The Selma City Council has reinstated Police Chief Kenta Fulford during a special called meeting and against the mayor's wishes. alnews selma alabamanewsnetwork
From the West Alabama Newsroom–
In a six to zero vote and one abstention — the Selma city council rejected the recommendation of Mayor James Perkins, Jr. — to remove Fulford as police chief.Fulford was placed on paid administrative leave about three weeks ago. And former Demopolis Police Chief Tommie Reese was brought in to serve as the interim chief.
“In the letter that was given to me, it stated that because I didn’t return within a timely manner during the tornado,” said Fulford. The EF-2 tornado hit Selma on the afternoon of January 12th — and ripped a 23 mile path of destruction across the city.Police officers and concerned citizens packed the council chambers for the hearing.Montgomery attorney Mickey McDermott represented Fulford — who also spoke on his own behalf.“I thank the citizens of Selma that have called, text, emailed and reached out to me. It made me feel good. Let me know that I’m doing what I’m supposed to do.
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