May 22, 2023 Group Watch: Back the Blue: State Officials Honor National Police Week
Last week was National Police Week, a to pay tribute to fallen officers, express appreciation for those who serve, raise awareness about the challenges they face, and celebrate remarkable achievements of our everyday law enforcement officers. May 15 was National Peace Officers Memorial Day, and state leaders paid their respects. “Alabama will always respect those who wear the uniform,” Governor Kay Ivey said. On the federal level, Alabama’s U.S. Senate delegation is among the most pro-police in D.C. Senator Katie Britt, Senator Tommy Tuberville and 37 Republican colleagues introduced the Back the Blue Act. The Alabama Legislature has also authorized a slate of pro-police bills this session under the leadership of Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed and Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.
