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Alabama Sheriff's Association

Legislature / Public safety

Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”

Proponents argued the measure addresses safety issues, while opponents warned it could limit police accountability and First Amendment rights.

March 19, 2026

Bobby Timmons, sheriff icon, dies at 91

The long-serving executive director of the Alabama Sheriffs Association passed away at the age of 91.

March 25, 2024

Alabama Sheriffs Association completes Winter Conference

Sheriffs participating in the conference were given the opportunity to explore the latest technology innovations.

January 30, 2024

Autauga County Sheriff Joe Sedinger dies weeks before new term

Sedinger was set to begin his third term after defeating two opponents in the Republican primary.

December 28, 2022

Alabama law enforcement officials speak out against permitless carry legislation

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to meet and consider SB1 and SB12 Wednesday.

February 2, 2022

Bill would allow permitless carry in Alabama, critics say law poses safety issues

Opponents say the permits create opportunities to get violent criminals off the streets.

December 23, 2021

State Rep. Shane Stringer fired over gun rights stance

Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation.

May 17, 2021

Lifetime concealed carry permit bill passes Alabama Senate

The Senate bill would standardize Alabama concealed carry permit fees and allow a lifetime permit for just $300.

April 2, 2021

NRA urges Legislature to lower price on lifetime concealed carry permit

The NRA-ILA urges state legislators to lower the fee for lifetime carry permits from $500 to $200 in HB477.

March 25, 2021

State senator prefiles permitless concealed carry bill

Similar bills have failed in the past when faced with fierce opposition from county sheriffs and gun violence prevention groups.

January 25, 2021