‘I love this city’: New interim police chief Michael Pickett vows to ...
1 day ago · News ‘I love this city’: New interim police chief Michael Pickett vows to make Birmingham safer. Updated: Oct. 24, 2024, 2:46 p.m. | Published: Oct. 24, 2024, 12: ...
Who will lead the Birmingham Police Department after Scott
Michael Pickett, deputy chief of the BPD, was named interim chief by Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin during a press conference Thursday, where Thurmond announced he would retire on Nov. 29. News US
Birmingham Police Chief Set to Retire, Pickett Will Be Interim Chief
1 day ago · Mayor Randall Woodfin named Deputy Chief Michael Pickett to take over as interim police chief when Thurmond departs. ... It has nothing to do with comments in the news,” the chief said. The mayor said that under Thurmond’s leadership, the city has seen a reduction in overall violent crime. He added that while police remain “laser focused ...
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond retiring: New interim …
1 day ago · Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett and Assistant Chief Edmond Hanks at a Oct. 24, 2024 press conference. ... “The good news is that none of the leaders standing before you are ...
Birmingham police chief retires. What the FOP wants in a new chief
1 day ago · There's been a big change for the Birmingham Police Department, as Chief Scott Thurmond has announced his retirement. Some officers say they weren’t surprised by the chief’s desire to step away from his role as leader of the department, but some were surprised he would choose to take that step now as the city is dealing with a pretty serious increase in violent crime.Thurmond has been in ...
Birmingham Police Chief Steps Down
2 days ago · Deputy Chief Michael Pickett will serve as interim chief. Additionally, Capt. Edmond Hanks was promoted to interim assistant chief. Woodfin appointed Thurmond to the chief’s position in June 2022. He had served as the interim chief …
'Rebuild morale:' What is the FOP looking for in a new Chief of …
1 day ago · Mayor Randall Woodfin, Chief Scott Thurmond, Deputy Chief Michael Pickett during October 24, 2024 news conference (abc3340.com)
Bham police chief Thurmond to retire, Pickett named interim chief ...
1 day ago · Pickett has been with BPD for 20 years. His first assignment was West Precinct Patrol. Pickett led Operation Knight Rider, which was aimed at curbing exhibition driving in the city.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announces retirement
Thurmond’s last day will be Friday, Nov. 29. Birmingham Mayor Woodfin says the interim leader will be Deputy Chief Michael Pickett. Woodfin says Pickett was instrumental in Operation Night Rider ...
FOP planning vote of no confidence for Birmingham Police chief …
Jun 12, 2024 · BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Fraternal Order of Police Vice President Lawrence Billups has announced that they will present a vote of no confidence next month to FOP members for Chief Scott Thurmond, as well as Assistant Chief LaQuaylin Mack, Deputy Chief Michael Pickett, Deputy Chief Sheila Finney, and Deputy Chief Onree Pruitt.