Governor Kay Ivey on Monday made a surprise visit to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Headquarters to show her appreciation to members of law enforcement – commemorating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Ivey thanked members of the law enforcement community for their commitment to keeping Alabama safe. The governor’s visit came during an operations meeting for the inauguration events on Monday. The governor expressed her appreciation for Secretary Hal Taylor, all those at ALEA, and other entities working to ensure the inauguration is safe for all in attendance.
“Every single person in every division of law enforcement puts their lives on the line each time they go to work,” said Gov. Kay Ivey. “I am proud to celebrate them and their service always but especially today on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Public safety always has and always will be a priority of the Ivey Administration, and under my watch, we will continue to ensure Alabama is the safest place to live, work and raise a family.”
Secretary Taylor said that Ivey has made public safety a top priority of her administration.
“Law enforcement truly has no greater friend than Governor Kay Ivey,” said Secretary Hal Taylor. “During her administration, public safety has remained a top priority. Her unwavering commitment to support not only the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency but all law enforcement partners across the state has boosted morale for the courageous men and women who serve. I am personally grateful for Governor Ivey’s steadfast support, which has allowed this Agency to fulfill its core mission in every corner of the state and make measurable progress in the law enforcement support and public safety services we employ.”
“I want Alabama to show our commitment to the people that wear the badge, not just in word but in action,” Ivey told reporters at an earlier event at the State Capitol with Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) Secretary John Hamm and Montgomery Police Chief Darryl Albert.
“A week from today, we will be marking the start of our next four years in office, and we will not stop pursuing our goal of being the safest state in the nation and a sanctuary for law enforcement,” Ivey said. “Here in Alabama, we will protect our citizens. We will encourage rehabilitation among our inmates. We will enforce the law. We will ensure justice for victims, and we will always have the backs of our law enforcement.”
Ivey’s inauguration for her second term will be on Monday.
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