Alabama police officers

A bipartisan coalition in Alabama has come together to endorse a public safety package that would ban devices that convert semi-automatic weapons into machine guns. The group of mayors, lawmakers and law enforcement marks a rare consensus on gun restrictions and a departure from years of conflict about how to stem gun violence.

Gov. Kay Ivey is unveiling her public safety package for the State of Alabama, promised in her State of the State address. The public safety legislation, which is meant to support law enforcement and combat inner city gun violence, will be dubbed the "Safe Alabama" package.

Gov. Kay Ivey has ordered flags to remain lowered at half-staff in honor of Lt. Mark Meadows of the Irondale Police Department. The police officer was killed Monday after being struck by a truck while directing traffic outside a church.

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…