The City of Trussville has officially selected Dave Morrette as its next Chief of Police, according to an announcement from Mayor Ben Short.
Morrette’s appointment follows a multi-phase selection process that drew 45 applicants from both internal and external candidate pools. The city evaluated candidates on leadership experience, operational expertise, strategic vision, character, and alignment with Trussville’s organizational culture.
“The City of Trussville continues to be a highly desirable place to work,” Short said. “The level of interest and the quality of applicants reflect the strength of our organization and the reputation of our Police Department. After a thorough and deliberate process, I am confident that Dave Morrette has the knowledge, character, and confidence to lead this department into its next chapter.”
Morrette brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience with the City of Trussville, having joined the department in 1999 as a police officer and rising through the ranks to Deputy Chief.
Since June 2023, he has served as Deputy Chief, overseeing daily operations and managing all major divisions within the department, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Communications, Corrections, School Resource Officers, Direct Enforcement Unit, Traffic Unit, K9 Unit, Training Division, Fleet Operations, and all non-sworn personnel.
He has also managed internal personnel investigations, implemented and updated departmental policies and procedures, and regularly engaged with community groups to address public safety concerns.
Following the retirement of the former police chief, Morrette has served as Acting Chief of Police.
Over the course of his career, Morrette has held the positions of Police Captain (2020–2023), Police Lieutenant (2018–2020), Police Sergeant (2009–2018), and Police Officer (1999–2009), with leadership responsibilities spanning patrol operations, specialized units, training, communications, and corrections.
The city said Morrette’s selection reflects its commitment to core organizational values, including integrity, respect, excellence, and care for people.
“These values are not simply words,” Short added. “They guide our hiring decisions, our leadership expectations, and our daily operations. Chief Morrette embodies these principles, and I am confident he will continue building a culture of professionalism, accountability, and service within the Police Department.”
Morrette will assume the role of Chief of Police immediately.
