Birmingham, AL, September 25, 2026 — Pelham Police Chief Edward Delmore has been placed on administrative leave, city officials confirmed. The action was confirmed Tuesday, though details surrounding the decision were not immediately available.

City officials stated that they are unable to provide further comment regarding the matter, citing it as a personnel issue. The duration of Chief Delmore’s leave and the specific circumstances leading to this decision were not disclosed. The Pelham Police Department has not issued a public statement regarding the chief’s absence.

Edward Delmore has served as the Police Chief for the city of Pelham. The summary provided did not include information regarding when Chief Delmore was appointed to his position or the length of his tenure. It also did not specify who will assume the responsibilities of the Police Chief during this period of administrative leave.

Administrative leave is a status in which an employee is temporarily removed from their duties, often while an investigation is conducted or pending further review. The exact nature of any review or investigation related to Chief Delmore’s leave was not provided by city officials. The summary did not indicate any specific reasons or alleged misconduct that may have led to this action.

The Pelham City administration is responsible for overseeing the police department and its leadership. Without further comment from city officials, the public and departmental staff will likely await future announcements for clarity on this developing situation. The next steps in this personnel matter have not been outlined.


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