News Governor awards grants to bolster public safety, fund law enforcement across state Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffFebruary 14, 2022
Public safety Governor awards grants to fight illegal drugs and crime Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces. StaffJanuary 13, 2022
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist domestic violence and sexual assault victims statewide The funds will provide services including safe shelter, crisis lines, counseling, referrals, advocacy, community education and prevention services. StaffJanuary 1, 2022
Legislature State Reps. Brown, Stringer receive award from national security think tank The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security. StaffDecember 14, 2021
Elections Wendy Ghee Draper is running for Senate District 12 SD12 is currently represented by former Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh, R-Anniston, who is not running for re-election. Brandon MoseleySeptember 21, 2021
Congress Mo Brooks cosponsors Tuberville’s Empowering Law Enforcement Act The Empowering Law Enforcement Act will grant state and local law enforcement inherent immigration enforcement authority. Brandon MoseleyAugust 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Congressman Barry Moore turns back on law enforcement "Moore is my congressman. But he does not represent me in any form or fashion." Larry LeeJune 18, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | 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. Josh MoonApril 23, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passed civil asset forfeiture legislation The legislation would exempt funds of less than $250 and vehicles worth less than $5,000 from civil asset forfeiture. Brandon MoseleyApril 23, 2021
Legislature House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021