Montgomery PD still seeking multiple suspects following Saturday shooting
The Montgomery City Council also voted to suspend the downtown entertainment district in response to the shooting.
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Brief urges Alabama Supreme Court to reject effort to expand stop-and-question law
Advocacy groups urged the court to confirm state law doesn't permit police to compel physical ID, citing a case where a pastor was arrested.
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If Alabama really wants to back the blue, it would help the good cops get rid of the bad ones.
Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session
A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final day.
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See recent postsHB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on backing the blue
It’s time we show them we’ve got their backs — because they have yours.
House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill
Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer.
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See recent postsBill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem
A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in the state.
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers.
AG issues statement in-line-of-duty death of Irondale Police Lt. Mark Meadows
Meadows was setting up traffic cones at an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle.
January 7, 2025
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
This bipartisan bill would require all agencies under DHS to provide improved ballistic body armor.
December 5, 2024