Alabama Supreme Court backs JeffCo sheriff in inmate dispute
The dispute involved whether a sheriff was required to house a city's arrestees in the county jail.
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham Police recruitment efforts show positive progress
Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation.
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond will retire on Nov. 23, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett tapped to serve as interim chief.
Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes plan to recruit and retain officers
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.
Mayor Woodfin launches pilot safety initiative to create safer streets
Safe Streets is a strategic safety initiative that will limit the number of entry and exit points within a certain perimeter.
July 4, 2024
Woodfin appoints FBI veteran as deputy chief of investigative operations
Brown served in multiple roles during his FBI career, including unit chief in the Counterterrorism Division in D.C.
July 2, 2024
Birmingham interim police chief Scott Thurmond appointed city’s next police chief
Thurmond assumed the role as interim police chief of the BPD after the resignation of the city's former Chief of Police Patrick Smith.
Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith resigns
Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office.
Birmingham police investigating six gun homicides over weekend
The six homicides bring the number of Birmingham homicides to 119 so far in 2021, with 13 considered justified.
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break.