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New police chief Dave Morrette
New police chief Dave Morrette
Trussville Mayor Ben Short announced the selection of Dave Morrette as the next chief of police for the city of Trussville on March 2.
The position attracted significant interest from across the region, with 45 highly qualified candidates applying from both internal and external pools. The multi-phase selection process evaluated leadership experience, operational expertise, strategic vision, character and alignment with the city’s organizational culture.
“The city of Trussville continues to be a highly desirable place to work,” Short said in a statement. “The level of interest and the quality of applicants reflect the strength of our organization and the reputation of our police department. After a thorough and deliberate process, I am confident that Dave Morrette has the knowledge, character and confidence to lead this department into its next chapter.”
Morrette brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience with the city of Trussville, having risen through the ranks from police officer to deputy chief.
Since June 2023, he has served as deputy chief, overseeing daily operations and managing all major divisions within the department, including patrol, criminal investigations, communications, corrections, school resource officers, direct enforcement unit, traffic unit, K9 unit, training division, fleet operations and all non-sworn personnel.
He has also managed internal personnel investigations, implemented and updated departmental policies and procedures, and regularly engaged with community groups to address public safety concerns.
Following the retirement of the former police chief, Morrette has served as acting chief of police.
Previously, Morrette served as:
- Police captain (2020-2023): managing patrol, direct enforcement, K9, training, traffic, special response team, corrections and communications.
- Police lieutenant (2018-2020): overseeing patrol, training, fleet, traffic, special response and communications.
- Police sergeant (2009-2018): supervising patrol shifts, leading the traffic unit, and managing operational and investigative responsibilities.
- Police officer (1999-2009): enforcing criminal and traffic laws, responding to emergencies, investigating crimes and accidents and maintaining strong community engagement.
Short said the selection of Chief Morrette also reflects the city of Trussville’s commitment to its core organizational values of integrity, respect, excellence and care for people.
“These values are not simply words,” Short said. “They guide our hiring decisions, our leadership expectations and our daily operations. Chief Morrette embodies these principles, and I am confident he will continue building a culture of professionalism, accountability and service within the police department.”
— Submitted by the City of Trussville
