ALEA Press Releases

MONTGOMERY – At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, Cpl. Jeremy Alford with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division was injured during an officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred after Cpl.… Read Full Release

MADISON COUNTY – On Tuesday, March 28, at the request of the Huntsville Police Department, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, who tragically passed away after being struck by gunfire on Tuesday… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Proper load securement is extremely important for a variety of reasons. Whether simply transporting personal items in the back of a pickup or securing industrial equipment on a commercial motor vehicle, it’s the… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Springtime in Alabama is just around the corner, so now is the time to prepare for boating season. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Marine Patrol Division are set to launch Boating… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – March 20, marks the first official day of spring, meaning vacation and spring break travel plans are on the rise. While the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will continue to focus on dangerous driving… Read Full Release

Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If you plan on consuming alcohol, designate a sober driver in advance to get you home safely. Remain attentive around large vehicles and semi-trucks.Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- On Friday, Feb. 10, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) was contacted by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office concerning a burned body, which had been discovered near Macon County 2… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Archer to Director of ALEA’s Department of Public Safety (DPS), effective March 1. The appointment follows the… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Despite the overwhelming cooperation between Alabama citizens and first responders, numerous motorists across the state continuously fail to yield properly and safely when being approached by authorized emergency vehicles.… Read Full Release