CRIME SUPPRESSION

Birmingham saw a big drop in gunfire during New Year's Eve celebrations in 2026. The city's gunfire detection system, Shot Spotter, picked up 4, 688 rounds in 597 incidents. That's a lot less than the 6, 270 rounds in 948 incidents from 2024 and way less than the 11, 728 rounds in 1, 531 incidents b

In a show of respect and solidarity, the Illinois State Police recently wrapped up a crime-fighting mission dedicated to a trooper who suffered life-altering injuries in a crash. This operation, which took place from November 17 to November 28, focused on tackling gun and drug trafficking in norther