Special Agent Craig Pruett Speaking Session

Gadsden State Community College is honored to welcome Special Agent (Ret.) Craig Pruett of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency as a guest speaker at a special event on Wednesday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Auditorium of Helderman Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

Craig Pruett served with honor for over 27 years in law enforcement, including time on tactical
teams and as a senior special agent with ALEA’s State Bureau of Investigation. His life took an
unexpected and extraordinary turn in August 2021 when he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
After 269 days in the hospital, including more than 200 days on a ventilator, Craig defied the
odds and walked out of the hospital on May 9, 2022. His recovery is nothing short of miraculous, and Craig now shares his powerful testimony of hope, survival, and resilience, encouraging others to never give up—no matter how difficult the road ahead may seem. His story is one of grit, gratitude, and the enduring spirit of law enforcement professionals.

“Craig Pruett’s journey serves as a reminder that hope is stronger than any storm. His courage and resilience will touch hearts, and we are honored to share his story with our employees, students and surrounding communities”, states Gadsden State’s Chief of Police, Jay Freeman.

For more information, please get in touch with Emily Feemster at efeemester@gadsdenstate.edu or 256-549-8611.