Police

I wish violent crimes were not an everyday occurrence in Alabama. Wish in one hand, and, well, you-know-what in the other hand....and see which one fills up first. As we get ready for a new year, the violent crime statistics are released for review. This research is from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting stats on violent crime and property crime.

Community members are outraged over the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old at the hands of police.

Another controversy comes to police in America. This time, an Alabama police officer, in Birmingham, is seen hitting a woman in the face.

I really love reporting stories like this one. Police officers have thousands and thousands of interactions each day across Tuscaloosa and the USA. So often, these men and women do something great for us citizens. Most of the time, these great stories are never reported.

Incredible, INTENSE video of life saving police officer near Birmingham. If not for the quick thinking officer, this baby could be gone. This is the intense bodycam video:

It happens every single day in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A police officer does something that never gets reported to the public. Unless a citizen nearby has a phone with them and happens to snap a photo or record a video.

As you venture out this holiday weekend, be sure you know about the shocking speed traps before you go.

The teenager has been arrested on felony drug and weapons charges after they fled a residential area in West End that afternoon. There is a second suspect still on the lam.

Instead of a planned protest in Wichita, KS, police officers and activist came together in a peaceful way for the First Steps Community Cookout

It is said that ignorance of the law is no excuse, a statement often made by someone who unknowingly breaks a law. Unfortunately, it's usually AFTER an event in which important knowledge is obtained. Such is the case when it comes to police training.