BPD Releases Body-Worn Camera Footage of Incident After the Minor v. J.O. Football Game The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide body-worn camera footage to the public from an incident that took place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, after the Minor v. J.O. football game. During the incident, BPD officers took Minor High School’s […]
Media Release 194- Incident After the Minor V. J.O. Football Game
Incident After the Minor v. J.O. Football Game The Birmingham Police Department would like to provide information to the public about an incident that took place on Thursday, September 14, 2023, after the Minor v. J.O. football game. The game was played at P.D. Jackson-Olin High School, located at 1300 Avenue F. Initial contact with […]
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 188- BPD Conducts Exhibition Driving Operation on 3rd Avenue West
BPD Conducts Labor Day Weekend Exhibition Driving Operation The Birmingham Police Department conducted an exhibition driving operation over the Labor Day Weekend. Officers focused on the 3rd Avenue West area. BPD officers with our Crime Suppression Team, City Wide Task Force, And Narcotics Unit conducted directed patrols in the 800 Block of 3rd Avenue West. […]
Media Release 179- Officer Discharges Firearm on Shots Fired Call
Officer Discharges Firearm on Shots Fired Call The Birmingham Police Department would like to make the public aware of one of our officers discharging their firearm on a Shots Fired call. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 19, 2023. At around 9:03 p.m., officers with the Birmingham Police Department’s City Wide Traffic Task Force were […]
Media Release 177-Homicide Investigation-Tin Mill Road
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 13, 2023. The victim has been identified as: Robert Alexander Brown, (22), B/M, of Bessemer, Al. At approximately 10:07 AM, West Precinct officers were responding to a call of a Person Shot in the 1000 Block of Tin […]
Media Release 176-Homicide Investigation-Park Avenue SW
Homicide Investigation The Birmingham Police Department is conducting a homicide investigation. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 13, 2023. The victim will be identified upon notification to next of kin. At approximately 6:37 AM, West Precinct officers were responding to a call of a Person Down at 50th Street SW and Park Ave SW. Officers […]
Media Release 173- BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit
BPD Officer Injured During Vehicle Pursuit A BPD Officer was injured during a vehicle pursuit. The incident occurred on Thursday, August 10, 2023. At around 2:05 p.m., South Precinct officers were dispatched to a business in the 3400 Block of 4th Avenue South on report of a “Theft Suspect Who Had Returned to the Location.” […]
Media Release 171- Woman in Custody Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell
Woman in Custody, Found Unresponsive in Birmingham City Jail Cell The Birmingham Police Department reports that a woman in custody was pronounced deceased after being found unresponsive in the Birmingham City Jail. The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Just after 10 p.m., Birmingham City Jail staff discovered Tambrala Smith, 53, of Helena, Alabama, […]
