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law enforcement

Legislature

A mother’s fear for her son may lead to more police training for “invisible disabilities”

A study published in 2016 found that more than half of people killed by police have a disability.

May 31, 2023

Body cam bill heads to Senate

The bill makes it clear agencies can turn over footage to the subject of the recording or their representatives.

May 29, 2023

Senate passes bill to train police on neurological disorders

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Leigh Hulsey, R-Helena, is now headed to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk.

May 29, 2023

Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster

The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills.

May 8, 2023

House passes bill to train police to deal with “invisible disabilities”

The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum.

May 5, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards grant for law enforcement training statewide

The grants come from funds made available to the state by the U.S. Department of Justice.

April 17, 2023

Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee

Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences.

April 14, 2023

Bill would create penalty for failure to disclose concealed carry to officers

The Alabama Legislature created the duty to disclose as part of its legislation last year, but did not include a penalty.

February 21, 2023

Gov. Ivey awards $5.6 million for law enforcement programs

The funds were made available to the state by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 9, 2023

First pre-filed bill of new session aimed to crack down on fentanyl dealers

The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug.

January 18, 2023