Interaction with the public, whether socially or officially, such as in a traffic stop, involves a risk of physical harm. Being on guard for an attack and treating every interpersonal situation with affirmative commands makes the police officer appear brutal and detached, limits his actual effectiveness with the public and engenders chronic stress.
Operation Westside Connection
On Thursday, May 16,2025, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office along with Birmingham Police Department and the US Marshals Joint Taskforce...