ALEA Press Releases

MONTGOMERY – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency investigated 375 traffic crashes with five fatalities, as well as 10 boat crashes and four non-boating fatalities (drownings) during this year’s official Memorial Day holiday travel… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Summer’s unofficial kickoff is just days away, and ALEA Troopers urge motorists and boaters to make safety a top priority. ALEA’s Secretary Hal Taylor said, “Memorial Day weekend is a popular time for road trips to the beach, lake or… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is reviewing Governor Kay Ivey’s amended safer-at-home order and finalizing plans to resume normal operations at its Driver License Division locations across the state.  ALEA’s Secretary Hal… Read Full Release

BIRMINGHAM POST – Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency arrested one of two drivers on Monday, May 4, in relation to a fatal crash that occurred on March 9 in the Fairfield area. Kevin Lamar King, 27, of Birmingham has been charged with… Read Full Release

Sample Access Letter   {Date of Issuance} {Letterhead} {Name/Address of Requesting Entity} {Phone/Email Contact Information}   To Whom It May Concern: The bearer of this letter is a(n) {employee or contractor or vendor} of {Name of… Read Full Release

Montgomery -- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has made available the following Access Letter Template, and accompanying guidance produced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as a recommended — but optional — resource for state and… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, April 3, the stay-at-home order in… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is receiving a high volume of inquiries from motorists concerning enforcement along Alabama roadways, particularly since Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday, April 3, the stay-at-home order in… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Because schools, businesses and churches have closed indefinitely in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), more people are spending their free time on Alabama waterways. Activity on Alabama’s lakes, rivers and other bodies of water… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- ALEA Advises the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted an extension for expired Alabama CDL /CLP licenses and Medical Certifications. FMCSA has granted a waiver in response to the COVID-19 emergency for… Read Full Release