Category: Huntsville Police
City of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreAnswer the Call: Apply today with Huntsville Police dispatch
June 13, 2024
If you’re looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career serving your community, a career as a police dispatcher may be right for you. Huntsville Police’s communication division is now hiring for the position of police dispatcher. The division proudly employs a team of highly motivated individuals who are often the department’s first line of communication with the public during an emergency. “Dispatchers are first responders, just like police officers, EMTs, paramedics, firefighters [ more ]
Read MoreA Call to Be the Best: HPD accepting applications for officers
June 11, 2024
Answer the call and join one of the best public safety agencies in the country. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is accepting applications for its 72nd session of the Huntsville Police Academy, which begins in February 2025. HPD is proud to employ over 400 sworn officers who serve the community with courage, integrity, and professionalism. Officers come from diverse backgrounds, education and experience, reflecting the department’s commitment to inclusivity. “Our police department [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 22, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 28. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 27-31. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open from [ more ]
Read MoreHPD North Precinct invites community back to annual block party
May 17, 2024
Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) North Precinct invites the community to come back to Normal for the return of its annual block party on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HPD North Precinct, 4014 North Memorial Parkway, adjacent to Alabama A&M University. Get ready for a fun family day filled with free food and chances to win bicycles and other prizes. A DJ will spin tunes while [ more ]
Read MoreFallen 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 ]
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