伯明翰警察局长斯科特·瑟蒙德 （Scott Thurmond） 退休;副局长迈克尔·皮克特 （Michael Pickett） 任命了临时局长，FOP 敦促市长选择新的局长，以提高士气和减少犯罪。 Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond retired; Deputy Chief Michael Pickett appointed interim chief, and FOP urges mayor to select new chief for improved morale and crime reduction.

伯明翰警察局长斯科特·瑟蒙德 （Scott Thurmond） 在服务 26 年后退休，副局长迈克尔·皮克特 （Michael Pickett） 被任命为临时局长。 Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond has retired after 26 years of service, with Deputy Chief Michael Pickett appointed as interim chief. 警察兄弟会敦促市长迅速选择一位能够提高士气并解决不断上升的暴力犯罪的新局长。 The Fraternal Order of Police urges the mayor to quickly select a new chief who can improve morale and address rising violent crime. FOP 副总裁 Lawrence Billups 强调了优先考虑社区安全和有效人员配置的领导层的重要性，这反映了对部门管理的持续担忧。 FOP Vice President Lawrence Billups stressed the importance of leadership that prioritizes community safety and effective staffing, reflecting ongoing concerns about department management.