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 ...
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 fatally shot during Senior Skip Day in a Southside park in 2002.
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'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give update on crime plan
Birmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett said they combine strategy, meaningful investigations and direct pressure to ...
Birmingham Police chief delivers update on crime-fighting initiatives
During a news conference Monday, Pickett announced an eight-point plan aimed at reducing violence and strengthening community ties.
2 Birmingham men arrested for alleged discharging offenses
Officers then took 19-year-old Quintez Whisenant and Marquariius Washington, 22, into custody at the housing community fewer than three hours after patrol officers came to the scene. The suspects were ...
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 renews agreement with Alabama Air National Guard for emergency aid
The city of Birmingham has renewed its agreement with the 117th Air Refueling Wing of the Alabama Air National Guard.