Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Seal
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Seal
AbbreviationALEA
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 1, 2015
Preceding agency
  • 12 legacy agencies
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAlabama, US
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersMontgomery, Alabama
Agency executive
  • Hal Taylor, Secretary of Law Enforcement
Child agencies
Website
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The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is a law enforcement agency serving the U.S. state of Alabama. It exists within the Executive Branch of State Government to coordinate public safety in Alabama.[1] It was formed on 1 January 2015 by the merger of 12 state law enforcement agencies.[2][3] The Secretary, its chief executive, is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Governor of Alabama.[4] ALEA is divided into two functional divisions, the Department of Public Safety and the State Bureau of Investigations.[1] The Secretary of ALEA is responsible for appointing a Director of both divisions, after consultation with the Governor.[5][6]

  1. ^ a b Ala. Code 1975, § 41-27-1
  2. ^ "Merging 12 Alabama law enforcement agencies will increase safety, save money, officials say". AL.com. Associated Press. 28 December 2014. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  3. ^ "About ALEA". Website of Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. State of Alabama. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  4. ^ Ala. Code 1975, § 41-27-2
  5. ^ Ala. Code 1975, § 41-27-5
  6. ^ Ala. Code 1975, § 41-27-6