should be marked:
SURPLUS PROPERTY BID

The City of Dora reserves the right to refuse any and all bids.

04/16/2026

This week, we recognize our Dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — a time to honor the outstanding men and women who truly watch our six.

Our dispatchers are the calm voice in the chaos, the steady presence behind every call for service, and the lifeline connecting our officers to the community. Their professionalism, dedication, and unwavering commitment do not go unnoticed.

We are truly blessed to have such a hardworking group of employees who show up every day ready to serve, support, and protect alongside us. Thank you for all that you do — today and every day.

Chief Hall

04/11/2026

UPDATE … she had been found in the Birmingham area. She is safe!

MISSING PERSON

Carter Sides was reported missing by family members today. She was last seen on Easter Sunday after an incident occurred at City of Lights and she walked off the property. She has been entered into NCIC. If anyone know her current whereabouts contact Dora Police 205-648-3211.

04/01/2026

This dog was found walking on Sharon Blvd near the Post Office. Please message us if this dog belongs to you.

03/31/2026

We are getting reports that several Norfolk Southern Railroad crossings are closed for repair on Doliska Road, Shiloh Road, and Creel Street. Just be mindful when traveling in the area. We don’t know how long they will be doing repairs today.