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NPR covers Alabama’s dangerous prisons, state announces prison commissioner receives award

Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn received a “National Outstanding Service” award, the department announced Thursday, the same day a nationally-syndicated radio program broadcast live from Birmingham about the state’s broken prison system.  Dunn has been selected for the 2019 Michael Francke Career Achievement Award by the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA). Kevin Kemph, executive … Continued
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November 15, 2019

Twenty Alabama prisoners killed this year

Thursday, Alabamians for Fair Justice released a statement critical of Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner Jeff Dunn’s tenure in charge of the state’s prisons. “Under Commissioner Dunn’s leadership, Alabama’s prison system is in a constitutional crisis,” the activist group claimed. “There have been at least 20 verified deaths due to homicide, suicide or overdose in … Continued
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November 15, 2019

Gov. Ivey awards grant to ALEA to battle drugs

Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $204,100 to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to continue its fight against illegal drugs in Alabama. ALEA will use the funds for its part as manager of seven regional drug task forces in Alabama. Gov. Ivey awarded a total of $1.4 million to those agencies in October to continue local, … Continued
November 13, 2019

Parole hearings in Alabama will resume today after a two month suspension of hearings

Monday, State Pardons and Paroles director Judge Charlie Graddick said at a news conference that he speaks for the public by encouraging that actions taken regarding violent offenders be reviewed very carefully. “Foremost, inmates do not have an innate right to be paroled, they must earn such a privilege,” Graddick told reporters. “Parole consideration dates … Continued
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November 5, 2019

Judge Graddick announces resumption in parole hearings

Friday, Judge Charlie Graddick, director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, will hold a news conference on Monday to discuss resumption of parole hearings Tuesday and his opposition to the release of violent criminals. The news conference will be held in Montgomery. Judge Graddick was appointed Director by Gov. Kay Ivey on September … Continued
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November 4, 2019

Ivey awards grants to battle illegal drugs in Alabama

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday more than $1.4 million in grants are being awarded to law enforcement in order to continue the fight to reduce illegal drug use in the state by arresting those who buy or sell illegal drugs or falsely obtain prescription drugs. The funds will be distributed to the seven regional … Continued
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October 29, 2019