Spotlight

April 7th, 2026

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 [Read More]

November 20th, 2025

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 [Read More]

November 11th, 2025

Taking a peek inside the expanding U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in Huntsville

To visit the U.S. Veterans Memorial Museum in John Hunt Park is, like any quality museum, a step back in [Read More]

October 14th, 2025

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 [Read More]

September 9th, 2025

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), [Read More]

July 15th, 2025

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 [Read More]

April 16th, 2025

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 [Read More]

April 2nd, 2025

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Von Braun Center has dynamic legacy

What does the Von Braun Center mean to Huntsville? It’s a fascinating question to consider as the sprawling facility celebrates [Read More]

March 19th, 2025

Huntsville City Football Club to launch elite academy for youth soccer

With the traditionally strong high school programs and as host of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state soccer championships, [Read More]

February 28th, 2025

26 years on the beat: Answering the call, serving with honor

When Chris Wellman chose to join the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), it was driven by a deep respect in the [Read More]