Lynsey Smith

HPD Capt. Tony McElyea brings FBI National Academy training back to Huntsville

The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is celebrating a major milestone within its ranks. Capt. Tony McElyea recently graduated from the...

Coming soon: HPD’s 2025 Annual Report

Get ready to be impressed! The 2025 Annual Report from the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is almost here and this...

Huntsville Police Department: 2025 Rewind

From high-stakes calls to heartwarming community moments, 2025 was a year the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will never forget. Officers...

What police accreditation means for Huntsville residents

When you hear that the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is going through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies,...

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...