Birmingham police chief faces call to resign
Birmingham police chief faces call to resign: ‘Time to rally around’ law enforcement, Woodfin’s office says
A Birmingham community activist is calling for the removal or resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond, citing an “unprecedented” rise in homicides and low morale among officers. Eric Hall, the co-founder of the Birmingham Black Lives Matter chapter who previously sought a seat on the Birmingham City Council,
State official call for resignation of Birmingham Chief of Police
State Representative Juandalynn Givan called for the resignation of Birmingham chief of police Scott Thurmond.This after an online petition, signed by more tha
Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls on Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond to resign due to ‘never-ending bloodbath’ in city
Alabama state Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) called for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond on Monday.
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls for Birmingham police Chief Scott Thurmond to resign
State Rep. Juandalynn GIvan has called for Birmingham police chief Scott Thurmond to resign. She believes a changed is needed within the department to address the increase in violent gun violence.
Alabama State Rep. calls for resignation of Birmingham police chief
Alabama State Rep. Juandalynn Givan has called for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond. The request came on Monday, Oct. 7. Rep. Givan said in a statement that she believe Thurmond should step down after failing to address what she called the “never ending bloodbath” taking place on the streets in and around her legislative district.
Cultural change needed to tackle Birmingham's violence says city leaders and activists
Amid calls for Birmingham Police Department chief Scott Thurmond to step down, the mayor's office released a stetement saying in part"The homicide problem we ...
Birmingham mass shooting: $100K reward announced as police hunt for gunmen that killed 4, injured 17
Officials have announced up to $100,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrests of the gunmen behind a mass ...
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At least 4 dead, 17 injured in Birmingham mass shooting
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond described the shooting as "a hit" in which a single person was targeted and multiple bystanders were caught in the crossfire. The shooting happened in ...
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Birmingham mass shooting: Police identify victims as search continues for suspects
Birmingham police have identified the four people killed as they continue the search for suspects in a Saturday night mass ...
Millions in incentives headed to Birmingham Police to recruit, retain officers
The Birmingham Police Department has achieved a historic milestone as the city council has approved a $16 million incentive plan, the largest the department has ever seen.
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Manhunt launched for 'multiple shooters' after at least 4 killed and 17 injured in Birmingham
Police Chief Scott Thurmond said multiple people pulled up ... including the four people killed. On Sunday night, Birmingham police identified three of the four deceased, described as ...
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Birmingham 5 Points South shooting that killed 4 likely a murder-for-hire; more than 100 shots fired
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond on Sunday morning said the suspected target of the shooting was among the dead outside the Hush hookah and cigar lounge on Magnolia Avenue. “It wasn’t ...
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Four dead and 17 injured after gunfire erupts at popular nightlife area in Birmingham, Alabama, police say
Four people were killed and 17 others were injured when multiple shooters opened fire Saturday evening in a bustling ...
Birmingham City Council approves $15.8 million plan to boost police recruits and retention
The Birmingham City Council announced Tuesday it passed a $15.8 million plan designed to aid officer recruitment and ...