Tuscaloosa
United States | Alabama
Updated - July 20, 2025
Picture By: City of Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is a city in Alabama, known for its vibrant culture and as the home of the University of Alabama. Tuscaloosa Police Department is the primary responding agency.
*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in Tuscaloosa*
-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-
Local/State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Type | Primary Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Police Department | City of Birmingham | Municipal Police | City of Birmingham |
| Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office | Jefferson County Sheiff | County Police | Jefferson County |
| UA Police Department | University of Alabama | Campus Police | UA Campus |
| Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol Division | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency | State Police | Alabama highways |
Federal Agencies
*with a visible prescence*
Ability to enforce the Alabama vehicle code?
| Agency | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Police Department | Yes |
| Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office | Yes |
| UA Police Department | Yes | >
| Department of Public Safety - Highway Patrol Division | Yes |
*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property.
Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*