State Peoples’ preliminary autopsy report leaves family with more questions An independent autopsy revealed no exit wound or remaining projectiles in Peoples' body. Mary Claire Wooten / July 16, 2025
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Vaquito, a certified service dog and official safety dog, was sworn in as an honorary ALEA Trooper during a special Capitol ceremony. July 15, 2025
Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency SB110 would reduce log truck weigh station delays and establish an appeals process for weight citations. Mary Claire Wooten / April 2, 2025
Gov. Ivey hosts ALEA trainees, celebrates graduation and public safety The addition of these new troopers aims to enhance law enforcement presence and safety across Alabama. November 21, 2024
ALEA reports Labor Day 2024 traffic and boating statistics The Labor Day report signals the end of ALEA's "101 Days of Summer Safety" campaign. Mary Claire Wooten / September 5, 2024
SB301 to begin cracking down on distracted drivers Alabama's hands-free law will begin imposing fines for holding cellphones while driving, starting June 15. Mary Claire Wooten / June 3, 2024
Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. March 18, 2024
ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney. Patrick Darrington / December 28, 2023
Governor announces Millie, the Work Zone Safety Dog, as honorary ALEA trooper Millie is a Labrador Retriever who is also a certified therapy dog and the official safety dog of the Alabama Associated General Contractors. December 18, 2023
Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice. February 9, 2023