Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall hosted the 25th Annual Attorney General’s Law Enforcement Summit in Montgomery. The event took place at the Church of the Highlands and provided continuing education for law enforcement officers and attorneys from across Alabama. Attendees were informed about advances in forensic DNA testing, investigative genetic genealogy, and insights from the Karen Read case. A memorial was also held to honor fallen officers.
Attorney General Marshall expressed his appreciation for the gathering, stating, “It is always a privilege to gather with law enforcement officers from across our state to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing our communities.” He emphasized that the summit allows officers and prosecutors to improve their skills to better serve Alabama residents.
The summit featured discussions on consumer protection enforcement, anti-human trafficking efforts, and Medicaid fraud control. CeCe Moore, Chief Genetic Genealogist, and Dr. Jason Kokoszka from the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences spoke on genetic genealogy and forensic DNA testing advances. Keynote speakers Alice LaCour and Brett Talley shared lessons from the Karen Read case.
Assistant Attorney General Michael Dean presented on consumer protection enforcement, while Assistant Attorney General Bruce Liberman discussed efforts against nursing home abuse by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Katie Beth McCarthy coordinated discussions on anti-human trafficking.
A memorial honored Deputy Sheriff Jermyius Young of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, who died in service last year. Deputy Young was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran with two years at the sheriff's office. He is survived by his family.
Reflecting on the summit's significance, Attorney General Marshall remarked, “The Summit is like a family reunion. It’s an important occasion to reflect on the year behind us and look ahead to the future, as we dedicate ourselves behind a common mission: making Alabama the safest state in the nation.”