Birmingham building out crime fighting measures; price tag could approach $30 million
Buildings: Birmingham for at least two decades has sought an alternative to its aging city jail, with various solutions ...
Should Birmingham hire a crime czar? Woodfin says he’s considering
A Birmingham Crime Commission’s report in January recommended that the city create what it referred to as “a Public Safety ...
Birmingham targeting 4 areas to reduce crime: Now, it wants to hear from you
This is another installment in AL.com’s series “Beyond the Violence," which explores solutions that could make Birmingham ...
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One month later, city of Birmingham makes progress with crime commission's recommendations
In February, the city of Birmingham released the first crime commission report recommendations. In it, the board recommends ...
Birmingham advances crime commission recommendations with new strategies
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin updated the Birmingham City Council on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, regarding the progress of ...
Ala. Police, City Officials Evolve Crime Plan after Historically Violent Year
Since a September mass shooting and a record-level of violent crime last year, Birmingham police are hitting high-crime areas ...
Birmingham Police arrest attempted bank robbery suspect after community members flood Crime Stoppers with tips
Authorities say the suspect walked into the bank on 18th Street South and handed a teller a note demanding money before ...
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Birmingham police seeking public assistance solving 2023 double homicide
The Birmingham Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in solving a 2023 double homicide. On July 13, 2023, ...
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Should Ala. City Create a Crime Czar Position? Mayor Open to the Idea
examines whether Birmingham can grow beyond its crime problem and become safer, healthier and happier. It’s a word that appears three times in the Birmingham Crime Commission’s report — a ...
Birmingham mother who lost son to gun violence advocates for victim resources
Sheree Kennon, who lost her son to gun violence four years ago, is dedicated to helping victims of violence and their families access resourc ...
Birmingham man pleads guilty to gun, drug charges
A Birmingham man pleaded guilty to gun and drug charges Friday, according to Prim F. Escalona. Isiah Henley, 31, pleaded ...