We verify if it's legal to decrypt encrypted police scanner traffic, after a local department announced it's moving to encrypted dispatch and radio communications.

DECATUR, Ala. — The Decatur Police Department is switching to encrypted digital radio and dispatch communications to better ...

One of Alabama’s longest-serving death row inmates could soon receive a new trial after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the state’s appeal of a lower court's ...

A juvenile was killed and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash near AL Highway 67 and 8th Street SW; the investigation is ongoing.

A multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of a minor Saturday and left several others injured. According to the Decatur Police ...

DECATUR COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Sunday marks five years since the death of Decatur County Sheriff’s Office Captain Justin Bedwell, according to the agency. Investigators said Bedwell was critically ...

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Public safety, infrastructure and job growth are the top areas that should receive city officials' focus, respondents said in a survey by the city of Decatur. On Thursday, the city released ...

The squeaky sneaker insights could help scientists better understand friction, potentially saving energy — or helping them ...

The department invites residents to take part in a dialogue on public safety with law enforcement leaders, including the Chief.

By Mary Sell Alabama Daily News   A bill to restrict the circumstances in which law enforcement can engage in high-speed chases with fleeing suspects won’t advance this session. The Senate Judiciary ...

The Morgan County Courthouse will close for nearly a month to complete electrical renovations.