Union Springs Fires Police Chief | Birmingham News

Union Springs City Council votes to fire Police Chief Johnny Potts III after a brief private session, citing high officer turnover during his tenure as the main reason. Though on paid leave since August, Potts served since February 2025, and the mayor praised his service while signaling a strategic shift toward new leadership. A nationwide search is underway to find a chief aligned with the city’s evolving vision. Potts countered that turnover is common in law enforcement due to staffing shortages and noted he had to let go of officers for misconduct and legal issues. The council’s move marks a pivotal moment for the department as it prepares to embrace fresh direction under new leadership. 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/1af9a86cb1a10d29