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One year in, HPD’s STRIKE Unit takes on human trafficking and child exploitation
October 13, 2026
One year after launching its specialized STRIKE Unit, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is evaluating the progress, challenges and investigative priorities shaping its work to combat human trafficking and internet crimes against children. HPD brought members of the unit together at a media roundtable to discuss the realities of these investigations, the role of digital evidence and technology and the collaboration required among local, state and federal law enforcement partners. During its [more]
Read MoreHuntsville residents have a voice in HPD’s reaccreditation
October 5, 2026
Huntsville residents have an opportunity to help shape the future of policing in their community by sharing feedback with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) pursues reaccreditation. Residents can submit comments through CALEA’s online public comment portal, which allows members of the community to provide feedback on HPD’s delivery of public safety services, community engagement, professionalism and overall performance. Comments may include [more]
Read MoreVincent Rutherford Equality March to bring road closures to downtown Huntsville Oct. 4
October 2, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will implement temporary road closures in downtown Huntsville on Sunday, Oct. 4, to accommodate the Vincent Rutherford Equality March. Road closures along the parade route will begin at 1:30 p.m. The parade will begin at 2 p.m., with closures expected to remain in place until approximately 4 p.m. The parade will begin on Holmes Avenue near Woodson Street and travel east to Jefferson Street. Participants will continue south on [more]
Read MoreHPD charges 16-year-old following incident at Huntsville City Schools Technical School
October 1, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is investigating an incident that left a student injured Wednesday, Sept. 30, during a culinary class at the Huntsville City Schools Technical School. Just before 11:30 a.m., officers responded to the 2600 block of Memorial Parkway after receiving a report that a student had been injured. Officers located the student with an injury involving a knife. The student sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police, Parks and Recreation bring Halloween fun back to John Hunt Park
September 23, 2026
Halloween is taking over John Hunt Park once again, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Parks & Recreation team up for an evening of trick-or-treating, games, entertainment and a haunted house on Friday, Oct. 23, from 6-9 p.m. at the Jaycee Building, 2200 Jaycee Way. Admission is free and open to all ages. The annual celebration gives residents a chance to enjoy the Halloween season while getting to know HPD [more]
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