MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) will welcome 44 new
ALEA Troopers to its ranks during the graduation ceremony for Trooper Class 2026-B on
Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) in downtown
Montgomery.
The graduation of this substantial class represents another significant milestone in ALEA’s
ongoing commitment to strengthening Alabama’s law enforcement workforce and investing in
the next generation of public safety professionals. Following months of rigorous training, these
44 men and women will take the oath of office and begin careers dedicated to protecting and
serving the citizens of Alabama.
Graduates will be assigned to communities throughout the state, strengthening ALEA’s presence
across all seven Highway Patrol Troops, as well as the Agency’s Marine Patrol Division and
Protective Services Division. Alabama’s highest-ranking law enforcement official, ALEA
Secretary Hal Taylor will present the class diplomas.
The ceremony will also include keynote remarks from Madison County Sheriff Kevin Turner, a
distinguished law enforcement leader with more than three decades of experience. Throughout
his career, Turner has served in numerous investigative and leadership roles, including
assignments involving narcotics, gang investigations and federal task force operations. A
recipient of the prestigious Frederick Milton Thrasher Award, Turner also helped establish the
Alabama Gang Investigators Association, serving as its first president.
Event Details:
What: ALEA Trooper Class 2026-B Graduation Ceremony
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.
Where: Montgomery Performing Arts Centre (MPAC)
Address: 201 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104
• Strengthening Alabama’s Law Enforcement Workforce: The addition of 44 newly
trained Troopers reflects ALEA’s continued emphasis on recruiting, developing and
retaining qualified law enforcement professionals to meet the evolving public safety
needs of Alabama’s communities.
• Statewide and Local Impact: From North Alabama to the Gulf Coast, graduates will
begin serving communities across the state. With assignments spanning all seven
Highway Patrol Troops, Marine Patrol and Protective Services, this ceremony offers local
news outlets an opportunity to introduce the newest Troopers who will soon serve their
coverage areas.
• Investing in the Next Generation: Each graduate has completed an intensive training
program designed to prepare them for the demands and responsibilities of modern law
enforcement. Their graduation represents not only a personal achievement but also an
investment in the future of public safety across Alabama.
Media Release/Trooper Jaylon James/Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
