Birmingham Coronavirus: Police Taking Precaution

BIRMINGHAM, AL—Following the recommendations from Alabama's governor, the Birmingham Police is taking precautionary measures in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

According to BPD, officers have been encouraged to wear personal protective equipment during interactions with the general public such as during traffic stops, check points and radio calls for service.

All BPD community events, presentations, and programs have also been postponed.

Internally, Birmingham Police Department officers and staff said they've been encouraged to implement social distancing measures.

Patrol officers will conduct all roll calls in the field and meetings will be held via conference calls, police officials said.

Also, there will be no authorized meetings inside of police facilities or community rooms until further notice.

Officers said they will continue to answer calls for service, and there will be no changes to the response protocol nor crime fighting efforts.

"In these challenging times, the Birmingham Police Department will remain tactical and technically proficient while protecting the health of the community members and our employees," the department said in a news release.

For non-emergency calls, officials urge residents to contact 205-328-9311 or a precinct at the numbers below:

• North Precinct 205-254-2860
• East Precinct 205-254-2684
• South Precinct 205-254-2793
• West Precinct 205-254-2862

In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

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