BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett delivered a direct warning to criminals Thursday as he announced a 48% reduction in homicides compared to the same period last year.
“We will walk you down, and we will lock you up,” Pickett said.
The department has also made arrests in all 11 homicide cases so far in 2026, achieving a 100% clearance rate, according to Pickett.
New protocols driving results
April 1 marked one year since Pickett took over BPD leadership, and he says new investigative protocols implemented under his leadership are helping with that reduction…