On Wednesday, Feb. 12, Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Hal Taylor, joined Governor Kay Ivey, House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger and other state and local leaders to advocate and express support for Governor Ivey’s Safe Alabama public safety package. The event was held at the Alabama State Capitol inside the Old House Chamber.
Governor Ivey unveiled the public safety package during her recent State of the State Address, which was held on Tuesday, Feb. 4
Following Wednesday’s event at the Capitol, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor said, “I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Governor Ivey for her unwavering commitment to the safety of our citizens and for championing this important package. I also want to thank our legislators and other leaders for their continued support of law enforcement as well as this initiative. Together, we are taking significant strides toward a safer Alabama.”
He also highlighted and said, “The challenges we face to ensure we provide public safety cannot be overstated. This package not only aims to effectively reduce and combat gun violence but also strengthens the legal protections for the dedicated law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to keep our citizens safe.
Additionally, the funding provision to hire additional officers for the Metro Area Crime Suppression (MACS) Unit strengthens our capacity to reduce crime and expand assistance to our local and federal partners.”
To learn more about Governor Ivey’s Safe Alabama Package, please click here.
