HPD serves #HuntsvilleAL by protecting life, liberty, property & defending the rights of all people with compassion, fairness, integrity & professionalism.

Huntsville, AL
Joined January 2017
🚨RUNAWAY ALERT🚨 HPD needs help locating 17-year-old Peter Hopper, who ran away from a facility on Saturday, Oct. 3. He was last seen wearing a white jacket and blue jeans. More information: bit.ly/4A2vnP5
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Downtown Huntsville will see road closures and heavy pedestrian traffic Saturday, Oct. 17, for the 23rd annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run. Need the full race route and closure details? Get the full traffic advisory: bit.ly/4yk4CnJ
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Seven HPD employees were recognized during the Command Staff meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, for 25 years of service to HPD and the City of Huntsville. Thank you for 25 years of commitment, hard work and service to our community!
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Meridian Street will close Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning around 7:45 a.m. for Alabama A&M University's Homecoming Parade. Get the full traffic advisory: bit.ly/4ilKDjH
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Experience matters, and HPD is welcoming back two officers who know the department well. Jennifer Watkins-Nash and Glenn Eaves were sworn in as part-time officers on Wednesday, Oct. 14. We’re glad to have both of them back at HPD!
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HPD will join community partners TODAY (Oct. 14) for Paint Purple With Purpose, a talk focused on recognizing the signs of domestic violence & how to respond safely. An HPD investigator will serve as a panelist, sharing the law enforcement perspective. Come out & join us!
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HPD’s STRIKE Unit continues to investigate human trafficking and child exploitation, working to identify offenders and protect victims. Learn more about the unit’s mission and the work behind these investigations: bit.ly/4jeUR6x
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As HPD goes through the reaccreditation process with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, residents have an opportunity to provide feedback directly to the organization reviewing the department. Learn how to share your feedback: bit.ly/4jC0k7y
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The Huntsville Police Department is looking for people who are ready to serve and make a difference. Applications for HPD’s 77th Academy Session are now open, and close Friday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Apply today and start building your future with HPD at JoinHuntsvillePD.com
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If your little superhero is already planning their costume, bring them to the Halloween Party at John Hunt Park on Friday, Oct. 23! The event is free and runs from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Community Building. Get the full event details here: bit.ly/4ynmgYs
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HPD will join community partners on Oct. 14 for Paint Purple With Purpose, a conversation focused on domestic violence awareness, safety, resources & support. An HPD investigator will serve as a panelist. Come hear from local experts, ask questions & connect with resources!
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🔷REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN🔷 HPD Officer William J. Street End of Watch: Oct. 8, 1883 On Oct. 8, we remember Officer Street, who was struck in the head with an axe while investigating a disturbance at a home in the area of Holmes Avenue & Pulaski Pike.
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A Halloween activity for the whole family - & it’s FREE! Join HPD and Huntsville Parks & Recreation at John Hunt Park on Oct. 23 for an evening of bounce houses, entertainment, a trick-or-treat trail and more. Find the full event details here: bit.ly/4ynmgYs
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Thank you Grace Lutheran Church and the Mountain Lakes Zone of Lutheran Women in Mission for putting together 76 snack baskets for HPD’s West Precinct and Communications Division! More on their giving: bit.ly/4zokKWp
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Temporary road closures and traffic delays will be in place on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1:30-4 p.m. for the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Planning to be downtown? Get the route and traffic details: bit.ly/46Yu7Qk
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For 10 weeks, HPD Capt. Stephen Anderson stepped away from his role as West Precinct Commander to join law enforcement leaders from across the country and around the world at the FBI National Academy. Read this blog for a closer look at his experience: bit.ly/46WptT4
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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and raising awareness starts with recognizing that domestic violence can happen to anyone. No one should have to face it alone.
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A look inside HPD’s specialized units and training facilities was on the agenda Wednesday, Sept. 30, as the STAR International Police Exchange Alabama Chapter visited our department! More on the visit: bit.ly/4jA59OA
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Looking to celebrate Halloween a little early? HPD is teaming up with Huntsville Parks and Recreation once again to bring the Halloween Party & Haunted House back to John Hunt Park on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. Get the full event details here: bit.ly/4ynmgYs
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and HPD would like to recognize the individuals & families affected by breast cancer - & encourage everyone to make time for regular screenings & conversations with their healthcare provider. Learn more: nationalbreastcancer.org
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