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2010

State Troopers Prepare for Spring Break Traffic
(127.36kb, 03/12/2010) - Urge Teen and All Drivers to Buckle Up, Drive Sober

Gillis Named Finalist for IACP Award
(121.44kb, 02/04/2010)

2009

Troopers Step Up Patrols for Holiday Safety
(123.47kb, 12/17/2009) - Grants Fuel Extra Enforcement

Law Enforcement Urges Caution, Vigilance Among Holiday Shoppers
(101.41kb, 12/07/2009)

State Troopers Prepare for Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic
(125.94kb, 11/20/2009)

Phenix City Driver License Examining Office To Relocate Oct. 1
(116.62kb, 09/29/2009)

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Grant Funds Trooper Efforts
(107.5kb, 09/09/2009)

Troopers Gear Up For Labor Day Traffic Safety
(121.7kb, 09/01/2009) - Impaired Driving Crackdown to Continue

Crash Reports Now Available Online
(26.77kb, 09/01/2009) - Public Safety Offers Web-based Service as Added Efficiency, Convenience

State’s ‘Move-over’ Law Strengthened
(97.3kb, 08/11/2009) - Increases Roadside Safety of First Responders

Jefferson County Office Closings to Affect Driver License Services
(30.14kb, 07/30/2009) - Public Safety Encourages Patience, Recommends Service at Outlying DL Sites

Fee for Driver Licenses, Non-driver ID Cards Increases by 50 Cents
(93.27kb, 07/24/2009)

Troopers Target Preventable Fatalities in Regional Take Back Our Highways Campaign
(125.65kb, 07/23/2009)

State Trooper Class 2009-A Graduates
(124.49kb, 07/10/2009)

DPS Expands Program to Schedule Road Skills Tests to Dothan
(97.89kb, 06/30/2009)

Troopers Work to Ensure a Safe Fourth of July
(89.14kb, 06/29/2009)

State Troopers Arrest Three in Driver License Fraud Case
(97.74kb, 06/12/2009)

DPS Improves Service at DL Offices In Opelika, Clanton
(89.53kb, 04/03/2009)

Agencies Provide Shooting Investigation Update
(16.28kb, 03/13/2009)

Public Safety Updates Investigation Information
(88.86kb, 03/12/2009)

DPS Issues Statement On Continuing Homicide Investigation
(94.97kb, 03/11/2009)

Agencies Respond to Multiple Homicides in South Alabama
(25.98kb, 03/10/2009)

State Troopers Urge Spring Break Safety
(31.05kb, 03/09/2009) - Cite Importance of Seat Belts, Sobriety

AMBER Alert Awareness Day
(26.56kb, 01/15/2009) - DPS Commemorates AMBER Alert Awareness Day Jan. 13

2008

Troopers Working to Save Lives
(30.74kb, 12/16/2008) - Holiday Enforcement Plans Include Extra Patrols, Aggressive DUI Enforcement

Fusion Center Opening
(29.28kb, 12/01/2008) - Alabama Announces New Center to Help Fight Terrorism, Crime

New State Troopers Graduate
(28.86kb, 11/21/2008) - Members of Class 2008-B Join Trooper Ranks

Trooper Safety Campaign Targets DUI
(27.33kb, 11/18/2008) - Troopers Announce Holiday Safety Enforcement Initiative, Target Impaired Driving

DPS Recognizes Service to State and Nation
(32.64kb, 10/20/2008) - Public Safety Recognizes Employees for Service As Combat Veterans in Global War on Terrorism

DL Identity Theft Case Nets Arrest
(29.59kb, 10/16/2008) - Identity Theft Case Leads to Capture, Arrest in Ohio

DPS Director Swears in New Troopers
(29.19kb, 09/05/2008) - Sixteen Members of Class 2008-A to Join Trooper Ranks

Troopers Prepare For Labor Day Traffic
(29.44kb, 08/27/2008) - Enforcement Plans Include Impaired Driving Crackdown

ABI Seeks Public's Assistance in Locating Bank Robbery Suspect
(177.54kb, 08/26/2008)

Riley, Public Safety Announce 'Take Back Our Highways' Campaign
(29.23kb, 08/13/2008) - Troopers Set Sights on DUI, Seat Belt Violations, Aggressive Driving

