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 ...
Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett was a senior at Ramsay High School when 15-year-old April Jamerson was ...
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'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give ...
Birmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett said they combine strategy, meaningful investigations and direct pressure to ...
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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, with a push to recruit more officers and go after gun offenses.
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BPD chief urges safety as 'Senior Skip Day' approaches; recalls 15-year-old's death
(WBMA) — As "Senior Skip Day" approaches on Friday, March 14, Birmingham Police Interim Chief Michael Pickett is urging students to prioritize safety. Reflecting on a tragic incident from his ...
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Birmingham Police chief delivers update on crime-fighting initiatives
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett says his department’s latest initiatives are making an impact on crime, citing a recent 23-day stretch without a homicide in Birmingham.
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2 Birmingham men arrested for alleged discharging offenses
Fitzgerald stated Wednesday evening the suspects will be in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail. Fitzgerald asserted the BPD is emphasizing on the fast capture of suspects for discharging ...