Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force.
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Huntsville police officer dies, second officer in critical condition after shooting
The officers were responding to a "shots fired" call when they were "ambushed," according to law enforcement officials.
Mo Brooks wore body armor during fiery Jan. 6 speech near U.S. Capitol
Brooks told a Slate reporter he'd been warned things could turn violent, so he slept in his office and wore body armor.
Palmer votes against Democratic bill reforming law enforcement
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed H.R. 7120. Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, said that the Democratic-led bill was introduced with no Republican input, and that, if passed, it would undermine law enforcement officers’ ability to do their jobs effectively. “I opposed this bill because it would result in more crime and fewer people … Continued
Brooks: 100 percent of Americans should support law enforcement officers
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, on Monday, shared polling showing that most Americans oppose the “defund the police” movement. Brooks defended law enforcement officers and added that 100 percent of “Americans should support law enforcement.” “Nearly 2 in 3 Americans oppose the dangerous ‘Defund the Police’ movement, according to an ABC News poll,” Brooks wrote … Continued
Marshall leads attorneys general in letter to Congress supporting law enforcement
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry led 11 state attorneys general in a letter to Congress in support of American law enforcement officers. “As the chief law enforcement officers of our states, along with law enforcement partners, we write to express our unwavering support for law enforcement across the country … Continued
Montgomery mayoral candidate releases plan to reduce crime
Elton Dean, president of the Montgomery County Commission and candidate for mayor of Montgomery, released his plan Tuesday for reducing crime in Montgomery. He calls his plan the “Take Back Our Town” program. The plan approaches crime reduction from several different angles including law enforcement, job growth, education and community involvement. The first part of … Continued
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For much of the year, the safety of our students rests in the hands of the faculty, staff, and resource officers at our schools. Without a shadow of a doubt, the people who know best how to protect our schools are the teachers, parents, administrators, police officers, and students in their own communities. In February, … Continued
Alabama’s leaders remember Sept. 11
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sept. 11, 2001, a team of Muslim terrorist operatives led by Muhammed Atta with the al Qaeda organizations launched a series of attacks on New York City’s World Trade Center, the Pentagon and the U.S. Capitol. Three of the four attacks were successful. The passengers of United Airlines … Continued
Alabama Reacts to Attack on Police in Baton Rouge
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, July 17, 2016: Three police officers are dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after another attack by militants. Four other officers were hit in the gun battle, that someone later posted a video of on the internet. One militant was also killed, and as of press time, authorities were … Continued