ALEA graduates 44 new troopers in final class of Governor Ivey’s tenure
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA)- A new Alabama state trooper class has officially graduated after months of training and preparation.
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency says 44 graduates walked the stage Wednesday in what will be the final class of Governor Kay Ivey’s tenure.
Members of Class 2026-B completed months of rigorous training to prepare for the demands of law enforcement.
Training began May 18 for uncertified candidates, while additional candidates who already held law enforcement certification joined on August 24.
“Through these last 24 weeks it has been an incredible experience to grow as a law-enforcement officer in the state of Alabama the bond that I have with our classmates is absolutely incredible you know you live together for 24 weeks like I said you fight through battles with each other you grow and you become a family and that’s what we really are here at ALEA We’re a family so it’s giving me 44 brothers and sisters to my left and into my right as we join this agency together it’s an exciting opportunity,” says Stephen Peter, the class president of Trooper Class 2026-B.
The graduating class will serve across all seven ALEA troops statewide, with four graduates assigned to Marine Patrol and one assigned to Protective Services.
“Class 2026 B your uniform will be identified Will identify you as an Alabama state trooper your character and your actions will show people what that means safe serve safely serve this great state honorably and never tarnish that badge on your chest,” says Sheriff Kevin Turner of Madison County, who was the guest speaker.
This graduation will bring the total number of ALEA trooper trainees who have graduated during her administration to 504 across 19 classes.
