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Alabama officer tases Black man in the back while handcuffed

An officer with the Reform Police Department was caught on video tasing a Black man in the back while he was handcuffed.

Patrick Darrington

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December 5, 2023

Opinion

“Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse

Showing disrespect to an officer can often lead to harm, yet police are notorious for demeaning and demonstrating disdain for the public.

Patrick Darrington

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September 22, 2023

Despite conviction, Montgomery cop remains free two years later

Former Montgomery officer AC Smith was convicted in January 2020 of killing an unarmed Black man. He's still free today.

Josh Moon

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February 10, 2022

Manslaughter charges dropped for former Alabama correctional officer, prisoner

Billy Smith died in 2017 after being beaten at Elmore Correctional Facility. The state charged both a prisoner and a guard for the death.

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 10, 2021

Alabama correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated man

Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections are being sued by the DOJ over violence inside the state's prisons for men.

Eddie Burkhalter

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July 28, 2021

Video shows Huntsville police officer stomping suspect, prompts more calls for change

The video shows an officer stomping the legs of a suspect inside a convenience store.

Josh Moon

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June 1, 2021

Why the Bradford family is suing AG Marshall, Hoover police

The family of E.J. Bradford, who was shot and killed by Hoover Police last Thanksgiving, have filed a lawsuit seeking the release of all videos of the incident obtained by Hoover PD and the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. AG Steve Marshall elected not to prosecute the officer who shot Bradford, sparking outrage among many in … Continued

Josh Moon

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March 12, 2019

Opinion

Hoover police shooting exposes deep issues

“We’re sorry.” Those are the words you’re looking for, Hoover Police Department. Those are the words you’re looking for, City of Hoover. Those are the words you’re looking for, Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato. Those are the words that should have been said to the family of Emantic Bradford Jr. last Friday — the day after … Continued

Josh Moon

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November 28, 2018

Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past

Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a police officer in Rainbow City, much less County Sheriff. Horton has a history of domestic violence against his former wife and a conviction of 3rd-degree assault involving an accident in which … Continued

Susan Britt

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May 30, 2018