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Cam Ward

News / Public safety

Gov. Ivey appoints new chair to the Board of Pardons and Paroles

Hal Nash, a veteran law enforcement officer, was appointed Chair of Alabama’s Pardons and Paroles Board

July 8, 2025

Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement

Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel.

May 16, 2025

ABPP joins multiagency law enforcement operation to stop crime

Several of the Safe Alabama bills will rely on the work of ABPP, including a measure calling for enhanced supervision.

February 13, 2025

Reentry Alabama discusses occupational licensing reform

Reentry Alabama highlights challenges in workforce reentry due to Alabama’s broad occupational licensing barriers, urging legislative reform.

January 15, 2025

Perry County PREP Center honors more than 60 new graduates

Of the PREP Center's nearly 300 graduates, 0 percent have returned to prison after graduation.

December 24, 2024

Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward reflects on challenges and successes

APR spoke with Ward to discuss his role as director, the challenges and successes facing the Bureau, and his future goals.

November 28, 2024

Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward highlights reentry success on Capitol Hill

Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center.

November 25, 2024

Hand of prisoner man wearing orange clothes holding opened handcuffs. Free from jail or freedom concept

Reentry Commission seeks to cut recidivism in half

The commission plans to meet monthly to discuss avenues to reduce the recidivism rate ahead of the next legislative session.

August 28, 2024

Small group, big accomplishments: Birmingham DRC Graduation

This small group has made a big accomplishment in conquering the Birmingham DRC program and getting their lives on track.

June 27, 2024

CSG Justice Center appoints Cam Ward as new Advisory Board chair

Ward is currently the director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles.

February 6, 2024