Tag: department
Birmingham Mayor Woodfin Pardons Over 750,000 Traffic Tickets. Here’s Why
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
All minor traffic tickets received before 2011 have been pardoned and “offer a new day” for many residents across the...
How the embattled town of Brookside unites Democrats and Republicans in...
The Birmingham Times
If global sporting events (The World Games 2022) and a new stadium (Protective Life) have united citizens in the regional so has...
Henry Irby: From Parker High School to Chief of Embattled Police...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
When Henry Irby left the Birmingham police department nearly four years ago, he didn’t sound like he had intentions of...
With Homicides Up, Birmingham Residents Have Advice for Acting Police Chief
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham residents say Captain Scott Thurmond, appointed acting police chief last week to replace Patrick Smith who resigned, is the...
Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith Resigns; Interim Named
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith has resigned to focus on personal matters, according to the city. On Friday, Mayor Randall L. Woodfin...
Angry Birmingham Mayor to Protesters Who Came to His House: ‘Try...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin on Tuesday angrily denounced protesters who showed up at his front door the night before.
“A lot...
How Jeffco Dept. of Health Intends to Address Birmingham’s ‘Cycle of...
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Six people were shot to death in Birmingham over the weekend — two on Sunday and four others on Saturday...
Birmingham Housing Authority Announces Restructuring, Possible Staff Changes
The Birmingham Times
Employees at The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District are bracing for a possible shake-up as HABD President and CEO David A....
Inside Birmingham Police Department’s $3 million Real Time Crime Center
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
The City of Birmingham on Tuesday opened its Real Time Crime Center (RTCC), where the police department can remotely view...
Birmingham’s Police Accountability Board to Hold First Meeting Aug. 31
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham’s Civilian Review Board, a five-member panel that aims to improve trust and accountability between Birmingham Police Department and residents,...