law enforcement

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

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

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

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

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

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