ALEA Press Releases

For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 States Already Successfully Implementing 70% of the Standards WASHINGTON— In line with the previously announced timeline, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today released an achievable… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, Department of Public Safety, Marine Police, and Alcoholic Beverage Control Board have teamed together to remind citizens of the importance of safety during the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.  During… Read Full Release

[Montgomery, Alabama] The State of Alabama has been awarded a grant for $2,044,932 to aid First Responders with implementing a strategic plan to improve voice and data communications through the FirstNet program.   FirstNet provides emergency… Read Full Release

[Montgomery, Alabama] Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Agricultural & Rural Crime Unit (ARCU), working in conjunction with the Shelby County Sheriff’s and District Attorney’s Offices, the Lauderdale County Sheriff’s and District Attorney Offices, made… Read Full Release

[Montgomery, Alabama] A letter addressed to the Alabama Attorney General containing a white powdery substance was received and opened in the reception area of the Attorney General’s office located on Washington Avenue today. Local, state, and federal first… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday highlighted the success of the newly-formed Agriculture Rural Crime Unit (ARCU). A new unit in the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, the ARCU is tasked with investigating agriculture and rural crimes such as… Read Full Release

Our most heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the families and friends of the 19 brave firefighters who lost their lives while battling a wild fire in Arizona this past Sunday. They were members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, based in Prescott, AZ. “Our Public… Read Full Release

MONTGOMERY -- Another school year is drawing to a close, and the member agencies of the Alabama’s Integrated State Law Enforcement Task Force remind everyone -- particularly parents and their graduating high school seniors and other teens -- to add safety to any celebration… Read Full Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2013 MONTGOMERY-Governor Robert Bentley on Wednesday announced the creation of a strategic plan for preventing and responding to active shooter events at various types of facilities. The plan was compiled by Secretary of… Read Full Release

OFFICE OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2013 MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Homeland Security Director Spencer Collier on Thursday updated the… Read Full Release