Gov. Kay Ivey signs the Safe Alabama Public Safety package into law
Gov. Kay Ivey has signed the Safe Alabama Public Safety Package into law.
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Fifth-grade students in Montgomery learn about law enforcement
Fifth-grade students in Montgomery Public Schools had a chance to learn about law enforcement this school year.
Governor Kay Ivey appoints new sheriff in Perry Co.
From the west Alabama Newsroom– There’s a new sheriff in town in Perry County. Governor Kay Ivey appointed veteran law enforcement officer Roy Fikes as the county’s new sheriff. He was sworn into office Thursday afternoon by Probate Judge Carlton Hogue. Fikes has 30-plus years of law enforcement experience — all of them in Perry County. He says residents can…
First Responders prepare for World Police and Fire Games this summer
“The games will be a great opportunity for all first responders in the state of Alabama to show what we’re made of.”
Butler County Sheriff Retiring after 40 Years in Law Enforcement
Butler County Sheriff Danny Bond is planning to retire at the end of January effectively starting a new chapter in his life.
Marion Military Institute expands its First Responder Program
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A program at Marion Military Institute is providing specialized training to make emergency first responder — a career-ready option for cadets. The First Responder Program at Marion Military Institute offers a flexible pathway for cadets to earn fire — emergency medical service — or law enforcement certifications. The program uses a state of the art…
Police Academy graduation puts more officers on the streets
From the West Alabama Newsroom– The Selma Police Department — and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office — were two of nineteen law enforcement agencies that had new officers among a new graduating class of the police academy. Selma PD has raised the starting pay for officers — in an effort to attract new officers. And Chief Kenta Fulford says he…
Attorney General Honors Fallen Wilcox Co. Constable
From the West Alabama Newsroom– Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall honors the service and sacrifice of a fallen Wilcox County law enforcement officer — in commemoration of National Police Week. “It’s important that we honor our fallen heroes,” said Marshall. It’s been about a year and a half since Wilcox County Constable — Madison “Skip” Nicholson — lost his life…
New Police Academy Graduates Aim to Make a Difference
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A rise in hostility towards law enforcement officers — and the rule of law — has lead to a noticeable drop in the number of people pursuing careers in law enforcement. “A lot of people aren’t getting into it,” said Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum. “The numbers are down.” Thirty seven new law enforcement officers…
Residents React to ‘Permitless Carry’ Gun Bill Now on Senate Floor
Montgomery residents are reacting to the ‘Permitless Carry’ gun bill that would eliminate the Concealed Carry Pistol License. “If you don’t have to have a permit, there will be guns everywhere,” said resident, Forrest Cox. The measure was approved by a vote of 6-4 , with Senator Greg Albritton (R)- Atmore abstaining from the vote. Law enforcement is concerned that the…
