AG Strange Holds 17th Annual Law Enforcement Summit

Attorney General Luther Strange presented the 17th annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit on Tuesday, October 18, carrying on a tradition since 2000. Nearly 900 law enforcement officers from throughout Alabama registered to attend and received practical information and professional training. The 2016 summit was held in Montgomery at Frazer United Methodist Church.

Attorney General Strange welcomed law enforcement officers and discussed the work of his office in supporting law enforcement throughout the state. “I can’t think of a tougher job across our country than serving on the front lines as a law enforcement officer.

Too often people are quick to judge the professionalism and integrity of our dedicated public servants. My law enforcement summit is a way for me and my staff to give back to these brave men and women, to give them an opportunity to know that they are appreciated and respected.”

This year’s conference featured a series of presentations from experts: “Responding to People with Special Needs,” by Dustin Chandler, president and co-founder of Interaction Advisory Group; “Law Enforcement Response to Officer-Involved Shootings,” by Captain Scott Bartle, Region G Commander of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s State Bureau of Investigation; “Recruiting for Today’s Law Enforcement Agency/Minority Recruiting,” by Chief A.C. Roper, chief of police of the Birmingham Police Department; and “Legislative Update,” by Chief Deputy Attorney General Alice Martin.

A somber highlight of the day came with the commemoration of fallen officers who lost their lives in the line of duty during the past year. Attorney General Strange and Chief Deputy Martin recognized the sacrifices of the following officers with a presentation of memorial flags and certificates of honor:

Deputy Sheriff Sergeant Troy Seamon of the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office, died on April 4, 2016. He suffered an apparent heart attack while on duty. He had served with the Autauga County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 18 years. Sergeant Seamon started as a reserve deputy and paid his own way through police academy. He handled the department’s technology initiatives, served as a grant writer and registered sex offenders. Sergeant Seamon was known throughout the agency for his sense of humor and his quick wit. He leaves behind his parents and sister.