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Huntsville Police honors excellence at annual awards ceremony

Published on April 17, 2025

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) recognized its finest officers and employees Thursday, April 17, during its annual awards ceremony, celebrating outstanding service and leadership throughout 2024.

Held at the Stone Event Center at Campus No. 805, the ceremony brought together officers, families, city leaders and community partners to recognize excellence across all areas of the department.

“This is a night of celebration – an opportunity to highlight the individuals who embody the highest standards of law enforcement,” Police Chief Kirk Giles said. “These awards reflect more than just a moment of excellence. They represent a year of dedication, integrity and professionalism that strengthens our department and community.”

Individual Award Recipients:

  • Professional Standards & Training Division
    • Investigator of the Year: Investigator Jason Clarke
  • Criminal Investigations Division
    • Investigator of the Year: Investigator Matt Edger
    • Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Rodney Fuller
  • Administrative Services Bureau
    • Employee of the Year: Kristy Hooper
    • Supervisor of the Year: Ronnie Dickey
  • Special Operations Division
    • Officer of the Year: Reynard Robinson
    • Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Kevin Matthews
  • West Precinct
    • Officer of the Year: Daniel Hutchison
    • Supervisor of the Year: Lieutenant Brandon Hill
  • South Precinct
    • Officer of the Year: Colin Miller
    • Supervisor of the Year: Lieutenant Terry Lucas
  • North Precinct
    • Officer of the Year: Cameron Beatty
    • Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Gerald Gambino

Promotion Recognition:

Sergeant David Lowery: Promoted for outstanding service and leadership. Sgt. Lowery has served since 2017 and currently works in the North Precinct.

Unit Citations:

Awarded for exceptional collaboration and performance in 2024:

  • Third Shift – North Precinct
  • Community Relations Officers (CRO)
  • Major Crimes
  • NAMACC
  • Bike Unit
  • TSU 1 & 2
  • School Resource Officers (SRO)
  • DUI Task Force

 

As the department celebrates achievements, Giles also reflected on the department’s broader progress.

“Since 2019, Huntsville’s population has grown by approximately 20%, yet we’ve seen a 26% drop in Part 1 crimes and a 39% decrease in violent crime,” Chief Giles said. “That kind of progress is a testament to the dedication of the men and women in this room.”

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