The Birmingham Police Department boarded the holiday sleigh on Tuesday, February 23, 2020 to deliver toys to children in several neighborhoods. Members of BPD ‘s Command Staff, including Chief of Police Patrick D. Smith, Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport and Deputy Chief Ron Sellers joined the officers and Mr. and Mrs. Clause on board to deliver […]
BPD delivers holiday gifts to children who lost parents to COVID-19
The Birmingham Police Department deployed its Christmas sleigh Monday, December 22, 2020 to shower the McCall family with gifts. Francesca McCall recently adopted five of her sister’s children after both her sister and brother-in-law passed away due to COVID-19. McCall already has seven biological children of her own, so she is now caring for 12 […]
BPD assists HABD with holiday toy and coat deliveries in public housing communities
The Birmingham Police Department’s Community Safety Partnership (CSP) division visited several communities on December 17, 2020 within the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) to deliver donated toys and coats to those in need. In early December, HABD announced its Operation Give Back to collect toy and coat donations and CSP joined in the […]
Media Release 272: BPD announces release of new smartphone app
The Birmingham Police Department is excited to announce the release of a smartphone application. This app will serve as a new way for the police department to connect with Birmingham residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. Download our app nearly effortlessly through a QR Code! Simply focus your […]
“Help us protect this city and its people:” BPD releases PSA regarding firearms taken off the streets
The Birmingham Police Department has taken more than 2,000 firearms off the streets of the Magic City already in 2020. On December 9, BPD released a public service announcement showing many of the guns that were seized. The video features Public Information Officer Sgt. Rodarius Mauldin who informs the public that there are many ways […]
BPD announces several promotions to command staff
The Birmingham Police Department recently announced multiple promotions to command staff, including administration, captains and lieutenants positions. Administration Assistant Chief Darnell Davenport Deputy Chief Ron Sellers Captains Capt. David Rockett Capt. Harry Greenberg Capt. Anja Doyle Lieutenants Lt. Joshua Osborne Lt. Michael Pickett Lt. LaQuaylin Parhm-Mack Lt. John Green Lt. Timothy Bell Lt. Field […]
BPD plans community food giveaway for Dec. 12
The Birmingham Police Department will host a Christmas Food Giveaway on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education (COPE) division organized the event, which is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is a rain or shine event. Distribution of food items will […]
Deadline extended for people in need of assistance from BPD’s Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive
While the Birmingham Police Department’s collection efforts for the 2020 Toy, Coat & Shoe Drive are ongoing, the deadline for community members to sign up to receive these donations has been extended to Tuesday, December 15. Those in need of assistance can register at any of the locations below: Police Headquarters: 1710 1st Avenue North, […]
Chief Smith joins statewide PSA on domestic abuse
Chief Patrick D. Smith of the Birmingham Police Department has been vocal about domestic abuse and the toll it has taken on Birmingham this year, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He recently joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Alabama to release a public service announcement regarding domestic abuse. The PSA begins […]
BPD releases Stop the Violence PSA
Gun violence has taken a deadly toll on community members in Birmingham this year. As of Nov. 23, 2020, criminal homicides involving gunfire stand at 87 for the year and the Birmingham Police Department has taken more than 2,000 firearms off the streets. On Tuesday, BPD released a public service announcement titled Stop the Violence […]
