Birmingham police report reduction in shots fired calls New Year's Eve

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The Birmingham Police Department said a safety initiative with extra patrol officers saw a reduction of shots fired calls New Year's Eve.According to a news release, the BPD deployed nearly 80 additional officers Dec. 31 as part of Operation Crackdown, and reported a 64% reduction in calls for police response related to shots fired calls.The police department said although there was a fair amount of celebratory gunfire and fireworks, officers were able to respond within seconds after a call was dispatched.Police officers arrested five people on various charges and seized 11 firearms relating to illegal activities, said the BPD.Birmingham police also said there were no reports of exhibition driving in the city at that time.Deep dive: WVTM 13 Investigates

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —

The Birmingham Police Department said a safety initiative with extra patrol officers saw a reduction of shots fired calls New Year's Eve.

According to a news release, the BPD deployed nearly 80 additional officers Dec. 31 as part of Operation Crackdown, and reported a 64% reduction in calls for police response related to shots fired calls.

The police department said although there was a fair amount of celebratory gunfire and fireworks, officers were able to respond within seconds after a call was dispatched.

Police officers arrested five people on various charges and seized 11 firearms relating to illegal activities, said the BPD.

Birmingham police also said there were no reports of exhibition driving in the city at that time.

Deep dive: WVTM 13 Investigates

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