Public safety Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data. Eddie Burkhalter / May 18, 2022
Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer “ambushed,” murdered in his home Selma Police Officer Marquis Moorer was ambushed at home while taking his lunch break. Brandon Moseley / July 28, 2021
State lawmakers, civil rights group renew calls for Huntsville mayor’s resignation The group also asked for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the Huntsville police. Josh Moon / May 20, 2021
Huntsville police officer’s murder conviction clears path for civil suit An internal investigation previously cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and city leadership defended his actions even after the verdict. Micah Danney / May 8, 2021
Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020. Micah Danney / May 5, 2021
Report: Huntsville Police violated own policies when dispersing crowds The other law enforcement agencies involved in last summer's response refused to speak to investigators. Micah Danney / April 23, 2021
Activists plan campaign to pressure Huntsville for police reform Neither police officers nor residents want police to be called to situations that require expertise they don't have, activists say. Micah Danney / February 18, 2021
A retired police investigator explains how cops might view Huntsville altercation "There's a lot to unpack in this," a former law enforcement officer evaluating the incident said. Micah Danney / January 11, 2021
After police takedown of woman, action in Huntsville on hold For many, it’s too familiar: The council avoids making an assessment while it waits for the HPD to review itself. Micah Danney / December 22, 2020
Huntsville officer tackles woman and rips off his badge, prompting bystanders’ outrage Bystanders and the people charged say it was indicative of the problems between the HPD and the city’s Black community. Micah Danney / December 17, 2020