ALEA Press Releases

With the arrival of warmer weather and clearer skies, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) proudly recognizes May as National Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month. This month, ALEA is dedicated to promoting safety measures and increasing public… Read Full Release

In a solemn ceremony held at the State Capitol, Secretary of Alabama Law Enforcement, Hal Taylor stood with Governor Kay Ivey, Attorney General Steve Marshall and other distinguished officials to honor the brave law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in… Read Full Release

As National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week (NWZAW) 2024 kicks off from April 15 to 19, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) reaffirms its commitment to ensuring the safety of workers and motorists in work zones across the state with this year’s theme: "Work… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning the loss of Jermyius Young a Deputy with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.  “As we wake this morning, our hearts are heavy as tragedy has struck the… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is kicking off its fourth annual ‘Think Smart Before You Start’ spring safety campaign as students of all ages and their families prepare for end-of-the-school-year festivities such as spring break, prom and the upcoming… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is pleased to announce the relocation of its Huntsville Driver License Office at 1115-A Church Street to a new location at 7262 Governors West in Huntsville. The upgrade to this new spacious office… Read Full Release

On Saturday, Feb. 24, at approximately 3:42 a.m., an explosive device was detonated near the intersection of Washington Avenue and South Bainbridge Street, outside of the Alabama Attorney General's Office in downtown Montgomery. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (… Read Full Release

February 6, marks Safer Internet Day, a global initiative aimed at promoting a safer and more responsible use of online technology and mobile phones, especially among children and young people. In light of this important day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU) has been honored with the Strides For Safety Award as recognition for its achievement and continued commitment to enhancing commercial vehicle safety as well as crash reduction within the… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Over the course of 2023, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) recorded a decrease in fatalities on Alabama’s roadways. Troopers assigned to ALEA’s Highway Patrol Division investigated crashes that resulted in 26 fewer lives lost in 2023 as compared… Read Full Release