Congress Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting” "Swatting" occurs when an individual makes a false report of an ongoing emergency or threat of violence in order to intimidate someone. Alex Jobin15 hours ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | To get to the bottom of crime problems, look deeper A decision to cut funding for middle school sports likely helped increase youth crime rates in Montgomery. Josh MoonJanuary 3, 2025
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards over $7.6 million for Alabama highway safety enforcement The grants will help fund major highway safety campaigns. StaffOctober 10, 2024
Legislature Bill would penalize not disclosing concealed firearms to law enforcement Under existing law, individuals carrying a concealed firearm must inform law enforcement officers of a firearm when asked. Alex JobinOctober 7, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell secures $24.7 million from the DOJ This investment will support law enforcement, crime prevention, victim assistance, and emergency management programs. StaffOctober 7, 2024
Local news Mayor Woodfin launches pilot safety initiative to create safer streets Safe Streets is a strategic safety initiative that will limit the number of entry and exit points within a certain perimeter. StaffJuly 4, 2024
Local news Montgomery mass shooting leaves 13 injured, officials frustrated The shooting at a large party saw more than 360 rounds fired and party-goers diving for cover. Josh MoonJune 24, 2024
State Union ratifies new contract with Jefferson County coal mining company Two local unions ratified a new agreement with a mining company accused of contributing to a man’s death in March. Chance PhillipsMay 8, 2024
National Sewell: DOJ awards $38 million to Alabama to fight crime, make communities safer “Making our communities safer for our children and families has always been a top priority of mine,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 12, 2023
Public safety Report: How America’s gun violence crisis affects young people According to the new report, young people feel the impact of our country’s gun violence crisis firsthand. StaffJuly 26, 2023