BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Birmingham Police Department is making strides toward full staffing as part of its “Journey to 100%” initiative, with Chief Michael Pickett announcing that the department is now 91 percent staffed. This marks a significant improvement from the 72 percent staffing level when Pickett was appointed in November 2024.
“My goal from day one has been clear: to have the Birmingham Police Department fully staffed within one calendar year,” Pickett said in a interview shared with ABC 33/40. “By this coming November, we plan to reach that milestone.”…