How Long Does Mobile Keep License Plate Reader Data? 60 Days, City Says
Mobile keeps license plate reader data for 60 days — far less than the five years Alabama allows — as council members and state lawmakers press for privacy safeguards.
Tuberville Says He Backs Police ‘One Hundred Percent’ but Wants Alabama Rules on Flock Cameras
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville says he backs Alabama law enforcement's use of Flock cameras but wants rules on the technology written by Alabamians, not the company that makes it.
Gulf Shores Plans Major Expansion of Beach Surveillance Camera Network
Gulf Shores is planning to replace its aging beach camera system with 25 new high-definition cameras, including two with pan-and-zoom capability, in a $49,420.20 upgrade aimed at boosting public safety…
Mobile Moves Toward ShotSpotter Gunshot Detection System With Mid-2022 Launch Target
Mobile is one City Council vote away from joining the growing list of cities using automated gunshot detection, with a proposed three-year contract worth roughly $640,000 with ShotSpotter headed for…
How Mobile-Area Agencies Team Up to Detect and Stop Active Shooter Threats
Mobile-area law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, Mobile Police Department and Mobile County Sheriff's Office, describe how shared intelligence, camera networks and joint training help them detect and respond to…
Mobile Police Gain Live Access to More Than 2,000 Surveillance Cameras
Mobile police unveiled a new network giving officers live access to more than 2,000 surveillance cameras at schools, the mall and other sites.
Mobile Police Seek Suspects in Attempted Carjacking Shooting
Mobile police released surveillance images of a suspect after two armed men fired shots at a driver during a failed carjacking near a Circle K.
Eight Mile Family Struggles to Recover After Arson Guts Gas Station
A burglary-turned-arson destroyed a family-owned Eight Mile gas station, causing an estimated $200,000 in uninsured damage.
Baldwin DA Presses for Fixes After Courthouse Cameras Found Recording Audio
Baldwin County District Attorney Hallie Dixon called for modifications to courthouse surveillance equipment after learning that certain cameras were recording audio, a capability she said raised legal problems.
Sheriff Hands Off the Nodine Inquiry, and the Rumor Mill Goes to Work
Sheriff Sam Cochran turned an investigation involving County Commissioner Stephen Nodine over to state agents after a substance was found in his county truck. Nodine's lawyer called it a set-up…