Elections Mobile DA candidate says she would use discretion when enforcing abortion law Donald said district attorneys are the "last decision-making point" and that their discretion includes "what cases to prosecute." Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2022
Public safety U.S. Marshals conclude operation cracking down on violent fugitives, sex offenders Operation Washout led to more than 60 arrests while removing guns and drugs from the street. StaffJune 23, 2022
Public safety Tallassee mayor asks ALEA to investigate city police officer, two use-of-force incidents Mayor Johnny Hammock said in a letter to ALEA that the two incidents have troubled him considerably. Josh MoonJune 22, 2022
Congress Sewell discusses gun violence after doomed gun control package passes U.S. House Much of the discussion Thursday centered around the alarming increase in gun crimes committed by youth in Alabama. John H. GlennJune 13, 2022
Elections Ivey touts law enforcement endorsements Ivey accused "liberal-run cities" of taking the side of "rioters and street thugs" while "villainizing" officers. StaffMay 11, 2022
Opinion Opinion|Katie Britt will fight for Alabama’s law enforcement officers, families Katie Britt backs the blue, and she’ll always have Alabama’s back. Hoss MackApril 27, 2022
Governor Governor Ivey awards grants to equip more law enforcement agencies Governor Ivey awarded the grants from funds supplied to the state through the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Courts Decatur store owner punched by cops files federal lawsuit against the city, police officer Kevin Penn caught a shoplifter and called police. He was punched in the face by the cops who responded. Now, he's suing them. Josh MoonMarch 21, 2022
Legislature Dothan set to receive state forensics laboratory over a decade after previous lab closure The General Fund budget is likely to give $5.3 million to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences to construct a new forensics lab in... John H. GlennMarch 21, 2022
State Governor awards grants for law enforcement equipment in five counties Governor Kay Ivey has awarded grants totaling $101,025 to help five law enforcement agencies purchase new or update existing equipment. StaffMarch 21, 2022