Local news 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. John H. GlennJune 3, 2022
Local news 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. John H. GlennJanuary 31, 2022
Local news 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. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2021
Public safety Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break. Brandon MoseleyJuly 28, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent. Brandon MoseleyApril 7, 2021
News Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform “It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 10, 2020
Elections Birmingham police are prepared for Election Day, mayor’s office says Even though there are no known threats, the city's leadership and its police are committed to keeping people and polling places safe. Micah DanneyNovember 3, 2020
News Ivey offers condolences to Kamille’s family Tuesday, the worst fears of the people of Alabama were realized when the body of 3-year old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was found discarded in... Brandon MoseleyOctober 23, 2019