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Legislation strengthening punishment for leading police chases passes…
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (220+ words) On a Wednesday edition of Mobile radio's FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) discussed legislation broadening the scope of penalties for those who lead police chases in Alabama. SB 233, sponsored by Bell, would…...
‘It was just pure harassment’: Senate passes bill blocking law…
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (156+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday blocking law enforcement from boarding boats for safety inspections. The bill by State Rep. Shane Stringer (R-Citronelle) prohibits law enforcement officers from stopping or boarding vessels for safety or marine…...
Senate committee approves bill setting minimum police staffing…
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (145+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee passed legislation on Tuesday that sets minimum staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery. The bill by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) would provide minimum staffing requirements for…...
Barrett Gilbreath: It's not racist to want more police in Montgomery…
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (503+ words) It seems fashionable these days to cry racism any time someone proposes a logical solution to the problems plaguing Montgomery. Such is the case with SB298, which enables the state to intervene if a city like Montgomery is not meeting minimum…...
'One of the most crucial law enforcement agencies in our country':…
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (295+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Chiefs of police hear from FBI during annual conference in Montgomery…
1+ week, 1+ day ago (555+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama Association of Chiefs of Police (AACOP) met this week in Montgomery for a winter conference. Topics covered included how to work with federal authorities in a tense environment amid nationwide immigration operations. The conference serves as a…...
Morgan County Sheriff's Office arrests illegal alien after hidden…
1+ week, 2+ day ago (192+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Montgomery Police officer, Montgomery Academy student involved in…
1+ week, 3+ day ago (606+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
Senate committee holds public hearing on bill setting minimum police…
1+ week, 5+ day ago (330+ words) The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee held a public hearing on legislation setting staffing standards for law enforcement agencies in Montgomery and Huntsville. The bill by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) would provide minimum staffing requirements for Class…...
Speculation looms in case of missing Enterprise toddler | Alabama News
1+ week, 5+ day ago (184+ words) Enterprise Police are asking the public to come forward if they have seen a missing toddler within the past 30 days. Genesis Reid, 2, was reported missing by her mother on Monday, although police are reaching out for clues as to when…...