law enforcement

Opinion|Katie Britt will fight for Alabama’s law enforcement officers, families

Katie Britt backs the blue, and she’ll always have Alabama’s back.

April 27, 2022

Governor Ivey awards grants to equip more law enforcement agencies

Governor Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice.

March 23, 2022

Decatur store owner punched by cops files federal lawsuit against the city, police officer

Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them.

March 21, 2022

Dothan set to receive state forensics laboratory over a decade after previous lab closure

The General Fund budget is likely to give $5.3 million to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to construct a new forensics lab in Dothan.

March 21, 2022

Governor awards grants for law enforcement equipment in five counties

Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $101,025 to help five law enforcement agencies purchase new or update existing equipment.

March 21, 2022

Governor awards grants to bolster public safety, fund law enforcement across state

Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 14, 2022

Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime

Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.

January 13, 2022

Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide

The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services.

January 1, 2022

State Reps. Brown, Stringer receive award from national security think tank

The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security.

December 14, 2021

Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12

SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election.

September 21, 2021