Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms
The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020.
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See recent postsAccountability lacking in law enforcement response to Huntsville protests
A report on the June 2020 protest police response revealed troubling issues within HPD, the Madison County Sheriff's Office and ALEA.
Alabama leaders react to Chauvin verdict
Following the guilty verdict, Alabama's leaders talked about what it meant and what's left to be done.
Senate passes bill to create statewide database on law enforcement officers
All law enforcement agencies would be required to share information about all of their officers.
Governor awards grants to battle illegal drugs in Alabama
Ivey awarded $1.63 million to fight against illegal drugs, illegally obtained prescribed drugs and drug-related crime.
December 30, 2020
Governor awards grant to provide forensics training through JSU
The university will use the grant to conduct training sessions for smaller and rural law enforcement agencies.
December 11, 2020
Robbers fire at police, race in I-20 car chase with speeds reaching 115 mph
One suspect is in custody. Another fled on foot into the woods in St. Clair County.
Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology
Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract.
Inaugural National Faith and Blue Weekend will be held Oct. 9 through 12
The inaugural National Faith & Blue Weekend will bring together law enforcement and faith-based communities all over the United States with the goal of building mutual understanding and respect. Events will be held across the country and will include athletic events, community forums and much more during the weekend of Oct. 9 through 12. MovementForward … Continued
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I once was racially profiled by a police officer. This was a number of years ago. My wife and I were on our way to work (we both worked at The Birmingham News then). I was in a coat and tie, so this was before the newspaper relaxed its dress code. We crossed under a … Continued