Birmingham police make 75 arrests in crime reduction operation
The department says reducing violent crime has already resulted in a 41.3% decrease in the homicide rate for 2025.
15-year-old killed on Senior Skip Day 2002 haunts Birmingham police chief: ‘Sometimes .. things go wrong’
Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett was a senior at Ramsay High School when 15-year-old April Jamerson was ...
Man found shot dead in Birmingham road is city’s first homicide in 1 month
West Precinct officers were dispatched at 7 p.m. Saturday to a report of a person down at the intersection of Avene and 16th ...
BPD chief urges safety as 'Senior Skip Day' approaches; recalls 15-year-old's death
As "Senior Skip Day" approaches on Friday, March 14, Birmingham Police Interim Chief Michael Pickett is urging students to ...
Ala. Police, City Officials Evolve Crime Plan after Historically Violent Year
Since a September mass shooting and a record-level of violent crime last year, Birmingham police are hitting high-crime areas ...
Birmingham police bringing back familiar program, hoping to make a lasting impact on the city’s youth
While athletics remain a key component, the program is expanding its focus to include other activities aimed at mentorship ...
WRBL20d
Damien McDaniel charged with murder of Birmingham firefighter Jordan Melton
According to Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett, 22-year-old Damien McDaniel, who is also a suspect in two mass shootings, is charged with capital murder in the death of Jordan Melton.