Summary
- Sen. Katie Britt receives 2025 Crime Stopper award.
- Awarded by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.
- Recognized for supporting crime prevention initiatives.
- Celebrated for commitment to community safety efforts.
- Honored for leadership in law enforcement support.
Britt received the honor on August 14 at the annual luncheon of Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama in Hoover. Those who have significantly aided Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama's programs and fought crime are honored with the Crime Stopper of the Year Award.
Every year, those who "display exceptional dedication and effectiveness in their work to reduce crime" are granted the medal.
Britt was selected for the award, according to Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama, because she helped pass the Laken Riley Act, which mandates that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detain illegal aliens who commit theft, burglary, larceny, assault, or any other crime that results in death or serious bodily injury in order to prevent them from committing the same crime again.
“We all want safer communities,”
said Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama Board Chairman J. Frank Barefield, Jr.
“To achieve this, we need to take care of each other and bring people together. Regardless of political affiliation, everyone wants to live in safe neighborhoods, and Senator Britt exemplifies a steadfast dedication to seeking justice and offering hope to the families of violent crime victims.”
Britt, who was born and raised in Enterprise, completed Enterprise High School before graduating from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science. In 2013, she also earned a Jurius Doctor from the Alabama School of Law.
Wesley Britt, a former Alabama football standout, is Britt's husband. Britt defeated Democratic challenger Will Boyd in 2022 to win a seat in the U.S. Senate.
How has Senator Britt contributed to crime prevention in Alabama?
She secured a $4.2 million congressionally directed grant for the City of Birmingham to expand its Real Time Crime Center. The funds are used to purchase and install cameras in high-crime areas, enhancing law enforcement’s ability to respond quickly to crimes and apprehend offenders.
As Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, Britt prioritizes border security and interior enforcement, aiming to keep communities safe and reduce crime-related dangers.
Britt works closely with local law enforcement and community programs that address conflict resolution, re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals, and intervention programs to reduce violence.