Local law enforcement and other members of the community gathered in Fayette for the Crisis Response and Intervention Training held Sept. 15–19. Hosted by the Fayette Police Department and presented by the Tuscaloosa Police Behavioral Intervention Team and the Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, the 40-hour course equipped participants with skills in mental illness recognition, de-escalation strategies and communication techniques.
Each year, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) joins fellow highway patrol and state police agencies across the nation vying for the top spot in the American Association of State Troopers’ (AAST) “Best-Looking Cruiser” Contest. Photos are chosen through popular vote and placed in the AAST’s calendar.
The Fayette County Commission honored four law enforcement officers for their courage and bravery, and acknowledged the long-term commitment, trust and loyalty of another officer during its March 13 meeting. Commissioner Wesley Jacobs and Commissioner Brad Cox were absent from the meeting, with all other commissioners present.
