Bessemer, Alabama – Police Station and Crime Statistics
In 2016, there were 3,166 crimes reported in Bessemer, for a crime rate of 11,906 per 100,000 persons. For comparison, the United States national crime rate was 2,837 per 100,000 persons, and the Alabama state crime rate of 3,480. Thefts and property crimes are the most commonly reported crimes in Bessemer.
The Bessemer Police Department is located on North 15th Street, and the Police Chief is Michael Roper. The department employs 115 sworn officers, involved in divisions including patrol, jail, traffic, criminal investigations, administration, training, special response team, community service, crime prevention, environmental, parking enforcement, and internal affairs.
Bessemer Police Department
23 North 15th Street
Bessemer, AL 35020
205-481-4350
Michael Roper, Chief of Police
policechief@bessemeral.org
Inmates are also housed by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Birmingham, where Mike Hale is the sheriff. Approximately 1,000 inmates are housed daily between the two Jefferson County facilities. The Deputy Chief of Corrections is Cleveland Moore. The Sheriff’s Office includes patrol, criminal, and corrections divisions, along with offering resources to schools and courts.
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
2200 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
205-325-5700
Mike Hale
sheriff@jccal.org
Cleveland Moore, Deputy Chief of Corrections
moorec@jeffcosheriff.org
Bessemer, Alabama – Open Records Requests
Open Records Requests must be submitted through the City Clerk of Bessemer, who is Wanda Taylor. The City Clerk is tasked with maintaining documents and records of the city.
Wanda Taylor, City Clerk
clerk@bessemeral.org
205-424-4060
1700 Third Avenue North
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
