Killen Police Department

06/17/2025

The Killen Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

* $46,397 starting salary
* State retirement
* Paid holidays
* Vacation
* Overtime opportunities
* Uniform allowance

Apply in person at Killen Town Hall or the Killen Police Department.

02/07/2025

01/28/2025

Congratulations and welcome to our newest officer, Matthew Omiatek. Officer Omiatek recently graduated from the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Academy. Presenting him with his APOSTC certificate is Lieutenant Dennis Tate.

01/09/2025

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for northern AL and southern Middle TN from 12AM Fri-6AM Sat. Periods of heavy snow will be possible throughout the timeframe of the watch and travel will quickly become treacherous, so take time to prepare today.

12/23/2024

Fair winds and following seas Chief Knapp. The backbone of the Navy! Congratulations on your re-enlistment. We hope to have you back on a permanent basis. Semper Fortis!!!

10/22/2024

The Killen Police Department is currently accepting applications for the part-time position of secretary. $11.75 per hour. Applications can be picked up at Killen Town Hall 319 J.C. Mauldin Hwy. Applications will be accepted until November 5, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

10/02/2024

REMINDER 🚨 🚨 🚨

Public Announcement: Training Exercise

When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 9:00 am

Where: Allen Thornton Vocational School, Hwy 72

What: The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Killen Police Department, Lauderdale County BOE, Lauderdale County EMA, and other first responders, will be conducting a full-scale training exercise on October 2nd, 2024, beginning around 9:00 am. This training exercise will revolve around an active-shooter type scenario.

What to expect: Expect a large law enforcement, fire and EMS presence at Allen Thornton Trade School. There may some minor traffic delays along Hwy 72. Please Use Caution in the area. The training is expected to last approximately 3 hours. There will be no students present at the school during this exercise.

09/27/2024

Public Announcement: Training Exercise

When: Wednesday, October 2nd, 9:00 am

Where: Allen Thornton Vocational School, Hwy 72

What: The Lauderdale County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Lauderdale County BOE, Lauderdale County EMA, and other first responders, will be conducting a full-scale training exercise on October 2nd, 2024, beginning around 9:00 am. This training exercise will revolve around an active-shooter type scenario.

What to expect: Expect a large law enforcement, fire and EMS presence at Allen Thornton Trade School. There may some minor traffic delays along Hwy 72. Please Use Caution in the area. The training is expected to last approximately 3 hours. There will be no students present at the school during this exercise.

08/23/2024

Outage Alert: 8/23/24 at 9:30am

Florence Utilities Electricity Department crews are responding to a power outage affecting customers from Shoals Creek to the Elgin area of Lauderdale County. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. We appreciate your patience as our crews work as quickly and as safely as possible to restore power.

To report a power outage, call 256-764-4456. Do not call 911 to report a power outage. If you encounter a downed power line or damaged electrical equipment, stay away and treat them as if they are energized.

Please do not utilize social media as a method to report outages as our dispatchers do not monitor this page.

Outage Viewer:
www.florenceelectricityoutage.com

08/21/2024

Traffic update: Right lane is closed on Florence Blvd. beginning at Jack’s. Vehicles must use the left lane until Indian Springs.

07/25/2024

Congratulations to our newly certified officer, Pedro De Luna. 14 weeks of hard work and dedication at the Tuscaloosa Police Academy have paid off for this young man. Please join me in wishing him a long and safe career in law enforcement.