Huntsville Police Department Honors 12 Fallen Officers

Huntsville AL

19 May, 2022

5:32 AM

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Press release from the City of Huntsville: May 17, 2022 The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) hosted its annual Fallen Officer Memorial Service on Tuesday, May 17. The event was held in honor of National Police Week to recognize 12 of its officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community. Chief Kirk Giles and Command Staff honored HPD's fallen officers along with the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation, Mayor Tommy Battle, Alabama State Representative Rex Reynolds, and Huntsville City Council members. "By being here today, we ensure that we remember their names and the sacrifices they made for each of us," Chief Giles said. "We show our appreciation for their heroism and we must remember that public safety, freedom and prosperity come with a high price." HPD's Fallen Officer Memorial was built by the Huntsville Police Citizens Foundation, a nonprofit funded by a diverse group of citizens and businesses in the community. The foundation provides immediate assistance to families of HPD officers during emergencies. Below is a list of the 12 HPD officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. This press release was produced by the City of Huntsville. The views expressed here are the author's own.