ALEA Press Releases

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extends the FMCSA CDL Waiver- 3.24.20 in response to the continuing COVID-19 Emergency for States, CDL Holders, CLP Holders, and Interstate Drivers Operating Commercial Motor Vehicles. The FMCSA CDL Waiver- 3.24.2020,… Read Full Release

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Secretary Hal Taylor issued the following statement concerning Sgt. Stephen Williams of the Moody Police Department, who was killed Tuesday, June 2, in the line of duty: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of yet… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey has signed into law an expanded version of Alabama’s Missing Senior Alert, now to be known as the Missing and Endangered Person Alert, effective Monday, June 1. Currently, the Missing Senior Alert may be issued for missing… Read Full Release

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 period, which… 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 other… 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 Taylor said,… 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 local… 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 response to… Read Full Release