mpickett26@nul.org

Chief Michael Pickett is a seasoned law enforcement leader with a distinguished career in public safety, special operations, and crime reduction.  He was officially appointed chief of police for the Birmingham Police  Department in 2025. Under his leadership, the city has seen a 47 percent reduction in violent crime. Previously, he served as deputy chief of the Special Operations  Bureau, where he was instrumental in planning and executing high-profile security operations. In early 2024, he launched a bureau-wide community service initiative with the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club, encouraging officers to participate in mentorship and positive interactions with Birmingham’s youth.