ALEA Press Releases

MONTGOMERY – On Thursday, July 1, Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol, in conjunction with the Mississippi Highway Patrol and Louisiana State Police, will participate in an intensified enforcement effort on… Read Full Release

BUTLER COUNTY – A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 65 in Butler County has claimed the life of 10 individuals, including nine children. Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division were notified at… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has announced its Driver License Examining Offices across the state, as well as its other facilities, will be closed Friday, June 18, in observance of the nation’s new Juneteenth federal holiday… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning the loss of Baldwin County Sheriff’s Deputy William “Bill” Smith who tragically lost his life Sunday, June 6, while conducting a brave… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY — It is with deep sadness and regret that the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) must announce the passing of one of the agency’s Explosive Detection K-9s. K9 Indy passed away on Friday, June 4. K-9 Indy began his career in 2011 and… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division investigated seven traffic fatalities; however, its Marine Patrol Division saw a dramatic decrease in the overall boating and non-boating (drowning) fatalities during… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – As thousands prepare to travel and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) encourages everyone to fully understand the importance of preparing your vehicle, motorcycle, or vessel before you leave… Read Full Release

SELMA – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) graduated the 13 members of Trooper Class 2021-A on Thursday, May 27, at ALEA’s Training Center in Selma. Before swearing in the agency’s newest sworn members, ALEA Secretary Hal Taylor… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has launched a new highspeed notification system known as CodeRED, designed to notify residents of missing person alerts throughout the state. ALEA unveiled the new system on Tuesday, May 25, to… Read Full Release

Montgomery – With the weather heating up, it’s time for thousands of boaters to hit the waterways and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities. Alabamians and first-time boat owners across the state are expected to commence another summer season by… Read Full Release