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Mayor says Birmingham Police staffing has improved to 80% amid recruitment push
Summary
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin reported the Birmingham Police Department is operating at 80% of authorized strength, citing recent hires, lateral transfers and ongoing academy classes; officials said the city aims for full staffing by early 2026.
Mayor Randall L. Woodfin told the City Council on June 3 that the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) is operating at roughly 80% of its authorized workforce after months of recruitment and retention efforts.
Woodfin said the city was down 223 officers in November and operating at about 73% at that time; between November and April the department added 37 new officers and 15 lateral transfers. He said 50 recruits…
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