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 police make 75 arrests in crime reduction operation
The Birmingham Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team made 75 arrests from March 11 to March 15 as part of Chief ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Man Charged with 2023 Murder of Birmingham, AL, Firefighter
Birmingham police on Tuesday announced the 22-year-old Fairfield man is now charged in the following homicides: “BPD will not let up. BPD is locked in,” Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett said.