Calera Police Foundation

CPD’s Brandon Allen presented with Above the Call of Duty Aw... Brandon Allen of the Calera Police Department was recognized by the Alabama Association of School Resource Officers for his work at Calera High School.

Go against the grain and read and share a positive post today!

“Last night, I received a text from a citizen with a picture of one of our officers helping a homeless man get something to eat.”

“When I post a chase or a significant arrest, it can get thousands or even millions of views.”

“Posts like this one typically get very few.”

“One reason some citizens have a negative view of police is that all they ever see are negative stories.”

“The news is going to publish stories that get the most views. The problem is that society wants to be entertained or shocked, not take the time to read a story about an officer with a heart for service taking time out of his day to help a fellow human being.”

“This isn’t a planned or staged picture like we see so often. This is a good man, Officer Smitherman, helping another human being, and another good man recognizing the situation and sending me a picture.”

“Race and economic status divide us as a country when we allow them to.”

“None of that is a factor in this story.” (Chief Hyche)

Matthew 25:40 — “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Jesus means everyone when He says brothers and sisters of mine.)

SRO at Calera HS receives 'Above the call of duty award' SRO at Calera HS receives 'Above the call of duty award'

Update-06/08/2026 1:13 PM Zikeria was located safe this afternoon. Thank you for sharing!

🔥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞! 🔥

The East Coast team has now arrived in New Jersey. Stay tuned for powerful moments and unforgettable photos as we kick off this exciting East Coast chapter of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg to the Special Olympics USA Games.

Congrats, Officer Allen! 💙🦅

Highlights from the Calera leg of the Shelby County Law Enforcement Torch Run benefiting Special Olympics Alabama 🔥

Thanks to everyone who came out to participate!

City of Calera
City of Calera Police Department
Calera Main Street
Sav-Mor Foods Calera
Collectivus Church
Pelham, Alabama Police Department
Helena, Alabama Police Department
Columbiana Police Department
Montevallo Police Department
Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics

⬇️ A great resource from the City of Calera Police Department!