North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Graduates 45th Special Agent Academy Class

The North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division (ALE) proudly welcomed nine new special agents today at a graduation ceremony held for the 45th ALE Special Agent Academy. The ceremony commemorates 10 weeks of extensive training to prepare the graduates for a rewarding career in law enforcement.

The ceremony was held at the Samarcand Training Academy in Jackson Springs at 10:00 a.m., Sheriff Cleveland Atkinson Jr., President of the North Carolina Sheriff's Association, served as guest speaker and provided congratulatory remarks to the graduates. The oath of office was administered by Superior Court Judge Adam Elkins.

During the ceremony, Special Agent P. Baulding was awarded the Troy Douglas Carr Memorial Award. The award is given to the trainee that demonstrates outstanding achievement throughout the ALE Special Agent Academy. The recipient is based on overall performance in all aspects during the academy, with special consideration given to dedication, character, and leadership.

Special Agent Troy Douglas Carr was shot and killed in the line of duty on May 14, 1994.

These nine new special agents will be working out of the following field offices across the state.

• District I - Jacksonville
• District II - Greenville
• District VI - Raleigh
• District V - Greensboro
• District VII - Conover
• District VIII - Asheville

About ALE

The primary mission of Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) Special Agents, as peace officers with statewide jurisdiction throughout North Carolina, is to enhance community safety by addressing criminal activity at both ABC-licensed and illegal alcohol establishments. Authorized to take action against any crime of violence or breach of peace, ALE is the lead enforcement agency for the state's alcoholic beverage control, gambling, lottery, and tobacco laws, with primary authority over nuisance abatement statutes.