Troopers Encourage Back-To-School Safety
(28.89kb, 08/08/2008) - Provide School Zone, Bus Safety Reminders for Motorists

DPS Announces 'Aggressive Driving' Crackdown
(28.68kb, 07/02/2008) - Adds More Interceptor Vehicles, Motorcycles to Patrol Fleet

Troopers to Target Aggressive Driving During Fourth
(27.56kb, 06/27/2008) - DPS Urges Independence Day Holiday Safety

Troopers Anticipate Heavy Traffic for Music Festival
(88.42kb, 06/05/2008) - Urge Motorists to Drive with Extreme Caution in Coffee County Area

Troopers Prepare for Memorial Day, Summer Traffic
(29.52kb, 05/19/2008)

Wallace Community College-Selma, Public Safety Team Up to Provide Online Training for State Troopers
(29.15kb, 05/06/2008)

DPS Expands Program to Schedule Road Skills Driver License Tests
(26.77kb, 04/30/2008)

Public Safety Expands Driver License Services in Covington County
(27.06kb, 04/11/2008)

Public Safety Expands Driver License Services in Baldwin County
(26.75kb, 03/28/2008)

Alabama State Troopers Seize Drugs and Currency Following Traffic Stops
(26.44kb, 03/25/2008)

Alabama State Troopers Add Search-and-Rescue Helicopter to Fleet
(28.82kb, 03/25/2008)

Governor Riley Highlights Success of Highway Safety Programs
(16.99kb, 03/21/2008) - Images have been included and are located on the Service Division home page.

Public Safety Names Three Division Chiefs, Promotes New Trooper Majors
(26.84kb, 03/12/2008)

Troopers Urge Young Motorists to Drive Responsibly, Focus on Safety During Spring Break
(119.67kb, 03/06/2008)

Public Safety Opens New Mobile State Trooper Post
(29.38kb, 01/30/2008)

DPS Director Swears in New Troopers, Class 2007-B
(29.05kb, 01/18/2008) - Images have been included and are located on the Service Division home page.

DPS Expands Program to Schedule Road Skills Driver License Tests - Mobile and Huntsville
(26.94kb, 01/18/2008)

Motorists Urged to Exercise Caution
(27.16kb, 01/16/2008)

Troopers Seize Cocaine, Marijuana Following Traffic Stops
(26.48kb, 01/15/2008)

Department of Public Safety Joins in Commemorating National AMBER Alert Awareness Day Jan. 13
(26.6kb, 01/11/2008)

Public Safety Expands Driver License Services
(26.48kb, 01/07/2008)

2007

Public Safety Targets Impaired Driving During Holidays
(81.51kb, 12/19/2007)

Public Safety Announces Charges in Vandalism of Confederate Monument
(26.68kb, 12/14/2007)

Tri-state Take Back Our Highways Campaign Promotes Traffic Safety During Thanksgiving Travel Period
(33.92kb, 11/26/2007)

Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee Join in 'Take Back Our Highways'
(33.46kb, 11/08/2007)

Republic of Ireland's Road Safety Authority Observes Alabama Driver Licensing
(26kb, 10/23/2007)

Public Safety Pilots Program to Schedule Road Skills Tests
(26.3kb, 10/17/2007)

Alabama Enhances AMBER Alert Notification
(25.97kb, 10/10/2007)

Trooper Class 2007-A Graduates
(33.16kb, 09/07/2007)

Troopers Prepare for Labor Day Traffic
(30.84kb, 08/28/2007)

Alabama State Troopers Save Lives, Enhance Safety in 'Take Back Our Highways' Initiative
(33.93kb, 08/18/2007)

Alabama State Troopers to 'Take Back Our Highways'
(32.58kb, 07/26/2007)

Troopers Seize Cocaine, Arrest Texas Man Following Traffic Stop
(28.81kb, 07/18/2007)

New DL Office to Open at Redstone Arsenal on Wednesday
(28.91kb, 07/17/2007)

New, Renewal Commercial Driver License Applicants Advised to Apply at DL Examining Offices
(29.6kb, 06/29/2007)

DL Office Hours Change in Birmingham, Huntsville
(29.06kb, 06/29/2007)

