Public safety ADOC officer arrested in Montgomery sex trafficking bust Harris was charged with traveling to meet a child for an unlawful sex act, among other charges. Patrick DarringtonDecember 12, 2023
Local news Alabama officer tases Black man in the back while handcuffed An officer with the Reform Police Department was caught on video tasing a Black man in the back while he was handcuffed. Patrick DarringtonDecember 5, 2023
Opinion Opinion | “Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse Showing disrespect to an officer can often lead to harm, yet police are notorious for demeaning and demonstrating disdain for the public. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 22, 2023
Courts Despite conviction, Montgomery cop remains free two years later Former Montgomery officer AC Smith was convicted in January 2020 of killing an unarmed Black man. He's still free today. Josh MoonFebruary 10, 2022
News Manslaughter charges dropped for former Alabama correctional officer, prisoner Billy Smith died in 2017 after being beaten at Elmore Correctional Facility. The state charged both a prisoner and a guard for the death. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 10, 2021
Prisons Alabama correctional officer stabbed by incarcerated man Alabama and the Alabama Department of Corrections are being sued by the DOJ over violence inside the state's prisons for men. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 28, 2021
Local news Video shows Huntsville police officer stomping suspect, prompts more calls for change The video shows an officer stomping the legs of a suspect inside a convenience store. Josh MoonJune 1, 2021
Courts Why the Bradford family is suing AG Marshall, Hoover police The family of E.J. Bradford, who was shot and killed by Hoover Police last Thanksgiving, have filed a lawsuit seeking the release of all... Josh MoonMarch 12, 2019
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hoover police shooting exposes deep issues “We’re sorry.” Those are the words you’re looking for, Hoover Police Department. Those are the words you’re looking for, City of Hoover. Those are... Josh MoonNovember 28, 2018
Elections Etowah County sheriff candidate has questionable past Rainbow City Police Chief Jonathon Horton is running for Etowah County Sheriff even though his criminal past would generally disqualify him from being a... Susan BrittMay 30, 2018