Rising Homicides and Silence: Birmingham Police Chief's Concern

Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond attributes the recent spike in homicides to victims' involvement in "nefarious activities" and a lack of witness cooperation. He emphasizes the need for witnesses to come forward and cooperate with investigations, stating that arrests could be made if more people provided information. Thurmond highlights specific cases and urges residents to join the Connect Birmingham program, which allows police access to outdoor security cameras. He also addresses the prevalence of firearm-related conflicts and the police department's efforts to combat the situation.