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Media Release 251- BPD Congratulates Our Officers From Graduating from the FBI National Academy

BPD Congratulates Our Officers Graduating from FBI National Academy On December 8th, 2022, The Birmingham Police Department announced that our Assistant Chief La’Quaylin Parhm Mack and Lieutenant Field Morton will graduate as a members of the 284th session of the FBI National Academy. The graduation takes place at the National Academy in Quantico, Virginia on […]

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Media Release 206- The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For The Cure

The Birmingham Police Department Is Pushing For A Cure! On Monday, October 17th, 2022, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting our “Birm- ingham Police Pushing For The Cure” Event. This event was created to honor many women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and the lives that we have lost to the disease. […]

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Media Release 193- The Birmingham Police Department Introduces Our Employee Wellness Kickoff Event

The Birmingham Police Departments Introduces the Employee Wellness Kick-Off On Friday, September 23rd, 2022, The Birmingham Police Department will be introducing our employee wellness program with our first employee wellness kick-off event. Come out and join us at the Birmingham Police Academy (401 6th Ave South, Birmingham, AL 35205) from 10:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m, […]

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Media Release 188- Axon Roadshow Is Coming to the Birmingham Police Department

Axon Roadshow is Coming to the Birmingham Police Department On September 13, 2022, Axon Roadshow will be making an appearance at the Birmingham Police Department from 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. at the Birmingham Police Department Headquarters (1701 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203). During the roadshow, participants will be able to view and demo Axon’s […]

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Media Release 180- The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Women In Law Enforcement Hosts Appreciation Luncheon

The Birmingham Police Department Hosts Women In Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Birmingham Police Department hosts the Women In Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon for all women in the industry. The luncheon will be held at the Birmingham Museum of Arts (2000 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd Birmingham, AL 35203) from […]

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Media Release 159 – 2022 Swearing-In Ceremony

2022 Swearing-In Ceremony On Friday, August 5th, 2022 at 10:00 a.m, the Birmingham Police Department will be presenting our 2022 Swearing-In Ceremony. This ceremony will be held to welcome Chief Scott Thurmond as the 35th Chief of Police of the Birmingham Police Department. The ceremony will be held at the Botanical Gardens (2612 Lane Park […]

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Media Release 150- The Birmingham Police Department Organizes Bookbag Giveaway Event

The Birmingham Police Department Organize Bookbag Giveaway Event On Saturday, July 30th, 2022, The Birmingham Police Department Community Outreach and Public Education Division will be hosting a Community Bookbag Giveaway event. Participants will be able to visit one of the five locations listed below from 11:00 a.m- 5:00 p.m. Bookbags will be on a first come, […]

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Media Release 109- The Birmingham Police Departments Invites You To Our Recruitment Open House

Media Release 109- The Birmingham Police Departments Invites You To Our Recruitment Open House On June 8th, 2022, the Birmingham Police Department welcomes you to our Recruitment Open House event. At our open house, interested candidates will have the opportunity to meet with our command staff, hear from hiring and academy staff on qualifications on becoming […]

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Media Release 89- BPD Invites You to the Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference

On May 12th-13th, 2022 at the Sheraton Hotel, The Birmingham Police Department will host a Women in Law Enforcement Leadership Conference. This two day conference will offer women in the law enforcement industry a chance to explore additional training and development opportunities. While focusing on our main theme, “Women Rising to the Top”, attendees will […]

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Media Release 86- BPD Hosts Drug Take Back Day

BPD Hosts Drug Take Back Day On Saturday, April 30th, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting our annual Drug Take Back Day. In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), BPD will be accepting unused and expired medication from members of the community at five convenient drop off locations starting from 10 a.m. -2 […]

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