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September 24th, 2026

Captain Scott Widner reflects on 29 years of service with HPD

When Scott Widner left active duty with the U.S. Marine Corps, he knew he wasn’t finished serving. “When I was [Read More]

Category: Public Safety

September 15th, 2026

A dancer’s tears of joy, an inspirational leader, a fortuitous setback: The story of the Sandra Moon Community Complex

It’s just a light. Affixed to the back wall of the new Sandra Moon Community Complex auditorium, it’s a small [Read More]

Category: City Stories

August 27th, 2026

Smart choices online lead to safer students offline

With the school year underway, students are settling into new routines, building friendships and spending more time online for learning, [Read More]

Category: Public Safety

August 21st, 2026

Big Spring Park expansion begins to take shape

The transformation of Big Spring Park East is becoming easier to see by the day. Construction on the east side [Read More]

Category: Quality of Life

August 18th, 2026

Five tips from HPD’s Traffic Services Unit for new drivers this school year

A new school year brings new routines, new responsibilities and, for many teenagers, more independence behind the wheel. Whether a [Read More]

Category: Public Safety

August 5th, 2026

The power of Parks & Recreation on display in Huntsville

A child’s laughter on the playground, parents cheering and encouraging as colorful powder filled the air. Friends catching up while [Read More]

Category: Quality of Life

August 5th, 2026

A familiar face in the hallways: The role of a school resource officer

When students see a School Resource Officer (SRO) walking through the halls, they may notice the uniform and badge first. [Read More]

Category: Public Safety

July 28th, 2026

The Chief’s Brief: Welcome to HPD’s monthly newsletter

After nearly 50 years in law enforcement, I’ve learned a few things. One of them is that good communication matters. [Read More]

Category: Public Safety