Chief William “Clint” Parris

Chief Parris has served with the Anniston Police Department for more than 26 years, having been hired on April 9, 1999. Over the course of his career, he has worked his way through the ranks, serving as a patrol officer, field training officer, investigator, and supervisor. During his nine years in the Patrol Division, Chief Parris gained extensive experience working with officers of all backgrounds while serving as a Field Training Officer. He later transferred to the Investigative Division, where he worked both property crimes and crimes against persons. While in investigations, Chief Parris successfully handled numerous high-profile cases, developing a strong ability to work with victims and the public during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. After being promoted to a supervisory role, Chief Parris used those experiences to effectively manage personnel, mentor officers, and instill the lessons he learned throughout his career — a commitment he continues to uphold today.