Despite recent violence in city limits -- including shootings and SWAT standoffs -- Staff believes his successor will be able to tackle the problem he says is coming from out of town. "Why Atmore?

The Atmore Police Department activated its special response team and sought assistance from neighboring agencies, including the Baldwin County SWAT team and hostage negotiators from the Alabama ...

The Atmore Police Department activated its special response team and sought assistance from neighboring agencies. The Baldwin County SWAT team, hostage negotiators from the Alabama Law Enforcement ...

An Atmore man was ordered no bond during a pre-trial detention ... special response team and requested assistance from neighboring agencies. Baldwin County SWAT team and Hostage Negotiators responded ...

According to a City of Atmore news release, Staff’s retirement is effective at the end of May. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the people of Atmore,” Staff said.

ATMORE, Ala. (WALA) - Atmore Mayor Jim Staff announced his retirement, effective at the end of May. Staff was elected mayor in August of 2012 after serving as a member of Atmore City Council from ...