Senator Katie Britt Honored as Crime Stopper of the Year

Alabama Senator Katie Britt has been named 2025 Crime Stopper of the Year by Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama.

The award came during Crime Stoppers' annual luncheon in Hoover on August 14. It shines a light on her leadership in passing the Laken Riley Act, a law that helps law enforcement detain people accused of serious crimes—even theft—without release.

“The work done by the Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama is truly invaluable, and I’m honored to be recognized by them for my work in the Senate. Fighting for the safety of Alabamians and advocating for our law enforcement agencies at every level is a true honor and privilege. Whether it was leading the bipartisan Laken Riley Act, the most significant immigration enforcement and border security legislation to be signed into law in nearly 30 years, or advancing critical funding through the appropriations process, I will always fight to keep Americans and Alabamians safe,” said Senator Katie Britt.

“In Washington and here at home, Senator Britt has been relentless in addressing violent crime and she understands that the rule of law is not just a principle-it is the very safeguard of our freedom. Her work has not been about what is easy-it has been about what is right. She has confronted some of the most difficult and emotional topics we face as a nation including cracking down on repeat violent offenders, strengthening penalties for those who target our children and ensuring that those who would harm our citizens are met with swift justice,” Crime Stoppers Board Chairman Frank Barefield said in a statement.

“Perhaps no better example of her commitment can be found in her leadership supporting the Laken Riley Act, legislation named for a young woman whose life was tragically taken by a 26-year-old undocumented immigrant. Senator Britt fought to see this bill passed so that those who illegally enter the United States to commit violent crimes and harm innocent people are removed from our communities and so that the loss of life like Laken is never repeated. Senator Britt is not only a defender of the most helpless among us, but she is a partner to law enforcement in making our communities safe and free,” Chairman Barefield continued.

The Laken Riley Act, introduced by Britt in January 2025, passed both Senate and House and became law as President Trump’s first law of his current term. It’s the most notable immigration enforcement law since 1996.

Senator Britt also recently helped send $14.4 million to support local law enforcement and other projects across Alabama. As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, she said she’s proud to back efforts “to make D.C. safe and beautiful again.”