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 253- Homicide Investigation- Closhire Lane
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Monday, November 27, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Reginald Bryant, (52), B/M, of Birmingham, Alabama. Just before 4 p.m., West Precinct officers were dispatched to a Shots Fired call in the 500 Block of Closhire Lane. Officers arrived on […]
Media Release 252-Public’s Assistance with the Darnell Ogletree & Jonathan Jackson Double Homicide Investigation
Public’s Assistance with the Darnell Ogletree & Jonathan Jackson Double Homicide Investigation Detectives request assistance from the public in obtaining information on a double homicide that occurred on Monday, November 23, 2020, that claimed the lives of Darnell Ogletree and Jonathan Jackson. At approximately 3:18 a.m., officers from the West Precinct responded to a shot spotter […]
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 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 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 131- Help Identify Business Robbery Suspect
Robbery Investigation The Birmingham Police Department reports detectives are conducting several robbery investigations. Detectives request assistance from the public in identifying the suspect in the attached photos. Recently, BPD officers investigated multiple robberies at various locations. We have provided the stores and dates of occurrence below. 06/12/2023 Marathon (4301 Vanderbilt Rd) 06/14/2023 Dollar General (4600 […]
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 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 […]
Media Release 46: Birmingham Police Department Gives Back During Women History Month
As a part of Women’s History Month, the Birmingham Police Department will be hosting a women’s hygiene drive for the month of March. Through our Community Outreach and Public Education (COPE) Division, BPD will be collecting much needed toiletry items for women in the community. This hygiene drive begins March 1st and will run until […]
