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 ...
Birmingham’s plan to tackle crime, homicides is evolving after a violent year. Will it work?
Birmingham ended 2024 with 152 homicides, the highest number of killings in the city ever, breaking the record of 148 set in ...
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 ...
Birmingham police unveil plan to battle violent crime as city sees 27% drop in homicides
Birmingham homicides are down 27 percent so far in 2025, fueled in part by a 23-day stretch with no homicides in the city. As ...
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 ...
Birmingham PD says Special Enforcement Team made 104 arrests in first week of March
The Birmingham Police Department annouced Monday Special Enforcement Team (SET) made 104 arrests during the first week of ...
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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.