Traffic Stop Nets Cocaine Seizure
(28.67kb, 06/28/2007)

Troopers to be Out in Force During Fourth
(30.63kb, 06/27/2007)

Indictment Handed Down in Theft of Driver License Receipts
(28.81kb, 06/19/2007)

Troopers to Step Up Enforcement, Join Safety Belt Campaign
(31.16kb, 05/22/2007)

Changes Slated for DL Examining Offices in Blount and St. Clair Counties
(29.91kb, 04/26/2007)

Mobile DL Examining Office Extends Hours of Operation
(29.64kb, 04/12/2007)

Mobile State Trooper Post To Relocate
(28.84kb, 03/16/2007)

New Driver License Office in Alexander City Opens March 6
(28.91kb, 03/02/2007)

Bingham Promoted to Assistant Director of Alabama Department of Public Safety
(30.08kb, 03/01/2007)

Summit to Address Law Enforcement Planning for Pandemic Influenza
(29.38kb, 02/26/2007)

Trooper Class 2006-D Graduates
(32.82kb, 01/25/2007)

Public Safety Improves Commercial Driver License Services
(30.18kb, 01/23/2007)

2006

Birmingham DL Office Extends Operating Hours
(28.89kb, 12/29/2006)

Troopers Will Be Out in Force During the Holidays
(30.35kb, 12/12/2006)

State Troopers Prepare for Heavy Thanksgiving Traffic
(30.07kb, 11/16/2006)

Twenty State Troopers Graduate, Take Oath of Office
(31.87kb, 11/16/2006)

Seven New Troopers Graduate from Trooper Academy
(30.35kb, 11/09/2006)

Troopers Say, "It's No Trick - Be Safe on Halloween"
(30.91kb, 10/25/2006)

ABI, Local and Federal Agents Arrest Tallapoosa County Couple
(30.84kb, 10/12/2006)

DL Troopers Arrest Cottondale Man
(28.7kb, 09/20/2006)

Troopers Issue Safety Tips for Motorists
(29.8kb, 09/15/2006)

Alexander City Driver License Examining Office to Close Temporarily Pending Relocation
(28.82kb, 09/14/2006)

Southeast 'Zero for 24' Labor Day Campaign Successful
(54.06kb, 09/13/2006)

Troopers to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers During Traffic Safety Campaign
(30.74kb, 08/24/2006)

ABI, Coosa County Sheriff's Department Arrest Subject in Kellyton Shooting Death
(28.52kb, 08/24/2006)

State Troopers Urge Motorists to Watch Out for School Buses
(35.9kb, 08/21/2006)

Driver License Examining Offices in Columbiana, Pell City to Open Five Days a Week Effective Aug. 21
(28.96kb, 08/15/2006)

ABI Arrests Phony Agent in Undercover Operation
(28.51kb, 07/07/2006)

Troopers Focus on Safety During the Fourth
(30.11kb, 06/27/2006)

Automated Testing Expands to All DL Testing Sites in July
(29.58kb, 06/27/2006)

Alabama State Trooper Class 2006-A Graduates
(35.23kb, 06/22/2006)

Mover-Over Law Goes Into Effect July 1, 2006
(28.99kb, 06/16/2006)

New Child Restraint Regulations Effective July 1, 2006
(30.52kb, 06/15/2006)

DPS Urges Alabamians to Prepare for Hurricane Season
(30.71kb, 06/14/2006)

Troopers Join in CIOT Blitz
(30.45kb, 05/19/2006)

Bingham Named Commander of Protective Services
(29.59kb, 04/19/2006)

Opelika Driver License Examinng Office to Relocate May 2
(29.5kb, 04/06/2006)

State Begins Enforcing Highway Safety Law on Commercial Vehicles
(31.98kb, 03/24/2006)

ABI Jails Gilbertown Man on Child Pornography, Abuse Charges
(29.25kb, 03/16/2006)

Troopers Will Be Out in Force during Spring Break
(29.96kb, 03/14/2006)

Samson Man Charged with Child Solicitation, Arrest Stems from Undercover ICAC Investigation
(29.98kb, 03/08/2006)

