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Police chief honors dispatch team for Alabama 911 Board Gold Standard Award
Summary
The chief of police recognized the Brutin Police Department communications division for winning the 2026 Gold Standard Award from the Alabama 911 Board and named the supervisor and six dispatchers.
The Brutin Police Department's communications division received the 2026 Gold Standard Award from the Alabama 911 Board, the chief of police announced during the May 11 City Council meeting.
The chief praised the dispatch team for "certification, compliance, and engagement in professional development," saying their work is "the voice of calm during emergencies" and a lifeline between officers and the community. He specifically recognized dispatch supervisor Claudia Lee and dispatchers Amanda Hington, Victoria Smith, Andrea Allen, Tanya Crawford and Darby Black for their roles in achieving the honor.
The chief asked the council and attendees to join in congratulating the communications division for the achievement; no council action was required for the recognition.
