The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is asking residents for input as it pursues reaccreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
How residents can provide feedback
Residents can submit comments via CALEA’s online public comment portal. The portal collects feedback on HPD’s public safety services, community engagement, professionalism, and overall performance. Comments can include both commendations and concerns. CALEA reviews all feedback directly as part of its evaluation process.
HPD’s accreditation history
HPD first earned CALEA accreditation in 1996 and has maintained it continuously since then. Accreditation represents the gold standard in public safety. It shows that an agency consistently meets rigorous, nationally recognized best practices in policing.
Importance of community input
“HPD strives to meet and exceed CALEA’s accreditation standards,” said HPD Chief Kirk Giles. “Through this process, our department has strengthened training, improved policies, and implemented practices that allow us to better protect and serve the people of Huntsville.” By sharing feedback, residents help ensure HPD continues to uphold high standards of service and accountability.
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