To continue with our community engagement efforts, The Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a community coat drive. Starting on Friday, December 8th, our Community Safety Partnership Division will be accepting donations for brand new or gently used coats. Until December 20th, community members and organizations can drop off their items at the following locations: […]
Media Release 250- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Annual Christmas Toy Drive
The Birmingham Police Department is gearing up for the holidays and will host our annual Christmas Toy Drive. Starting on Monday, November 20th, Our Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be accepting donations of newand unwrapped toys to be given out during our annual Christmas sleigh ride. Until December 20th, participants can drop off […]
Media Release 235- The Birmingham Police Department Launches New Public Safety Initiative: Connect Birmingham
The Birmingham Police Department is launching Connect Birmingham as our latest public safety initiative to ensure a better and safer Birmingham. Connect Birmingham allows BPD to help reduce crime and investigate criminal activity faster. This unique voluntary program allows BPD to help create a safer environment for all who live, work, and enjoy the City […]
Media Release 193- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Annual Wellness Fair
The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Annual Wellness Fair On Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, The Birmingham Police Department will host our annual employee wellness fair. Come out and join us at the Birmingham Police Academy (401 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205) from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., to learn more about how to shape a […]
Media Release 191- The Birmingham Police Department Is Committed To Building Our Women Leaders
The Birmingham Police Department Is Committed to Building Our Women Leaders As a commitment to inspire women to reach new heights in their careers and build long-lasting relationships, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting its 2nd Annual Women in Leadership Conference. In collaboration with the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service Department, women from law […]
Media Release 164- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Back To School Bookbag Giveaway
BPD Hosts Back To School Bookbag Giveaway Resource Fair On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, The Birmingham Police Department Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be hosting a Bookbag Giveaway Resource Fair event. This event will be hosted at the Birmingham Police Headquarters (1710 1st Ave N) from 10am-2pm. Bookbags will be on a […]
Media Release 142- The Birmingham Police Department Supports the Community by Hosting Back to School Supply Drive
The Birmingham Police Department Supports the Community by Hosting Back to School Supply Drive It’s that time of the year! The Community Outreach and Public Education Division (COPE) of the Birmingham Police Department is hosting a back to school supply drive. The drive began July 1st and will run through July 31st. Donations such as […]
Media Release 108- 2023 Swearing-In Ceremony
2023 Swearing-In Ceremony Please join us on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., the Birmingham Police Department will be presenting our 2023 Swearing-In Ceremony. This ceremony will be held to welcome Deputy Chief Sheila Frazier-Finney and Deputy Chief Onree Pruitt to their new positions within the police department. The ceremony will be held at […]
Media Release 95- Join the Birmingham Police Department for National Police Week
The Birmingham Police Department will be recognizing National Police Week from Sunday, May 14th to Saturday, May 20th with two main events. On May 19th, we will be hosting our annual Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony at Railroad Park (1600 1st Avenue South) beginning at 9:00am. On May 20th, BPD will be hosting a police car […]
Media Release 50- BPD Congratulates Lt. Joshua Osborne For Graduating from FBI National Academy
On March 16, 2023, The Birmingham Police Department announced that Lieutenant Joshua Osborne will graduate as a member of the 285th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation takes place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on March 16, 2023. Nationally, fewer than one percent of officers have the opportunity to attend the […]
