About HPD

Huntsville, “The Rocket City”, is located in North Alabama. The Huntsville Police Department is located near the City’s downtown business and historic districts. Huntsville has 3 Police Precincts, 421 sworn officers, 182 civilian personnel, and patrols an area of 213 square miles.

The Huntsville Police Department is a “Professional Law Enforcement Organization” utilizing modern technology, state of the art equipment and comprehensive training techniques. The Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency through the “Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement” (CALEA).

The Huntsville Police Department employs individuals of diverse backgrounds, education and experience. Candidates for employment are recruited from all areas of the country and from all walks of life.

“COURAGE, INTEGRITY and PROFESSIONALISM” is a motto in which we take great pride throughout our career as law enforcement officers.