Birmingham Crime Commission addresses police officer challenges
The commission says to meet its goal of 850-1,000 sworn officers who can protect the city, BPD needs to increase it’s annual ...
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Sumiton police chief talks consequences of 'swatting' calls after fake hostage situation
"Swatting" is a Class C felony. The Sumiton Police Chief says close to $20,000 worth of resources were used on a fake hostage situation Tuesday afternoon.
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'Our attrition rate is atrocious': Former BPD chief calls for force rebuild
That number is three times as high as a decade earlier, when this man was city's police chief. Monday, A.C. Roper helped release a recent Crime Commission report. Then, at the Rotary Club lunch on ...
Irondale community gathers to honor late police lieutenant Mark Meadows
The City of Irondale held a vigil for Irondale Police Lieutenant Mark Meadows Tuesday afternoon.Many came from the Irondale ...
Is Huntsville better prepared for this winter weather event than 2024? It may depend on what falls
The Huntsville area is expecting more of a snow event according to the National Weather Service when the system hits, with ...
Birmingham year-end crime crackdown: 66 accused felons arrested, 29 guns seized
Operation Close Out, which has been an ongoing initiative in the city for at least 11 years, began Nov. 26 and ended Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Birmingham high street once labelled 'no-go zone' to get 20 new police officers in huge operation
Top police officer confirms that there will also be "daily patrols" after residents reported being too scared to use their ...
87 People arrested, several narcotics and weapons seized in BPD's holiday season operation
The Birmingham Police Department has released numbers following a month-long inititiative aimed to reduce crime.
Operation Close Out wraps up 2024 joint public safety effort
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - Officials with the Birmingham Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office wrapped ...