Birmingham Police Take Home Medals at World Police and Fire Games
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
July 7, 2025
BIRMINGHAM Ala. The 2025 World Police and Fire Games just wrapped up Sunday with local law enforcement and firefighters competing and doing Birmingham and Alabama proud on so many levels.
Birmingham police officers have gone above and beyond on an international scale and ranking high in the competition while raking in plenty of medals during these games.
The 2025 Games began June 27 and continued through yesterday, July 6th with more than 8,000 police officers and firefighters from over 70 countries that came to Birmingham for the event, which had over 1,600 medal events and over 60 sports. The event truly put the city and the state on a global stage!
Both the Birmingham Police and Fire Departments did well in the overall competition and hit their social media platforms to brag, smile and show off their winnings.
The Birmingham Police Department posted “What an incredible journey it has been so far…Our hearts are full of pride and appreciation,” the department said in a Facebook post.
“The Birmingham Police Department has truly enjoyed every moment—competing, supporting and most importantly, connecting. From early morning events to late-night conversations, our officers have had the chance to meet amazing individuals from across the globe who share the same commitment to service and excellence.”
Here is a partial list of winners listed on the department’s social pages:
Officer Everett Curry won a silver medal in the bench press.
Officer Bryanna Moore won a bronze medal in the 100 meter hurdle.
Officer Drew Wilson won a gold medal in the bench press competition.
Detective Shanese N Patterson won a gold medal in bowling singles.
Officer Ron Jennings won the silver medal in the 1,500 meter run.
Corporal Davis won the bronze medal in the bench press competition.
Officer Nabors and K9 Officer Fen won a bronze medal in K9 Narcotics Detection.
Sergeant O’Brien Brown and Officer Gillepse won silver and bronze medals in Angling.
Sergeant Tyler French won a silver medal in boxing.
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.
Officer Chevonne McMillan won a bronze medal in the women’s bench press competition.
Officer Franklin won both gold and silver medals in Jiu Jitsu No Gi beginner division.
Officer Stamps won silver medals in intermediate Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
The Enforcers flag football team – Birmingham Police, Birmingham Fire and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, won a bronze medal.
Officers Hatcher (gold), Sampson (silver and bronze) and Davenport (bronze) took home medals for Mountain Bike Cycling, (long course).
Officer Levins (gold) and Officer Preston (bronze), won medals in the CrossFit competition.
Birmingham’s finest are also receiving local awards for the games.
The 2025 World Police & Fire Games Committee recently hosted an awards ceremony at the Birmingham Museum of Art honoring the many leaders who brought the global tribute to first responders together.
Police Chief Michael Pickett was awarded for his outstanding support and dedication to assisting with an event.
The medals and awards aren’t the only wins for the city.
Many visitors got a chance to explore all that the City of Birmingham and the metro area has to offer.
“It’s good to see so many fall in love with Birmingham, from our Civil Rights Institute to Barber Motorsports, our Botanical Garden, Vulcan, the museum and so many others,” Mayor Randall Woodfin said. “It’s a tremendous benefit to the entire community.”
The Birmingham Fire Department also racked up some awards during the event.
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