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 […]
BPD Chief, SVU release domestic violence PSAs
Over the last seven days, the community has been affected by two high-profile, fatal domestic violence cases. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Birmingham Police Department officers from the West Precinct received an assault call at 3024 17th Street Ensley at approximately 9:28 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located 57-year-old Ricky Ray Carlisle of Hoover, Alabama unresponsive […]
BPD organizes Toy, Coat and Shoe drive
The Birmingham Police Department is hosting a Toy, Coat and Shoe drive to help community members in need. BPD’s Community Outreach and Public Education division organized the drive in partnership with 98.7 Kiss FM and Youth Towers Incorporated. Donations of new, unwrapped toys and new, unused coats and shoes can be dropped off at the […]
