At this year’s World Police and Fire Games, Birmingham police officers have been winning a ton of medals.
June 27 marked the start of the 2025 Games, which ended on July 6. There are more than 1,600 medal events across 60 sports, and more than 8,000 police officers and firefighters from more than 70 countries are in town for the event.
Social media is being used by the Birmingham Police Department to boast about the hometown team’s accomplishments in a variety of competitions.
How amazing the journey has been thus far. “We are incredibly proud and grateful,” the department wrote in a Facebook post.
The Birmingham Police Department has genuinely relished every second of participating, helping, and—above all—making connections. From early morning gatherings to late-night discussions, our officers have had the opportunity to get to know incredible people from all over the world who are equally dedicated to quality and service.
The current list of winners, as posted on the department’s social media accounts, is as follows:
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Officer Everett Curry won a silver medal in the bench press.
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Officer Bryanna Moore won a bronze medal in the 100 meter hurdle.
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Officer Drew Wilson won a gold medal in the bench press competition.
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Detective Shanese N Patterson won a gold medal in bowling singles.
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Officer Ron Jennings won the silver medal in the 1,500 meter run.
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Corporal Davis won the bronze medal in the bench press competition.
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Officer Nabors and K9 Officer Fen won a bronze medal in K9 Narcotics Detection.
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Sergeant O Brien Brown and Officer Gillepse won silver and bronze medals in Angling.
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Sergeant Tyler French won a silver medal in boxing.
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Officer Dana Sartalamacchia won a gold medal in the Clydesdale division and a bronze medal in the regular division in the Cross Country 5K run.
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Officer Chevonne McMillan won a bronze medal in the women s bench press competition.
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Officer Franklin won both gold and silver medals in Jiu Jitsu No Gi beginner division.
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Officer Stamps won silver medals in intermediate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
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The Enforcers flag football team – Birmingham Police, Birmingham Fire and Jefferson County Sheriff s Department, won a bronze medal.
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Officers Hatcher (gold), Sampson (silver and bronze) and Davenport (bronze) took home medals for Mountain Bike Cycling, (long course).
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Officer Levins (gold) and Officer Preston (bronze), won medals in the CrossFit competition.
Local honors for the games are also going to Birmingham’s best.
At a recent awards ceremony held at the Birmingham Museum of Art, the 2025 World Police & Fire Games Committee honored the numerous leaders who united the worldwide celebration of first responders.
For his exceptional assistance and commitment to helping with an event, Police Chief Michael Pickett received an award.
The city has won more than just trophies and accolades.
From our Civil Rights Institute to Barber Motorsports, our Botanical Garden, Vulcan, the museum, and many more, it’s wonderful to see so many people fall in love with Birmingham, Mayor Randall Woodfin stated. The community as a whole really benefits from it.
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