ALEA Press Releases

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is taking measures to warn and educate the public of an increase in the trafficking of fentanyl mixed with xylazine. Xylazine, also known at “Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has… Read Full Release

Voting has officially begun for the 10th Annual America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest! Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police organizations across the nation vying for the top spot in the American… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining the Alabama Transportation Institute in kicking off National Rural Road Safety Awareness Week (RRSAW), which runs today, July 17, through Friday, July 21. The weeklong observance is part of a nationwide campaign… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – This year’s Fourth of July extended holiday period was one day longer than the holiday in 2022, however, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol investigated 50 percent fewer traffic deaths than the previous year. ALEA’… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – As millions of American citizens prepare to celebrate the birth of our country with both friends and family, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will be working overtime to ensure Alabama’s roadways and waterways are safe for everyone… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Passengers accounted for 62 percent of traffic fatalities nationwide in 2019, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It’s imperative that passengers take responsibility for their own safety, in conjunction with being aware… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY — To help keep everyone safe on America’s roads, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind all drivers to Drive… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Labeled the unofficial start of Summer, Memorial Day is one of three upcoming major holidays when Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) experience an influx of citizens and visitors on both Alabama’s busy… Read Full Release

CLICK IT. DON’T RISK IT! No matter what type of vehicle you drive, one of the safest choices drivers and passengers can make is to buckle up. Ensure all the vehicle’s occupants are buckled up and children are utilizing a child restraint system. In… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Like the waves on Alabama’s beautiful gulf coast shoreline, Summer is quickly rolling in, and with the weather warming up, it is a fantastic time to enjoy our state’s scenic waterways. Whether you’re a boater, angler, or water sports… Read Full Release