Featured Opinion Opinion | This isn’t backing the blue If Alabama really wants to back the blue, it would help the good cops get rid of the bad ones. Josh MoonMay 19, 2025
Legislature 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... Jacob HolmesMay 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | HB202 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. Chief Bill PartridgeMay 7, 2025
Legislature 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. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill 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. Josh MoonMarch 14, 2025
Legislature House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2025
Public safety 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. StaffJanuary 7, 2025
Congress 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. StaffDecember 5, 2024
Legislature Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police SB-16 would prohibit officers from using the four-point restraint, also known as the hog-tie position. Alex JobinNovember 22, 2024
Local news Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief. Mary Claire WootenOctober 25, 2024