
The Cullman Police Department is the largest municipal law enforcement agency in Cullman County. A full-service police agency, the department has embraced a community-oriented philosophy and relies heavily upon community involvement in problem-solving strategies. It is through this approach of heightened community awareness in public safety matters that the Cullman Police Department most effectively addresses its major priority of providing a safe and secure environment for those who live, work, and play here!
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Police Chief David Nassetta graduated from St. Bernard Prep School in 1993 and became a reserve police officer with the Cullman Police Department in 1996. In 1997, David graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Criminology. In March of that same year, David was hired as full-time police officer.
David began his career working in Patrol. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and served as shift supervisor until 2016 when he transferred to Investigations. In August 2018, David was promoted to Lieutenant. He served as Traffic Unit Lieutenant from March 2020 until being named Investigations Lieutenant in June 2021. David has also worked in Narcotics and served as firearms instructor, Tactical Unit member, and Task Force Officer for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
In May 2022, David was named Assistant Police Chief. He served as Interim Police Chief from December 1, 2022, until he was appointed Police Chief by the Cullman City Council on Monday, December 5, 2022.
CONTACT:
During regular office hours, call 256-775-7160.
After hours or on weekends, call 256-734-1434.
Assistant Police Chief Jason Mickle is a lifelong resident of Cullman, graduating Cullman High School in 1994. He was hired full-time at the Cullman Police Department in 1998 where he began as a Patrol Officer and was promoted through the ranks to Captain.
During his tenure, Mickle has served in many capacities including Patrol, K9, Criminal Investigation, Firearms Instructor, Training Officer, and the Tactical Unit as a member, Team Leader, and Commander. He is also an Active Shooter Response Instructor teaching to law enforcement at the Police Academy as well as to schools, churches, and private citizens. Married to his wife of 19 years, they share two children – a senior and sophomore at Cullman High School. Jason also faithfully serves as deacon and Sunday School teacher at his church.
Jason began serving as Assistant Police Chief in December 2022 after the former Assistant Chief, David Nassetta, was promoted to Police Chief.
During regular office hours, call 256-775-7160.
After hours or on weekends, call 256-734-1434.