Alabama Department of Public Safety

The Alabama Department of Public Safety is the uniform section of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, serving the U.S. state of Alabama. It is made up of three divisions: Highway Patrol Division, Marine Patrol Division, and Drivers' License Division.

Alabama Department of Public Safety
Alabama Department of Public Safety Seal
Common nameAlabama State Troopers
MottoCourtesy, Service, Protection
Agency overview
FormedDecember 5, 1935
Preceding agency
  • Alabama Highway Patrol (1935-1939)
Employees700–1,000 (civilian) ~ 220 (law enforcement)
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdictionAlabama, USA
Legal jurisdictionState of Alabama
General nature
Operational structure
HeadquartersAlabama Criminal Justice Center
Montgomery, Alabama
Agency executives
  • Jon Archer, Colonel
  • Will Wright, Major of Highway Patrol
  • [vacant at the time], Major of Drivers' License Division
  • Steve Thompson, Major of Marine Patrol
Parent agency
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Child agencies
  • Alabama Highway Patrol
  • Alabama Marine Patrol
  • Alabama Drivers License Division
Facilities
Posts and Field Offices15 posts and 2 field offices
Police VehiclesFord Explorer

Ford Taurus

Ford Expedition

Ford Crown Victoria

Ford F-250

Chevrolet Tahoe

Chevrolet Suburban

Chevrolet Impala

Dodge Charger

Dodge Durango

Dodge Ram
HelicoptersUH-1-H Huey

Bell 206B Jet Ranger

OH-58A+(w/ NightSun and FLIR)
PlanesBeech King Air 200 Cessna C-182
DogsGerman Shepherd Belgian Malinois
Website
Alabama DPS site
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