ALEA Press Releases

On Wednesday, Feb. 11, Special Agents assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) Major Crimes Unit launched an officer-involved shooting investigation involving Officers assigned to the Metro Area Crime Suppression (… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) confirms that a Special Agent assigned to ALEA’s SWAT Team was struck by gunfire during an officer-involved shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday, Feb. 11, at approximately 5:51 p.m. in the 4000 Block of Longleaf… Read Full Release

As today marks Safer Internet Day, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is encouraging parents, caregivers, educators and communities to take proactive steps to help keep children safe online as technology continues to play a growing role in everyday life.From… Read Full Release

On Sunday, Jan. 25, at the request of the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, Special Agents with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) launched an investigation into an in-custody death. On Sunday, Jan. 25, an inmate at… Read Full Release

On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Trooper assigned to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division located a stolen 2003 Chevrolet Silverado traveling southbound on Interstate 65 into Montgomery County. The ALEA Trooper… Read Full Release

When an individual goes missing, swift coordination and clear communication can make all the difference. In recognition of National Missing Persons Day on Feb. 3, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is highlighting the critical role the Alabama Fusion Center (… Read Full Release

Due to the potential for hazardous driving conditions, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Offices located within the northern portion of the state will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, to ensure the safety of employees and the public.All… Read Full Release

With the potential for winter weather impacts across Alabama this weekend, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is urging motorists statewide to prepare now and remain alert for hazardous road conditions, including black ice and slick roadways, as forecasts… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is joining more than 70 traffic safety and advocacy groups nationwide in observing National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, 2026. This critical lifesaving initiative, led by We Save Lives and The National Road Safety… Read Full Release

On Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m. during the course of the manhunt, officers with the Opp Police Department along with an ALEA Special Agent encountered Matthews on the front porch of a home located on Childre Court in Opp within Covington County… Read Full Release