Troopers Arrest Driver License Applicant on Forgery Charge
(33.92kb, 01/25/2006)

AMBER Alert Awareness Day Jan. 13, Program's Focus is Bringing Children Home Safely
(32.43kb, 01/12/2006)

2005

Mobile Driver License Office Slated to Close for Remodeling
(28.86kb, 12/24/2005)

Troopers Work To Ensure Safe Holiday Travel
(30.2kb, 12/14/2005)

Driver License Sites Slated to Receive New Equipment
(30.18kb, 11/28/2005)

County Correctional Officers Arrested
(28.57kb, 11/23/2005)

DL Troopers Arrest Ohio Fugitive
(28.55kb, 11/23/2005)

Public Safety Seeking POST-certified Applicants to Sign on as New State Troopers
(32.07kb, 11/22/2005)

DPS Deactivates Toll-free Number for Katrina Victims Seeking Replacement Licenses/IDs
(29.2kb, 11/21/2005)

Troopers Plan to Increase Enforcement Activity
(30.33kb, 11/18/2005)

Driver License Sites Slated to Receive New Equipment
(34.35kb, 11/08/2005)

Montgomery, Prattville Driver License Sites Slated to Receive New Equipment
(28.81kb, 10/12/2005)

Alabama State Troopers Arrest Man Posing as Hurrican Evacuee
(29.77kb, 09/22/2005)

Alabama State Troopers Maintain Presence On Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast
(29.59kb, 09/14/2005)

Alabama Troopers Continue Emergency Response In Mobile County and Mississippi Gulf Coast
(16.66kb, 09/06/2005)

Public Safety Provides Assistance to Victims of Katrina Seeking Replacement Driver Licenses, ID Cards
(29.2kb, 09/06/2005)

Troopers Ask Motorists To Prepare For Weekend Travel
(16.34kb, 09/02/2005)

Troopers Issue Travel Advisory
(16.06kb, 08/31/2005)

Alabama Troopers Assist Neighboring States During Hurricane's Aftermath
(14.91kb, 08/30/2005)

Troopers Plan Labor Day Impaired-Driving Crackdown, Warn Motorist: 'You Drink & Drive, You Lose.'
(24.83kb, 08/29/2005)

Social Security Number No Longer Required On Crash Report Form
(15.17kb, 08/16/2005)

State Troopers Urge Motorists to Watch Out for School Buses, Encourage Extra Caution in School Zones
(31.7kb, 08/05/2005)

Troopers Prepare For Fourth Of July Travel
(32.77kb, 06/30/2005)

Marshall County Man Arrested For Abuse, Joint Investigation Continues
(5.51kb, 06/24/2005)

Alabama State Troopers Class 2005-A Graduates
(34.5kb, 06/17/2005)

DPS Honors Driver License Employees
(29.8kb, 06/13/2005)

State Troopers Advise Motorists To Drive With Caution
(36.76kb, 06/10/2005)

Public Safety Investigation Targets Child Pornography
(29.26kb, 06/03/2005)

State's Most Secure Driver License Debuts June 1
(30.16kb, 05/25/2005)

Trooper Step Up Enforcement, Take Part In CIOT Blitz
(30.64kb, 05/23/2005)

Public Safety Implements Police Bicycle Program
(29.08kb, 05/17/2005)

Mark Estis Arrest
(28.35kb, 04/14/2005)

Troopers Urge Teens, All Motorists to Buckle Up, Drive Safely During Spring Break
(28.61kb, 03/18/2005)

Driver License Check Results in Capture of Tennessee Bank Robbery Suspect
(28.9kb, 03/18/2005)

Troopers Safely Recover Three Missing Children, Non-custodial Parents Arrested
(29.77kb, 03/09/2005)

Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week is February 13-19
(46.59kb, 02/11/2005)

Public Safety Completes Investigation into Allegations of Racial Profiling
(15.45kb, 02/10/2005)

DPS Investigates Allegations
(15.05kb, 02/07/2005)

Background Checks Required For HAZMAT Drivers Beginning Jan. 31
(15.03kb, 01/31/2005)

Wintry Weather Predicted For Alabama
(15.28kb, 01/28/2005)

2004

Automated Driver License Testing Expands To 16 Sites
(17.57kb, 12/22/2004)

