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Attorney: Video shows Montgomery police killed unarmed man, then “lied”

MPD said the suspect first fired at officers before they returned fire, killing him.

May 26, 2021

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.

May 5, 2021

Accountability 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.

April 23, 2021

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.

April 21, 2021

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.

March 5, 2021

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.

November 30, 2020

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.

October 23, 2020

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

September 4, 2020