Birmingham Demands Police Reforms After Fatal Shootings

Community groups, clergy, and residents in Birmingham, Alabama, are demanding immediate changes to local policing practices following two recent fatal shootings by officers. The open letter to city leaders highlights serious failures in how the city helps its most vulnerable people, particularly those experiencing mental health challenges. The coalition is calling for several reforms, including better de-escalation training, mental health-focused crisis intervention, and addressing bigger issues like poverty and homelessness. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.