Hal Taylor

Hal Taylor
Secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 11, 2017
Appointed byKay Ivey
GovernorKay Ivey
Preceded byStan Stabler

John Harold Taylor is an American law enforcement officer who has served as the secretary of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) since 2017. He previously worked as an agent for the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and as a member of Bob Riley's security detail.

Career

Taylor began his career in law enforcement in Shelby County for the Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Board in 1991. He later moved on to work for the state bureau of investigation. After Stan Stabler announced his resignation as the secretary of the ALEA on April 12, 2017, Kay Ivey selected Taylor to fill the position in an acting capacity. His first outlined priorities as acting secretary were to address the state trooper shortage.

Taylor was officially sworn in to the position on August 11, 2017. When Alabama implemented the STAR ID program, he encouraged citizens to update their driver's licenses.

References

  1. ↑ "Hal Taylor". Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  2. ↑ "Stan Stabler out as ALEA secretary". WSFA. April 12, 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  3. ↑ Henry, Bryan (May 12, 2017). "New ALEA director talks plan to increase number of state troopers". WSFA. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  4. ↑ Lane, Keith (August 11, 2017). "Governor Ivey elevates two acting cabinet agency heads to permanent roles". NBC 15. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
  5. ↑ Sell, Mary (April 13, 2022). "State's driver's license offices to close next week for major system upgrade". Alabama Daily News. Retrieved 2 April 2026.