law enforcement

Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement

Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 25, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards grants to support statewide efforts to fight drugs

Ivey awarded grants to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.

March 18, 2024

Justice Sarah Stewart endorsed by Republican Sheriffs, law enforcement leaders

A group of 30 Republican sheriffs and police chiefs came out to support her effort to be the next chief justice.

February 13, 2024

Bill would expand “invisible disability” training to firefighters

Some of the disorders that fall under the sensory issues or invisible disabilities include stroke, diabetes, autism spectrum disorder and dementia.

Jacob Holmes

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January 3, 2024

State laws take effect as 2024 begins

Several new laws went into effect Monday, including one that ended the state's tax on overtime pay.

Jacob Holmes

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January 2, 2024

Governor awards more than $5.5 million for highway safety enforcement

Three of the state’s regional traffic safety offices and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency will use the funds to cover overtime and extra patrol.

September 19, 2023

Tense Ozark library meeting spills into parking lot between undercover cop, LGBTQ speaker

The cop said he witnessed harassment by the woman; she says he didn't immediately identify himself, stoking fear.

Jacob Holmes

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September 5, 2023

Mobile police hold press conference after man killed by tasing

Attorneys representing Jawan Dallas’s family also released a response to the remarks.

Patrick Darrington

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July 10, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards grants for law enforcement domestic violence training

The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for a statewide training to enhance responses to assist victims.

June 21, 2023