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2013-01-01 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Headquarters
Montgomery, Alabama, USA

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) is a consolidated state-level law enforcement body created in 2013 by Act 2013-67 of the Alabama Legislature. It merges twelve formerly separate agencies into a single entity, including the Alabama Department of Homeland Security, Department of Public Safety, Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Fusion Center, Criminal Justice Information Center, Marine Police, Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Enforcement Division, Department of Revenue Enforcement, Forestry Commission Investigations, Agriculture and Industry Investigations, Public Service Commission Enforcement, and Office of Prosecution Services Computer Forensic Laboratories. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama, ALEA's mission is to efficiently provide quality service, protection, and safety through consolidated law enforcement, investigative, and support services. The agency handles driver licensing, traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, homeland security, marine patrol, and other public safety functions across the state, operating numerous trooper posts and driver license offices. It also manages a range of online services including background checks, ticket payments, and boat registration.

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Founding and Consolidation

ALEA was formally established in 2013 with the goal of improving operational efficiency and coordination among Alabama’s scattered law enforcement agencies. The consolidation brought together 12 distinct entities under one command structure, enabling streamlined budgeting, shared resources, and unified policy implementation.

Core Functions and Divisions

The agency is responsible for the state’s homeland security functions, operating the Alabama Fusion Center to gather and analyze threat intelligence. It also houses the Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI), which handles major crimes and officer-involved shootings. On the highway safety side, ALEA’s troopers enforce traffic laws and administer the state’s driver license program through a network of offices. The Marine Police division patrols Alabama’s waterways.

Grant Management and Recognition

ALEA manages grant programs, including the Homeland Security Grant Program, which in 2024 distributed approximately $4 million to local agencies. The agency has been recognized nationally, winning the 2026 AAMVA award for customer service innovation in its Driver License Division.

Leadership and Oversight

ALEA is headed by a Secretary of Law Enforcement appointed by the Governor. Key leadership includes Wendy Taylor as Programs Office Director and Jay Mosley as Homeland Security Advisor, both confirmed in a 2025 article by Aldailynews.com.

Key Products

  • Online Services

    A suite of digital services including driver license renewal, background checks, ticket payment, and boat registration.

  • Driver License Division

    Issuance and renewal of driver licenses and identification cards across multiple offices statewide.

  • Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI)

    Conducts criminal investigations and probes into officer-involved shootings.

  • Homeland Security Task Force

    Manages grant programs, threat assessments, and emergency preparedness initiatives.

  • Marine Police

    Enforces boating safety and patrols Alabama’s waterways.

  • Fusion Center

    Gathers and analyzes threat intelligence for the state.

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