The 2025 World Police and Fire Games began June 27 and continue through July 6. The City of Birmingham allocated $2 million ...

Baltimore and Birmingham are leading the way in public safety, thanks to record-breaking reductions in violent crime under ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police Department Chief Michael Pickett reported a significant 52% reduction in homicides compared to last year during a presentat ...

As we move into the summer months, BPD is taking action to ensure the city remains safe. The plan is rooted in three key principles such as visibility, accountability and engagement. The plan will be ...

After four months as interim police chief, Michael Pickett is officially in charge of the Birmingham Police Department. Woodfin says Pickett getting out of the office helped finalize the appointment.

B IRMINGHAM, Ala. - We’re getting reaction from the community after Michael Pickett is named Birmingham’s new police chief, hearing from a young community activist who has high hopes for Pickett.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Michael Pickett will now take the reins as the 36th chief of the Birmingham Police Department. Pickett, who was named interim chief following the departure of former ...

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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin today named Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett as the city’s official top cop. Pickett, 40, took over as the interim chief in December following the retirement ...

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett detailed BPD’s strategic plan for summer 2025.As we move into the summer months, BPD is taking action to ensure the city remains safe.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Michael Pickett as the new Birmingham police chief on Tuesday morning. Sign up for our Newsletters "He is one of us," Woodfin said. He said that ...