Legislature / Public safety Bill to allow ALEA takeover of Montgomery police dies in House The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government. Wesley Walter / April 10, 2026
Committee OKs bill to allow ALEA takeover of understaffed police agencies An Alabama Senate committee debated a bill Tuesday allowing the state to oversee major police departments if they fail to meet staffing requirements. Wesley Walter / February 25, 2026
Brookside accepts settlement, including $1.5 million compensation proposal The Alabama town is agreeing to settle a class action lawsuit regarding its police generating revenue through fines and towing. Wesley Walter / February 10, 2026
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants A new bill looks to expand the jurisdiction of local police, allowing them to arrest individuals based on immigration status. Alex Jobin / August 8, 2024