Law Enforcement Officers

Auburn police officer killed in the line of duty

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey asked that flags be flown at half-staff Monday to mourn the loss of Auburn Police Department Officer William Buechner, who was killed in the line of duty. Two other officers were wounded in an incident late Sunday night. “Just last week, in Alabama and across the country, we honored the sacrifice … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 21, 2019

U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognizes police week

Monday, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week, which is being observed Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. In October 1962, the Congress enacted a joint resolution, which the President signed, declaring May 15th as … Continued

Brandon Moseley

May 16, 2019

A joint law enforcement operation targets contraband at Holman Prison

The Alabama Department of Corrections announced Thursday that they have conducted a joint law enforcement operation in an effort to find and remove illegal contraband from the William C. Holman Correctional Facility in Atmore. ADOC officials launched the operation at 4:30 a.m. Thursday with support from more than 300 officials from local, county and state … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 23, 2019

Senate passes bill to allow retired law enforcement officers to work as school security

The Alabama Senate approved a bill Thursday by Sen. Tim Melson, R-Florence, that would allow local school boards of education to hire retired law enforcement officers to serve as armed school security staff, provided they possess 25 years of experience. The officers must complete active shooter prevention training approved by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 19, 2019

Opinion

ALGOP poised to make law enforcement officers less safe

Alabama Republicans don’t seem to care much about the safety of law enforcement officers in the state. At least, it sure seemed that way on Wednesday, as sheriff after sheriff took time out of their days to explain to lawmakers how a bill that removes the requirement for a permit to carry a concealed firearm … Continued

Josh Moon

April 18, 2019

Ivey introduces Gus Malzahn at Public Safety Insurance fund luncheon

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey spoke to members of the Public Safety Insurance Fund in Montgomery on Tuesday. “It is great to be with you today,” Ivey said. “I am certainly honored to be here for the 17th annual award luncheon with members of the Public Safety insurance fund.” “Alabama was the first state in the … Continued

Brandon Moseley

April 17, 2019

Three U.S. attorneys in Alabama recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement

U.S. attorneys Jay E. Town, Louis V. Franklin, Sr. and Richard W. Moore released a statement recognizing the roles that law enforcement plays in protecting and serving the people of Alabama and recognizing the sacrifices that law enforcement officers sometimes pay to make our communities safer. The three U.S. Attorneys “took time to stop, remember … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 4, 2019

Bill to qualify more retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers passes House

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill allowing retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers without having to attend the police academy again. House Bill 236 is sponsored by state Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen. Pettus, a retired law enforcement officer himself, said that his bill would allow a retired … Continued

Brandon Moseley

March 15, 2018

Committee gives, bill requiring retired law enforcement to be trained as security guards, a favorable report

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The House Committee on Boards, Agencies, and Commissions gave a favorable report to a bill that would strengthen training requirements for licensed security guards last Wednesday. Certified active duty law enforcement officers would be exempt from having to do the training in order to work security on the side, … Continued

Brandon Moseley

February 26, 2018

Holley bill would allow retired law enforcement to carry in prohibited places

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Sen. Jimmy Holley, R-Elba, has introduced a bill that would allow qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry their guns even in places where carrying firearms is prohibited by law, even for citizens with valid concealed carry permits. Active duty law enforcement officers already have this exception. … Continued

Brandon Moseley

December 27, 2017