A Birmingham activist is calling for the removal or resignation of Police Chief Scott Thurmond, citing an “unprecedented” rise in homicides and low morale.
Birmingham city officials, including Police Chief Scott Thurmond and Mayor Randall Woodfin speak at a news conference after a mass shooting Sept. 22. 2024. Justin Yurkanin/AL.comA 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.
“Under Chief Thurmond’s leadership, felony assaults, robbery, rape, burglary and theft are all down,’' according to the statement.continued investments in technology through the Real Time Crime Center, and additional strategies to expand our response to gun violence that will be announced very soon.”
“It is time to rally around all of our law enforcement who are working tirelessly and putting their lives on the line for our city. Only together can we overcome this current challenge.” The petition said the city needs a leader who will listen to the concerns of Birmingham residents and work tirelessly to restore trust in law enforcement.Birmingham has recorded 128 homicides so far this year. Of those, nine have been ruled justifiable and therefore aren’t deemed criminal. Two others happened in previous years, but the victims died in 2024.
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