The Tuscaloosa Police Department is committed to providing superior service to all who live, work, and visit the city of Tuscaloosa. We will execute our duties with fairness, compassion, and respect. We believe that an engaged community is a safe community. Mutual trust and strong partnerships with the public are crucial to maintaining public safety.
The Tuscaloosa Police Department will employ a well-qualified, highly-trained workforce that leverages the best technologies and ensures a department culture committed to the reduction of crime and disorder so all citizens can enjoy their daily lives free of fear.
Acting Chief Severn “Sebo” Sanders
Chief Severn “Sebo” Sanders has been with the Tuscaloosa Police Department since 1997. Most recently, Sanders has served as Deputy Chief of Community Policing. Within this role, he led various initiatives, including directing the Police Athletic League and supervising the Behavioral Intervention Team and School Resource Officers. Sanders has also served within the Traffic Division, as a Narcotics Investigator on the West Alabama Narcotics Task Force, and on the Patrol Division. In addition to his time with the Tuscaloosa Police Department, Sanders also serves as president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
Severn “Sebo” Sanders
Acting Chief of Police
Physical Address
3801 Trevor S Phillips Ave.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401