Huntsville Police

‼️NEED HELP IDENTIFYING‼️ Do you recognize the male in this photo? The Huntsville Police Department is asking for the community’s help identifying a suspect involved in a theft at Books-A-Million on Saturday, March 8. Read more: tinyurl.com/33z4sy3f

Old or unused prescriptions shouldn’t sit in your cabinet, and they definitely shouldn’t end up in the trash or down the drain. Dispose of them safely at #NationalMedicationTakeBackDay on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP 👉 tinyurl.com/466b32hy

🚨PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE🚨 On Monday (March 23), a possible bomb threat triggered a temporary school lockdown. Students & staff were evacuated. The campus was cleared with the threat traced to Oklahoma - nothing suspicious found. Full details: tinyurl.com/cvdbvaka

⭐️SERVICE SHOUTOUT⭐️ Sometimes protecting and serving means helping during life’s small but stressful moments. Officer Holliday recently stepped in to assist a Huntsville family, and left a lasting impression. Read more about his impact 👉 tinyurl.com/3ew62hf2

We’re committed to getting better, and that starts with listening.👂 After interacting with HPD (in person, by phone or online), you may receive a text within 24–72 hours with a link to a short survey: My90, powered by AXON. LEARN MORE 👉 tinyurl.com/3krpxzhr

HPD's DUI Task Force will conduct its first safety checkpoint of 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to keep our roads safe.🚗 Details, including what to expect: tinyurl.com/382zxek3

The Huntsville City Council has approved the use of Live911 technology, giving our department the ability to hear incoming 911 calls in real time and see the caller’s location while responding. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2zcmnar8

HPD Crisis Negotiators attended the 45th Annual Hostage Negotiation Seminar this past week. Training matters - because preparation makes all the difference.👮‍♂️

Happy National K-9 Veterans Day to the hardworking K-9s of HPD & their handlers who partner with them.🐾🚓 We thank our current K-9s & remember the four-legged heroes who served before them. Their loyalty, courage & unwavering commitment will never go unnoticed.

Downtown Huntsville will turn green this Saturday, March 14, for the 49th annual Ellen McAnelly Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade.🍀 Expect temporary road closures and traffic delays as the parade moves through downtown. View the full parade route: tinyurl.com/3ysuz7pm

HPD's Major Crimes Unit has charged three juveniles in connection with a homicide that occurred on Feb. 19 in the 5000 block of Powell Drive. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5ece3mh6

⚠️SCAM ALERT⚠️ HPD is aware of a text message scam claiming to be about alarm registration. The message may include a link & appear legitimate, but it's not from us. 🚨REMINDER: HPD & our alarm registration system (Cry Wolf) will NOT send registration/renewal notices by text.

HPD is preparing to release its 2025 Annual Report, offering a look at the work officers and staff did last year to keep our community safe, strengthen partnerships and adapt as our City continues to grow. Take a sneak peek 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7y6j26

Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the amazing women of the Huntsville Police Department!💙 From Officers and Crime Scene Technicians to Dispatchers, Record Clerks and Fingerprint Technicians, thank you for your dedication and hard work in keeping our community safe.💪

A Huntsville man wanted for a homicide earlier this week was arrested Friday, March 6, following a coordinated multi-agency search. READ MORE 👉 tinyurl.com/yck62szv

🚨PUBLIC SAFETY UPDATE🚨 UPDATE (as of March 6 at 1:45 p.m.): Investigators have since received information indicating Barney is no longer believed to be in the immediate Jordan Road/Shields Road area. HPD continues to pursue all leads to determine his current location.

🚨PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE🚨 The Huntsville Police Department is actively searching for a murder suspect in the area of Jordan Road/Shields Road. READ MORE 👉tinyurl.com/msd6tuwr

HPD Officer Jansen held a presentation on “Office and Courthouse Safety” TODAY (March 5) at the Alabama Administrative Office of Court's Regional Seminar for Municipal Court Officials. Magistrates from across Alabama left with actionable tips to enhance safety in their offices.

Huntsville City Council has approved a formal agreement strengthening our partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to combat child exploitation and human trafficking.💻 LEARN MORE 👉 tinyurl.com/3knh556u

Home sweet…strangers?🥴 Definitely not the welcome back anyone wants. On Feb. 24 around 9 p.m., West Precinct officers responded to a burglary in progress on Henderson Road. See how our officers handled it safely 👉 tinyurl.com/3h59s3wx