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Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit

The combined law enforcement effort to address violent crime in the Montgomery area achieved positive results, with violent crime down 30 percent.

June 26, 2025

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Data reveals Alabama to have fifth highest rate of gun violence in the U.S.

With a rate of 213.6 shooting incidents per 100,000 residents, Alabama ranks fifth in gun violence per capita.

April 29, 2025

House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits

Aggravated theft of employee retirement benefits would constitute a Class C felony, carrying a sentence of up to 10 years in prison.

April 24, 2025

Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases

The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution.

March 14, 2025

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To get to the bottom of crime problems, look deeper

A decision to cut funding for middle school sports likely helped increase youth crime rates in Montgomery.

January 3, 2025

Sen. Britt urges the Senate to pass Laken Riley Act

Sen. Katie Britt is calling for the Senate to pass the Laken Riley Act as her accused killer's trial begins.

November 5, 2024

Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues

Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime.

July 26, 2024

Reed: Attacks on Montgomery are about controlling money, not stopping crime

During an interview with Alabama Politics This Week, Reed talked candidly about the city's crime issues — both real and sensationalized.

June 21, 2024

Bill to jail librarians appears to also make many stores “public nuisances”

Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.

May 2, 2024

House passes bill creating Felony charge for organ retention

Multiple lawsuits have alleged that UAB Medical Center retained organs from individuals who died inside Alabama prisons without obtaining the consent of family members.

April 26, 2024