ALEA Press Releases

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

MONTGOMERY – Forecasts are calling for severe weather and storms, which could potentially produce tornadoes and damaging winds in excess of 70 mph across the southern portion of the state. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages motorists to avoid… Read Full Release

As 2023 ends and we enjoy the final days of December, it reminds us that winter is here as local forecasters are calling for freezing temperatures, rain and possible snow flurries in the northern part of the state. Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement… Read Full Release