Lynsey Smith

Happy Tails, Boomer: HPD honors a job well done

After six years of loyal service, K-9 Boomer with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is officially clocking out. The retirement...

Cracking cases then & now: HPD’s forensics evolution

Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk. The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) forensic...

Crime scene innovation: Shannon Pittman’s trailblazing role

Shannon Pittman is a standout member of the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), working as a civilian Crime Scene Technician. She’s...

Ahead of Opioid Awareness Day, drug task force highlights gains and challenges

Opioids continue to affect families across north Alabama. From fentanyl-laced pills to drugs hidden in parcels or vehicles, the dangers...

Founding Voices: Vicki Guerrieri reflects on her police advisory council role

For more than 15 years, Vicki Guerrieri dedicated her time and heart to the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC),...

Council Members join the conversation on Summer Slowdown push

With just one day left in the Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) Summer Slowdown initiative, three City Council members are urging...

Pack your backpack – and these tips from HPD School Resource Officers

Backpacks are zipped, buses are rolling and for some…alarm clocks are making a very unwelcome comeback. That can only mean...

Huntsville first responders bring home the glory from 2025 World Police & Fire Games

Athletes from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) showcased their skills and determination during the...

Project Lifesaver: Protecting Huntsville’s most vulnerable

Imagine the fear and helplessness of discovering a loved one with Alzheimer’s, autism or a brain injury has wandered off...

Meet Dexter, North Alabama’s four-legged crime fighter

When the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) shared a Facebook post in March about a major drug trafficking bust by the...