Todd Pinion, who said he will remain with the city in another capacity, alluded to the controversial killing of Steve Perkins.

DECATUR, Ala. ( WAFF) The Decatur police chief has stepped down after almost a year and a half of protests. People who have been on the front lines of this protest got together Saturday night to celebrate what they see as a victory, but each person said this should be the first step in an ongoing process.

In a statement late Friday, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion announced he's agreed to step down as chief of police and transfer to another position with the city of Decatur. "Please understand that it is not easy to pursue such challenging goals for a city the size of Decatur without the support of our top leadership,