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AG Supports Law Enforcement Consolidation Bill

Staff Report From the office of Attorney General Luther Strange MONTGOMERY—Attorney General Luther Strange today expressed his support for legislation to streamline law enforcement in Alabama, consolidating a multitude of agencies for more effective operations and more efficient use of scarce resources.  Senate Bill 108, sponsored by Senator Del Marsh, has been approved by the … Continued
February 21, 2013

Marsh’s Law Enforcement Consolidation Plan Sails Through Committee

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senate President Pro Temp Del Marsh (R) from Anniston has worked relentlessly for the last year on a plan to save the state millions of dollars by merging and consolidating many of the law enforcement functions of the state. His plan moved closer to reality on Wednesday. Sen. … Continued
February 7, 2013

Bentley Awards Grants to Fight Drug War

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has announced a series of grants to Shelby, Talladega, and Chambers Counties help local communities fund drug task forces to fight the trafficking and sale of illegal drugs. Gov. Bentley said in a written statement, “Illegal drugs are a dangerous and destructive force.” “Illegal … Continued
November 30, 2012

Bentley Honors Fallen Baldwin County Deputy Scott Ward

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Veteran Baldwin County Deputy Scott Ward was killed in the line of duty by a local man, Michael J. Jansen (53), with a long history of mental illness. A Baldwin County sergeant who was the shift supervisor was also wounded in the shootout. Both he and Deputy Ward were … Continued
November 26, 2012

AG announces success with law enforcement bills

From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange MONTGOMERY–Attorney General Luther Strange said today he is pleased that the Alabama Legislature gave approval to seven bills in a package that he advocated to strengthen and support law enforcement in Alabama.  These include bills to regulate synthetic marijuana, to preserve citizens’ rights and the integrity of legal … Continued
May 21, 2012

EDITORIAL: Helping Law Enforcement Fight Meth Abuse

By Rob Savage The men and women of Alabama’s law enforcement agencies are on the front lines in the fight against methamphetamine production and abuse.  As a member of that community, I can attest first hand that we have benefitted tremendously from the real-time, stop-sale technology adopted by the Alabama Legislature two years ago. That … Continued
May 17, 2012

Bill Outlawing Synthetic Drugs Passes Legislature

By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature gave final bipartisan passage today to a bill that outlaws the possession and sale of synthetic marijuana and other so-called designer drugs.  The bill was SB208 in the Senate and HB 158 in the House.  The Alabama law will be one of the … Continued
April 27, 2012

AG Advocates Package of Law Enforcement Bills

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  (MONTGOMERY)–Attorney General Luther Strange today announced a package of law enforcement bills that he is advocating to strengthen and support law enforcement in Alabama. These include bills to more effectively fight illegal gambling, to regulate synthetic marijuana, to preserve citizens’ rights and the integrity of legal proceedings, to combat looting, … Continued
February 9, 2012

Mobile Officer Killed in Line of Duty

By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter  Mobile Police Officer Steven Green was killed in the line of duty by a robbery suspect Friday.  According to information gathered by the Mobile Press-Register, the perpetrator, Lawrence Wallace Jr., robbed a Dollar Store and lit the counter on fire after dousing it with lighter fluid.  He was then apprehended … Continued
February 4, 2012