Evidence doesn’t speak for itself – skilled people and smart technology make it talk.

The Huntsville Police Department’s forensic journey has evolved from film rolls to mobile data extraction and digital intelligence tools.

The department’s new Crime Scene and Evidence Warehouse Complex isn’t just a building; it’s a milestone in how HPD collects, preserves and analyzes evidence to deliver justice with precision.

As Huntsville grows, so does the science behind solving crime – and HPD is committed to staying on the cutting edge.

Before forensics was “cool,” investigators were solving cases with cameras, tape measures and a lot of patience.

“We started with on-the-job training from seasoned investigators,” Hamilton said. “The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences was a big help – they’

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