ALEA Press Releases

  SELMA – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) welcomed 32 new members to its family Aug. 15, during Trooper Class 2019-A’s graduation at the agency’s training facility in Selma. Prior to administering the oath of office… Read Full Release

Secretary Hal Taylor of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) fully supports Governor Kay Ivey’s decision to promote Alabama’s Slow Down Move Over Awareness Month each August. “We cannot stress enough the importance of Alabama’s 'move over law’ to… Read Full Release

School and football may have started, but summer is far from over. During the next few weeks, Alabama waterways will continue to attract crowds as everyone tries to squeeze in a little more warm-weather fun. Before hitting the river, beach or lake,… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are set to put the brakes on speeding Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21, during  Operation Southern Shield 2019, a speed enforcement campaign covering… Read Full Release

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's (ALEA) Troopers are serious when it comes to driving under the influence, driving while distracted, speeding and other deadly driving behaviors during the Fourth of July holiday travel period, which is from 12:01 a.m.… Read Full Release

Lake Martin boaters will find a new “No Wake” zone when they visit the lake this summer. The zone was created at the bridge where Ridge Island Way crosses over to Chimney Rock Island, or what’s commonly known as “The Bridge To Nowhere.”   “… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is working with law enforcement partners across the state to promote seat-belt usage and traffic/water safety in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. The official holiday travel period is from 12:01 a.m… Read Full Release

Update ALEA's Driver License Division has chosen to make minor adjustments to hours of operation during its Saturday service pilot program. The Driver License Examining Offices in Birmingham, Mobile and Opelika will be open from 7… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Lutzie 43 Foundation is partnering with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) to co-promote the foundation’s 43 Key Seconds initiative. The initiative aims to create the first nationally recognized symbol for… Read Full Release

    MONTGOMERY -- Play it safe this spring break season! Prepare for busier roadways and waterways as motorists make their way to beaches, lakes and other warm-weather destinations. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency offers… Read Full Release