Alabama's State Law Enforcement
- Law enforcement operating at the state level -
State Operated:
Operated & employed by the state's government.Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: Department of Public Safety
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Alabama
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: State Bureau of Investigation
Officer Title:
Special Agent
Governing Body:
Alabama
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Conducts investigations and provides investigation assistance to other law enforcement agencies
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency: Office of the Secretary
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Alabama
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services at the Capitol and all state buildings occupied by the State. Also provide dignitary protection.
Alabama Department of Natural Resources: Marine Resources
Officer Title:
Conservation Enforcement Officer
Governing Body:
Alabama Department of Natural Resources
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Protect Alabama’s marine resources
Alabama Department of Natural Resources: State Lands
Officer Title:
Conservation Enforcement Officer
Governing Body:
Alabama Department of Natural Resources
Jurisdiction:
State trust lands
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Alabama's state own trust lands
Alabama Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries
Officer Title:
Conservation Enforcement Officer
Governing Body:
Alabama Department of Natural Resources
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Enforce Alabama's fish and wildlife laws
Alabama Department of Natural Resources: Alabama State Parks
Officer Title:
Park Ranger
Governing Body:
Alabama Department of Natural Resources
Jurisdiction:
Alabama State Parks property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Alabama's state owned parks
Alabama Attorney General's Office
Officer Title:
Investigator
Governing Body:
Alabama's Attorney General
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Conduct specialized criminal investigations into public corruption, cybercrime, white-collar fraud, and Medicaid abuse
Alabama Port Authority Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Alabama Port Authority
Jurisdiction:
Alabama Port Authority properties
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Alabama's state owned ports, and surrounding waterways
Jefferson State Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Jefferson State Community College
Jurisdiction:
Jefferson State Community College property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Jefferson State Community College
Lawson State Community College Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Lawson State Community College
Jurisdiction:
Lawson State Community College property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Lawson State Community College
UAB Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Jurisdiction:
University of Alabama at Birmingham property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alabama Department of Corrections: Law Enforcement Services Division
Officer Title:
Agent
Governing Body:
Alabama
Jurisdiction:
ADOC facilities
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Perform contraband interdiction, fugitive apprehension, and prison security
Emergency Vehicles
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Page last updated: September 12, 2026