Tag: Birmingham Crime Commission
Progress on Crime Commission Recommendations Continues, Mayor Says

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the council that of 82 recommendations in the Crime Commission report, 30 are in a pre-launch stage or in progress and 19 are in the planning and development phase.
Hearing Wednesday Let Residents Have Their Say on Violent Crime, Council OKs Indy Grand Prix Funding.

The public can ask questions and make suggestions about the city’s efforts to dampen violence during a community feedback session to be held at the Birmingham Crossplex.
Mayor: Progress on Crime Commission Recs Moving at ‘Break Speed’

The council also approved incentives for Workplay redevelopment. Read more.
Data-Driven Partnership To Tackle Root Causes of Violence in Jefferson County

The Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership brings together public, nonprofit and private representatives to analyze causes of violence and make plans to address them in neighborhoods. Read more.
Birmingham Crime Commission Releases Report Detailing Recommendations for Violence Reduction

The Birmingham Crime Commission on Monday released a 66-page report providing a list of policy recommendations aimed at reducing the city’s record-setting violent crime rate. Read more.
City Extends Deadline for Community Survey on Reducing Violent Crime

Birmingham leaders are asking members of the community to fill out a survey seeking suggestions for mitigating Birmingham’s crime problem. Read more.
What Would You Do to Reduce Crime, City Asks Residents in Surveys

Birmingham leaders want to hear the opinions of residents, faith leaders and educators on what the city can do to reduce the number of people dying in violent crimes. Read more.