Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond retiring

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond retiring: New interim chief named
Thurmond is a 25-year veteran of the force, having served and led in several precincts as well as in executive leadership.
"It kinda surprised us": Fraternal Order of Police reacts to Chief Thurmond's retirement
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced his retirement after 26 years with the department and two years as chief. The Birmingham chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police is reacting to the news.
Who will lead the Birmingham Police Department after Scott Thurmond? Here’s what we know about Michael Pickett
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.
Ala. Police Chief to Retire: Job 'Exceeded Any Expectations I May Have Had'
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond, who became chief in June 2022, will retire at the end of November after spending over 25 years with the department.
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He announced that there will be key leadership changes at the Birmingham Police Department. >> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13 Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced that he is retiring.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond set to retire Nov. 29
After two years leading the Birmingham Police Department, Scott Thurmond is retiring. During a press conference Thursday, Thurmond announced the he would be retiring as chief of the BPD. He will leave the force Nov.
Birmingham police chief announces plans to retire, a month after city's 3rd mass shooting this year
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond, 50, announced at a press conference that he will step down at the end of November, two years into his tenure as the historic city's top cop.
Bham police chief to retire, interim named
Thurmond is retiring from the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) effective November 29, according to a press release from the city. Mayor Woodfin has appointed current Deputy Chief of Special Operations Michael Pickett to become interim police chief once Thurmond departs.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announces retirement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC) - Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond announced that he is retiring from the Birmingham Police Department. Thurmond’s last day will be Friday, Nov. 29. Birmingham Mayor Woodfin says the interim leader will be Deputy Chief Michael Pickett.
‘Friendships and liking someone doesn’t work’: Birmingham FOP hopes new police chief ‘stops the bleeding’
The Birmingham FOP is urging Mayor Randall Woodfin "to pick a good chief. He can’t keep doing this," said Lodge 1 vice ...
Birmingham mass shooting suspect arrested, faces charges in 2 other homicides
Police arrested Damien McDaniel in the September mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, which left four dead and 17 injured.
Birmingham Chief of Police Scott Thurmond announces retirement
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will hold a news conference Thursday morning. The event is set for ...