Troopers Work To Ensure Safe Holiday Travel
(15.47kb, 12/10/2004)

Driver License Issuance System Restored
(14.5kb, 12/06/2004)

Driver License Issuance System Out of Service
(14.65kb, 12/03/2004)

Public Safety Announces Organizational Changes - More Efficient Command Goal of Highway Patrol, ABI Restructuring
(18.76kb, 11/17/2004)

Troopers Anticipate Heavy Thanksgiving Traffic
(16.7kb, 11/16/2004)

DPS Chooses Top DL Examiner for 2004
(15.44kb, 11/09/2004)

Public Safety Uncovers Driver License Fraud
(15.36kb, 10/15/2004)

Troopers Promote Safe, Sober Driving During Labor Day
(17.06kb, 08/30/2004)

Alabama State Trooper Class Graduates, 44 New Troopers Join Ranks of Alabama Highway Patrol
(35.58kb, 08/26/2004)

State Troopers Ask Motorists to Drive with Caution, Rain and Possible Flooding Predicted for Alabama
(24.21kb, 08/12/2004)

State Troopers Urge Motorists to Watch Out for School Buses, Encourage Extra Caution in School Zones
(16.4kb, 08/10/2004)

Commercial Driver License Fees Increase August 1
(14.88kb, 07/28/2004)

Alabama First State to Offer Automated Driver License Testing in American Sign Language for Deaf and Hearing-impaired Applicants
(9.07kb, 07/20/2004)

Troopers Focus on Unsafe Driving Behavior During 4th of July Holiday
(16.62kb, 06/30/2004)

Eight Mile Driver License Office to Close for Month of June
(31.45kb, 05/28/2004)

Troopers Take Part in Click It or Ticket Mobilization, Urge Motorists to Buckle Up During Memorial Day Travel
(33.09kb, 05/24/2004)

DPS Certifies New Driver License Issuance Rule, Revises Documentation Required for Proof of Identity
(16.95kb, 05/11/2004)

Smart Spring Break Plans Include Buckling Up
(16.43kb, 03/11/2004)

DPS Revises Driver License Photograph Policy
(19.06kb, 02/20/2004)

DPS Selects 2003 Examiner of the Year
(17.73kb, 01/29/2004)

2003

Troopers To Focus On Traffic Safety and Homeland Security During the New Year's Holiday
(15.66kb, 12/30/2003)

Troopers Work To Make Holiday Travel Safe
(15.79kb, 12/18/2003)

Troopers Plan Holiday Enforcement
(16.92kb, 11/18/2003)

Riley Names Deese Assistant Director of Public Safety
(27.03kb, 10/28/2003)

State Troopers Complete Immigration Enforcement Training
(17.42kb, 10/03/2003)

Troopers Encourage Preparedness for Motorists, Offer Safety Tips in Wake of Reduced Patrols
(19.01kb, 09/25/2003)

Troopers Champion Safer Road Ways For Labor Day Holiday Travelers
(15.22kb, 09/05/2003)

Troopers Encourage Safe Driving During Labor Day Holiday
(17.29kb, 08/22/2003)

Public Safety to Conduct Random Drug Testing of Employees
(18.51kb, 08/08/2003)

Public Safety Expands Driver License Services, Increases Assessibility, Convenience for Public
(21.31kb, 07/29/2003)

Trooper Class 2003-A Graduates
(29.4kb, 07/10/2003)

DPS and DOT announce 'Operation Hard Hat'
(17.66kb, 07/09/2003)

DPS and DOT Work To Improve Safety On I-20
(17.27kb, 07/02/2003)

Troopers Focus On Safety During Fourth
(17.9kb, 06/26/2003)

Riley Announces Largest-Ever Seizure Of Heroin In Alabama
(28.56kb, 06/06/2003)

'Non-Emergency' Services
(17.06kb, 05/29/2003)

Memorial Day
(16.47kb, 05/16/2003)

Show Car
(17.13kb, 05/09/2003)

Bias-based Enforcement
(15.1kb, 04/29/2003)

Technology Improves Driver License Testing
(27.55kb, 02/11/2003)

Trooper Announcement
(40.88kb, 01/30/2003)

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