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HPD’s ‘Summer Slowdown’ encourages drivers to hit the brakes, not exceed the limit
June 9, 2025
As summer gets underway, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is urging all drivers to be more aware and slow down – especially on city streets and in neighborhoods where more people are out walking, biking and driving. The Summer Slowdown campaign, running from June 9 through Aug. 12, is aimed at curbing dangerous driving habits and reducing crashes through a combination of education and enforcement. Whether its kids playing outside, teens getting behind [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police DUI Task Force to conduct traffic safety checkpoints over Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2025
As part of a continuous effort to keep Huntsville roads safe, the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25. The annual holiday traditionally kicks off the summer season for increased vacation travel, and HPD is ramping up enforcement and education to combat impaired driving and protect drivers. “Our goal is to deter impaired driving, connect with our community and educate [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police officers honored at National TOP COPS Awards for heroic hostage rescue
May 13, 2025
Sgt. Kevin Lambert and Officer Jason Toney of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) received national recognition at the 32nd annual TOP COPS Awards dinner in Washington D.C. for their heroic actions that helped save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation last August. Hosted by the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), the awards ceremony honors officers from federal, state, county, tribal and local agencies across the country [more]
Read MoreFatal shooting near Jefferson Street believed to be accidental
May 12, 2025
UPDATE (Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:10 p.m.): The victim in the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 12, has been identified as Christopher Keunta Hatcher, 24, of Huntsville. Evidence indicates the firearm was discharged by a juvenile who was handling it inside the vehicle. As a result of these findings, no charges will be filed in this case. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) has reason to believe the fatal [more]
Read MoreAfter School Bash to support teachers with school supplies needed to equip students
May 8, 2025
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach are teaming up once again – this time for the After School Bash, a community-wide celebration designed to support public school teachers with the supplies they need to equip students. Set for Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park, the event will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. [more]
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