Birmingham Police Department welcomes some new leaders.
Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond has promoted more than three dozen officers, calling them the future of the department.“You will be shaping the future of the department and preparing others to take your position someday.”
Three officers were promoted to the rank of captain, eight promoted to the rank of lieutenant, 23 to the rank of sergeant and three to the position of corrections supervisor. They were sworn in by Jefferson County Circuit Judge Alaric May.“Do you want to be a leader, or do you want a title?’’ the mayor asked.
Those promoted to the rank of captain are Capt. Frank Alexander, Capt. Onree Pruitt and Capt. Michael Sellers.
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