Former Chief Sues City Over Pay | Birmingham News

Former Prichard police chief Walter Knight is suing the city over wrongful termination and unpaid wages, claiming he never officially resigned and was wrongfully cut off from pay in August. As the city moves forward with hiring a new chief — using PoliHire and offering up to $50K for their services — Mayor Carletta Davis vows patrols won’t stop and the next leader must rebuild community trust. To attract top talent, salaries for the chief and officers are being increased as part of a broader mission to transform the department into a “shining light.” In the meantime, current officers are on administrative leave, while the city partners with Mobile County Sheriff’s Office to maintain public safety during the transition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2741bc5ab3f062ca