Alabama police officers

The Huntsville Police Department is promoting four Investigators, five Sergeants and two Lieutenants. The city says they will work in various positions throughout the department with both sworn and civilian personnel.

The Birmingham Police Department is moving quickly to establish a new officer recruitment and retention plan after gaining approval from the City Council. The goal of the plan is to prioritize the hiring of 172 patrol officers to achieve staffing targets in police precincts and coverage in neighborhoods.

Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin and the Birmingham Police Department have presented their recommended officer recruitment and retention plan. The city reports the plan will prioritize the hiring of 172 patrol officers to achieve staffing targets in police precincts and coverage in neighborhoods.

Research shows the stressors police officers encounter daily can lead to a significantly reduced life expectancy, sometimes 10-15 years shorter. Stress, anxiety and disrupted sleep patterns are just a few of the stressors that can impact the physical and emotional well-being of police officers.

The Poarch Band of Creek Indians has donated $50,000 to Jacksonville State University’s Law Enforcement Training Center. The facility provides free training to police officers statewide, offering numerous courses per year led by national experts.

A new study shows that Alabama may not be the best place to be a police officer.The financial website WalletHub says that Alabama ranks number 42 among…

A bill has been passed by the Alabama Legislature that would create a database that would track disciplinary actions and excessive force complaints…

HOMEWOOD, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama police officer was suspended and demoted after he posted a video of himself rapping a song with controversial lyrics.…

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Alabama is seeing an alarming rise in gun violence against law enforcement officers, authorities said.Three Alabama police…