Category: Huntsville Police
Fallen HPD Officer Garrett Crumby honored during National Police Week
May 16, 2024
Memorial wreath for fallen Officer Garrett Crumby placed at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. The name of fallen Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby is now etched into the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. His name joins thousands of other law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. Fallen officers were honored this week in the nation’s capital as part of [more]
Read MoreHuntsville crews continue to assess damage and clear debris following strong storms
May 9, 2024
Huntsville’s Public Works and Landscape Management departments and first responders are continuing to assess storm damage and dangerous conditions following a severe weather event. Police tape is seen next to a fallen tree near downtown Huntsville on Thursday, May 9, following a round of severe storms that affected multiple parts of the City. Huntsville Police are asking all drivers to avoid areas affected by the storms as there are still trees and [more]
Read MoreHPCAC to host public forum on Hands-Free Driving Ordinance, May 14
May 8, 2024
In an effort to make Huntsville’s roads safer for drivers and pedestrians, motorists will soon receive citations if they use hand-held digital devices while driving. To help the public learn more about the City of Huntsville’s updated Hands-Free driving ordinance, the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) will host a community forum on Tuesday, May 14. The HPCAC community forum will be held at 6 p.m. in the AV room at [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves construction for new CSI building
April 25, 2024
The City’s eight-person crime scene investigation team (CSI) team in the Huntsville Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division has worked in cramped quarters for years. Relief is on the way in the form of a new 14,000-square-foot investigation building complete with labs, office space, evidence processing areas and vehicle processing bays. “We have the advanced technology in place for crime scene analysis, but we need dedicated space to be more efficient and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville community invited to participate in 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party
April 25, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle invites you to put your kickstand up, strap on your helmet and join him for the 15th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride and Block Party. This year’s event is Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Big Spring Park. Don’t ride a bike but want to join the fun? Check out the block party, which features yard games, inflatable obstacle course, scavenger hunts, music, prizes and [more]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: Panoply Arts Festival
April 23, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department is assisting with traffic control and road closures for the 2024 Panoply Arts Festival, held the weekend of April 26-28. In preparation for the event, several streets around Big Spring Park will be closed. • The westbound lanes of Williams Avenue between Church Street and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard are closed for event setup. • On Wednesday, April 24, at 8 a.m., all lanes of Church Street between [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police Department earns ninth advanced CALEA reaccreditation
March 27, 2024
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received its ninth advanced reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), which reaffirms the department’s commitment to providing exemplary service to employees and citizens. To achieve advanced accreditation, an agency must demonstrate continued compliance with 460 law enforcement standards. The CALEA Board of Commissioners routinely re-evaluates these standards to help strengthen accountability within the agency and the community. “We know Huntsville has one [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
March 26, 2024
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, March 29, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen Monday, April 1, at 8 a.m. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there is no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule on Friday for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will be closed Friday but will operate on a normal schedule Saturday. [more]
Read MoreHuntsville-area public safety agencies team up for career fair
March 26, 2024
If you have a heart for public service, a career in public safety might be for you. The Madison County Public Safety Career Fair will be held Saturday, April 6, from 2-6 p.m. at Butler Green at Campus No. 805, 2620 Clinton Ave. Law enforcement representatives from Huntsville and Madison County address the media at a Public Safety Career Fair announcement on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Huntsville-Madison County 911 [more]
Read MoreTraffic Alert: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 14, 2024
Weather permitting, motorists should expect traffic delays in downtown Huntsville Saturday, March 16, for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Road closures will begin as early as 10 a.m. The parade starts at Lot K on the corner of Woodson Street and Holmes Avenue and proceeds through downtown Huntsville. Other streets impacted include Jefferson Street from Monroe Street to South Side Square, Washington Street from Southside Square to Monroe Street and Meridian [more]
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