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Road closures underway for Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville
April 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises residents to expect road closures and traffic pattern changes in downtown Huntsville in preparation for the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring Park. Road closures began Monday, April 20, and will remain in effect through Monday, April 27. To ensure the safety of festivalgoers and allow for setup and breakdown, the following traffic adjustments are in place: Church Street is closed between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue. Williams [more]
Read MoreJoin Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue at second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration
April 16, 2026
Huntsville heroes are teaming up again for a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. The second annual Heroes on the Block – a free community celebration for the entire family organized by Huntsville Police (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) – will be Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. It’s an opportunity to interact with police officers and firefighters, [more]
Read MoreMan arrested after 18-month vandalism spree; 24 cases closed
April 15, 2026
An 18-month string of vandalism incidents has come to an end after the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) arrested a suspect and closed 24 criminal mischief cases. For more than a year, HPD’s West Precinct officers and General Investigations Unit worked to identify the person responsible for a series of overnight incidents targeting defense contractor businesses and personal property near Explorer Boulevard. Despite limited leads and the challenges of investigating crimes committed [more]
Read MoreHPD to conduct April 17 safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
April 15, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, April 17, as part of its ongoing effort to deter impaired driving and keep Huntsville’s roadways safe. As part of HPD’s continued commitment to roadway safety, officers will be focused on identifying impaired drivers and addressing other criminal activity that may be encountered during the operation, including illegal drugs and firearms violations. These efforts are [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Police launch enhanced recruitment strategy to build next generation of officers
April 9, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) is expanding its recruitment efforts to better attract and prepare the next generation of officers. The City is partnering with Crimson Recruiting Services LLC, a firm that specializes in helping law enforcement agencies modernize and strengthen recruitment strategies. This agreement will complement HPD’s existing recruitment program by introducing additional tools, strategies and industry best practices – helping the department reach more qualified candidates interested in a career [more]
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