Phenix City appoints new police chief

Phenix City appoints Assistant Chief/NowGeorgia.com

Today, the Phenix City Police Department will proudly swear in Chief Joey Weierick, who was officially appointed as the new Chief of Police.

Chief Joey Weierick/Facebook

Chief Weierick has served with the Phenix City Police Department since January 2010, graduating from the Selma Police Academy in April 2010. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia Southern University and has dedicated his career to serving our community with professionalism and integrity.

Throughout his tenure, Chief Weierick has served in every division of the department, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, the Training Division, and Administration, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the department and its mission.

Chief Weierick is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Session 284 (2022), has completed the Southeastern Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (SLEDS), and has earned 240 hours in the Certified Law Enforcement Executive Program through the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police.