Birmingham’s new deputy chiefs face police staffing shortage, mass shooting investigation: ‘You have a tall task’
The Birmingham Police Department’s two newest deputy chiefs were officially sworn in Friday. The two veteran officers are ...
Birmingham police host swearing-in ceremony
The Birmingham Police Department hosted its 2024 Swearing-In Ceremony Friday. The ceremony was held to welcome Jeffery Brown, ...
Police chief and injury attorney speak on risks of police pursuits following fatal crash
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has taken over the investigation into a crash that took the life of one woman following a ...
BPD Deputy Chief says newly approved recruitment, retention plan attracting significant interest from potential candidates
The recruitment plan was developed after studying strategies from other cities like Hoover, Tuscaloosa, Atlanta, Memphis, and New Orleans.
Fear and frustration: Citizens petition for new police leadership in Birmingham
A growing number of Birmingham residents are calling for the immediate resignation or removal of Police Chief Scott Thurmond, ...
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FOP believes BPD officer gap is greater than mayor's claims
After going through their own records, a representative insists the staffing gap is even larger. Williams looks forward to ...
City leaders react to Birmingham mayor’s plan to fill 172 patrol officer vacancies
The recruiting plan includes a $10,000 sign on bonus and retention bonuses that would pay out quarterly and add up to an ...