Birmingham police unveil plan to battle violent crime

Police chief highlights success as Birmingham goes over three weeks without a homicide
The Birmingham Police Department announced a significant decrease in the city's homicide rate, with a 27% drop compared to the same period la
'Makes them think twice': With more than 3 weeks without a Birmingham homicide, police give update on crime plan
A look at the full news conferenceBirmingham Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett held a news conference Monday to update how a recent initiative to reduce gun violence is working.Sign up for our NewslettersFrom January to March 9th interim police chief Michael Pickett says officers have been cracking down on crime,
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 of Monday morning, the city had 16 homicides in the first 2 ½ months of 2025 compared to 22 for the same time period in 2024.
WATCH: Birmingham Police Department discusses crime reduction strategies
The Birmingham Police Department held a news conference Monday morning to discuss crime reduction strategies being implemented at the department. Watch the news conference in the video player above.
Birmingham Police chief delivers update on crime-fighting initiatives
During a news conference Monday, Pickett announced an eight-point plan aimed at reducing violence and strengthening community ties.
Birmingham homicides, Hanceville police updates: Down in Alabama
Welcome back. We’ll start today with some Birmingham homicide data that perhaps show a step in the right direction. Thanks for reading, Ike Update: Birmingham homicide stats A lot has been said of Birmingham’s record 152 homicides in 2024.
Reducing violent crime: 3 weeks since Birmingham homicide
Reducing violent crime: 3 weeks since Birmingham homicide
Roy S. Johnson: To build on progress and fulfill its promise, Birmingham must level up
That must level up, in all phases. And do it with a sense of urgency. As if a gun was pointed directly between its eyes.
17-year-old charged after five people robbed at gunpoint in Birmingham
A 17-year-old suspect was charged as an adult following an armed robbery involving five people on March 1, 2025, in the 4000 ...
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Teen arrested in robbery of five people at same location in Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department said officers with the Crime Reduction Team arrested the 17-year-old suspect in the 3200 ...
Suspect charged in multiple high-profile murders across Birmingham
The three new charges announced against McDaniel Tuesday are all capital murder charges and bring his total number of known ...
Birmingham PD says Special Enforcement Team made 104 arrests in first week of March
The Birmingham Police Department annouced Monday Special Enforcement Team (SET) made 104 arrests during the first week of ...
Birmingham nightclub massacre suspect now charged in 2023 shooting death of Alabama firefighter
Damien McDaniel, 22, is accused of killing 14 people in the Birmingham, Alabama, area, including firefighter Jordan Melton, ...
Man killed after single-vehicle crash in Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - A man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning, March 9. The Jefferson County ...
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Man facing state and federal charges now charged in Calera robbery
A man facing multiple charges in crimes is now suspected in a gas station robbery. The Calera Police Department said Raymond Harris Jr. of Irondale has been formally charged in the armed robbery of ...
17-year-old arrested, charged with robbery in Birmingham
A 17-year-old juvenile suspect was arrested after allegedly robbing five people at gunpoint in Birmingham on March 1.
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 ...