Bigger Penalty for Crimes Against Law Enforcement and First Responders

ALEA Sgt. Steve Jarrett and Trp. Johnathan Appling participated in a joint press conference at the Alabama State House with members of the Alabama House of Representatives and first responders from around the state.

The committee passage of two important law enforcement related bills was announced.

HB386 increases the classification of assault on a law enforcement officer, firefighter, emergency medical personnel and other public servants, from a class C felony to a class B felony.

HB407 makes it a class C felony to threaten a law enforcement officer with firearm or other deadly weapon.