Morgan Freeman joined Gulf Shores Police review board

OBA Staff • February 2, 2023
Gulf Shores Police Dept and Morgan Freeman

Gulf Shores, Ala. - (OBA) - Last week, the Gulf Shores Police Department (GSPD) saw a great turn-out of candidates for police officer positions and was joined by an unexpected guest – Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman. 


The police department invited professionals and local residents to be part of the oral board and the group included Sheriff Dan Coverley, Douglas County, NV; Lt. Joseph Taylor; Chief Ed Delmore; Deputy Chief Dan Netemeyer; Dr. Linda Keena; Morgan Freeman; Ray Smith; and Curt Graff. 


GSPD is currently accepting applications and anticipate testing for several positions later this year.
Click here to apply. 


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