Police Department
Mission Statement
We, the members of the Lynn Police Department, exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order, and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems, as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
Bryan Kirkpatrick, Chief of Police
Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick is a seasoned public safety leader with over 30 years of law enforcement experience, beginning with his graduation from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Academy in 1994. He currently serves as Lynn’s Chief of Police and Public Safety Director, overseeing law enforcement operations, multi-agency emergency response, and strategic planning for community resilience. A trusted figure in Winston County, Chief Kirkpatrick is known for his meticulous approach to operational readiness, legal compliance, and protecting Lynn’s most vulnerable populations.
Contact us
381 East Main Street
P.O. Box 145
Lynn, AL. 35575
Non-Emergency: 205-893-5250
Emergency: 911
After Hours: 205-489-2115
Lynn Police Officers
Mike Clark
School Resource Officer/Patrolman
Tim Harris
Patrolman
Lynn Truck Route
Please Read
"The Town Council has recently established a designated Truck Route to Hamilton Home Builders and Consolidated Forest Products. While drivers can still make local deliveries within town, they must adhere to the truck route. Please pay attention to the posted signs and avoid relying solely on GPS directions." A copy of the ordinance can be downloaded.
Attention
🛑 Help Us Help You: Update Your Emergency Information with Winston County E-911
If you’ve recently:
• Moved into Winston County
• Changed your residential address within the county
• Made exterior changes to your home (such as a new paint color, added fencing, driveway alterations, or new landmarks)
…it’s critical that you update your information with Winston County E-911.
📞 Call the E-911 Business Line: 205-489-8911
Keeping your emergency records current ensures that police, fire, EMS, and other responders can locate you quickly and accurately when seconds count.
🔍 Why It Matters
• Accurate Dispatching: Emergency services rely on your registered address and property details to route help. If your home isn’t listed correctly, responders may be delayed or misdirected.
• Visual Identification: Changes like a new paint color, added gate, or altered driveway can affect how responders identify your home—especially in low visibility or high-stress situations.
• Enhanced Safety: Up-to-date records reduce confusion, improve response times, and support safer operations for both residents and responders.
• Community Preparedness: Accurate data helps Winston County plan for disasters, allocate resources, and protect vulnerable populations.
📝 What to Report
When you call, please be ready to share:
• Your full name
• Current address (including any apartment or unit number)
• Phone number
• Description of any exterior changes (e.g., “house is now blue,” “new gravel driveway,” “added privacy fence”)
• Any special access instructions (e.g., gate codes, private roads, landmarks)
📣 Spread the Word
If you know someone who’s moved recently or made changes to their property, encourage them to call too. Accurate records save lives.
For questions or assistance, contact Winston County E-911 at 205-489-8911 during business hours.
Announcements
Mobile Home Curfew
🚨 Mobile Home Curfew Notice – County Road 1
School resumes on August 8, 2025, which means the Mobile Home Curfew for County Road 1 will be reinstated.
Curfew Hours:
- Monday through Friday
- Morning: 6:45 AM to 8:15 AM
- Afternoon: 2:15 PM to 4:00 PM
This curfew helps ensure student safety during school commute times. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping roadways safe and clear.
Morning Car Rider Drop off at School
🚦Traffic Update: North School Street & Rose Street
Important Reminder: Beginning at 7:00 AM and ending at 8:15 AM, both North School Street and Rose Street will function as One-Way streets to support safe school traffic flow.
🔹 On North School Street:
- Left Lane: Reserved for school buses only
- Right Lane: Designated for cars
📌 Signs are posted, and enforcement will be active. Please follow all posted instructions during these hours to ensure student safety and smooth traffic movement
Speeding in the School Zone
🚸 School Zone Alert – Vanderford Road to Basketball Court
Effective immediately, the School Zone stretches from Vanderford Road to the Basketball Court, with a strict speed limit of 15 MPH.
📅 Enforcement Hours:
- Morning: 7:15 AM – 8:15 AM
- Afternoon: 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
⚠️ Violations during these hours will result in:
- Doubled fines
- Mandatory court appearance
Children can appear unpredictably near the roadway. Your attention and compliance help protect lives.
This speed zone will be strictly enforced.
Handsfree Law
🚗 Alabama Hands-Free Law – Enforcement Summary
- Effective Date:
June 15, 2023 (with full enforcement beginning June 15, 2024) - Key Prohibition:
It is illegal to hold a cell phone or any electronic device while operating a motor vehicle - Permitted Use:
- Hands-free only (e.g., Bluetooth, speakerphone, earpiece)
- Single touch or swipe allowed for activation
- No texting, scrolling, or video watching while driving
- Applies To:
Phones, tablets, e-readers, and other electronic devices
Road Closure
🏈 Lynn Home Football Game – Street Closure Protocol
- Closure Area:
East Main Street, from the end of the school building to Vanderford Road - Closure Time:
Begins at 5:00 PM and remains in effect until the end of the game - Purpose:
- Ensure pedestrian safety for attendees
- Maintain clear access for emergency vehicles
- Applies To:
All home football games at Lynn High School
Free Gun Locks
PROJECT CHILDSAFE® COMES TO LYNN ALABAMA: FIREARM SAFETY KITS TO BE DISTRIBUTED LOCALLY.
THE LYNN POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES FIREARM SAFETY KITS AVAILABLE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH PROJECT CHILDSAFE
Lynn, Alabama – The Lynn Police Department will provide free firearm safety kits to local residents through a partnership with Project ChildSafe, the nationwide firearms safety education program. The safety kits, which include a gun lock, will be distributed on a first come first serve basis at the Lynn Town Hall.
Project ChildSafe, a program developed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), has distributed more than 38 million firearm safety kits throughout the country since 2003. The program receives support from the firearms industry, federal and state grants and from public donations.
“We encourage residents to pick up a Project ChildSafe safety kit so that they can securely store their firearm,” said Chief Bryan Kirkpatrick “Each kit contains a safety curriculum and a cable-style gun lock. The locks fit on most types of handguns, rifles and shotguns. The goal is to prevent a child or any other unauthorized person from accessing a firearm in your home.”
By partnering with Project ChildSafe, the Lynn Police Department is participating in a national effort to promote firearms safety education to all gun owners. Project ChildSafe distributes gun lock safety kits to all 50 states and the five U.S. territories.
“We are pleased to have the Lynn Police Department as a Project ChildSafe partner,” said Bill Brassard Jr., director of Project ChildSafe. “Project ChildSafe is an important step forward in helping ensure that all firearm owners fully understand their responsibilities with respect to the safe handling and storage of firearms.”
Free gun locks given out by the Lynn Police Department on a first come first serve basis.
Report Fee Schedule
Incident/Offense Report: $5.00
Private Property Accident Report: $5.00
Traffic Accident Report: $15.00
Photos of Traffic Accident Scenes: (Parties Involved only, Including Attorneys and Insurance Co.) $10.00 Each Photo
