Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith resigns

Birmingham police captain named acting chief following Patrick Smith's resignation

After about 3.5 years at the helm, Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith has resigned to "focus on personal matters" and Captain Scott Thurmond has been named the Acting Chief of Police.

Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith resigns

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) -- Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith resigned from his position Friday, according to the city of Birmingham.Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin appointed BPD Captain Scott Thurmond as the acting chief of police. State Representative calling for Brookside Mayor to step down Acting Police Chief Thurmond has served with BPD for 23 years. (Courtesy/City of Birmingham)“I am grateful for the service of former Chief Smith,…

Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith resigns; mayor names acting chief

Mayor Randall Woodfin’s office said Smith resigned to focus on personal matters. No additional information was released. Capt. Scott Thurmond was named acting chief.