Alabama Grants $135K for Law Enforcement Training

0:00It's March 26th. This is Birmingham News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has awarded $135,000 in grants to boost law enforcement training. $75,000 goes to Jacksonville State University for crime scene work, while $60,000 heads to Auburn University at. Montgomery for crime prevention efforts. Jacksonville State Center for Applied Forensics would train officers on spotting, protecting, gathering evidence. They'll hand out crime kits too, covering everything from basics to advanced techniques. Meanwhile, Auburn University at Montgomery's program targets proactive steps to cut down crime chances. It's open to cops, state agencies, and others looking to stay ahead of trouble. Governor Ivey calls knowledge, a top tool for safe communities, and holding offenders accountable. Aideca Director Kenneth Boswell agrees, saying these skills help officers serve folks better. The money flows from the U.S. Department of Justice through Aideca.

1:01With these grants in place, Alabama law enforcement gains fresh tools to tackle crimes hit on and build stronger neighborhoods statewide.