Candidate speaks after stalker guilty plea, says courage will guide campaign
McInnis called the guilty plea justice, urged women to report harassment and stressed law enforcement’s role in protecting families.
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Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law
Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested.
Sen. Britt advances more than $14 million in funding for Alabama
Britt directly secured funding for law enforcement, university programs, and Port of Mobile projects.
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Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith indicted for employing uncertified officers
Walker County Sheriff Nick Smith was indicted for knowingly employing uncertified officers, including a deputy with a suspended certification and uncertified school resource officers.
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See recent postsThis isn’t backing the blue
If Alabama really wants to back the blue, it would help the good cops get rid of the bad ones.
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See recent postsHB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on backing the blue
It’s time we show them we’ve got their backs — because they have yours.
Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force.
House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill
Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer.
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.
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See recent postsBill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem
A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in the state.