🐾 Help Us Find Her Owner 🐾 Does anyone recognize this sweet dog? Officer Jerry Perkins located her at Townsquare Shopping Center earlier today. With the animal shelter currently closed, she is safe with us for now as we try to locate her owner. If you recognize her or know who she belongs to, please contact the Cullman Police Department. Please share to help us get her back home!

The Cullman Police Department would like to recognize April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We stand in support of survivors and are committed to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and encouraging our community to speak out against sexual violence. Together, we can help create a safer environment through education, support, and accountability. If you or someone you know needs assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to local resources or contact us. You are not alone. #SAAM #SupportSurvivors #CullmanPD

The Cullman Police Department is hosting IPTM’s Digital Photography for Traffic Crash Investigators course! This comprehensive class is open not only to certified law enforcement officers, but also to private crash investigators, claims adjusters, engineers, medical examiners, attorneys, safety officers, military investigative personnel, animators, and graphic designers. 📅 Dates: July 27–31 📍 Location: Cullman Police Department Training Room 💲 Cost: $895 Enhance your skills in documenting and analyzing traffic crash scenes through professional digital photography techniques. 🔗 Register here: https://www.campusce.net/iptm/course/course.aspx?C=104&pc=51

April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Cullman Police Department is proud to stand in support of individuals and families affected by autism. This month serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding, inclusion, and compassion in everything we do as a community. Our officers are committed to fostering positive relationships with all members of our community, including those with special needs. By promoting awareness and education, we strive to better serve and protect individuals with autism while creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. Throughout the month, we encourage our community to join us in showing support, whether that’s learning more about autism, supporting local families, or simply taking the time to be patient and understanding in everyday interactions.

The Cullman Police Department will be participating in the DEA Drug Take Back event on April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Due to the Strawberry Festival happening at the same time, the drop-off location has been moved to the west side of the Marketplatz shopping center parking lot, across from Sally’s and Dollar Tree (see map below). Take this opportunity to safely dispose of any unused or unwanted medications. 🚫 Please note: No sharps, inhalers, or batteries will be accepted. Help keep our community safe—mark your calendar and drop off your medications on April 25!

Thanks to our good friend Patrick Riley for stopping by yesterday with some cookies for our officers and staff. We truly appreciate your continued support, Patrick!

🚨 INTRODUCING: CPD’s New Tactical Unit Vehicle🚨 After months of planning, budgeting, and “extensive taste testing,” the Cullman Police Department is proud to roll out our newest addition… The Doughnut Tactical Deployment Vehicle (DTDV). 🍩 This state-of-the-art unit is fully equipped for rapid response to critical situations, including: • Glazed emergencies • Sprinkle-related disturbances • Late-night “coffee shortages” Outfitted with advanced technology, including: ✔️ Heated pastry storage ✔️ High-speed drive-thru capability ✔️ Officer morale enhancement system We believe this will greatly improve response times… especially around local bakeries. Citizens are advised: If you see this unit deployed, please remain calm and form a single-file line. #AprilFools #CullmanPD #CommunityFirst #StrategicSnacki

This week at Daystar Church is Love Week, and today they stopped by the Police Department to share prayers and bring treats for our officers and staff. We are truly grateful for the encouragement and support. Thank you, Daystar Church, for thinking of us and for the kindness you continue to show our department. #communitymatters

UPDATE: Assault Investigation Joshua Jackson Freeman has been charged with Assault in the Second Degree in connection to the earlier incident. He is currently being held at the Cullman County Detention Center. This case remains under investigation. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Cullman Police Department patrol officers responded to Moe’s Original BBQ in reference to a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers located one male subject with injuries. The injury is believed to be non life-threatening. The victim is being transported to the Hospital for treatment. The suspect is currently in custody and has been transported to the Cullman County Jail, and officers are actively gathering statements as part of the ongoing investigation. Preliminary information indicates the suspect and victim are known to each other. This remains an active investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

We had a great time Friday night with the United Way at Hank’s for the crawfish boil! It’s always good to come together with community partners for a great cause, good food, and even better fellowship. We appreciate all that United Way does to support and strengthen our community.

The Cullman Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Della Hand for stopping by and bringing cookies for our officers and staff. Your kindness and thoughtfulness truly mean a great deal to each member of our department. Gestures like this serve as a reminder of the strong support we have from our community, and they never go unnoticed. We are grateful for citizens like you who take the time to show appreciation and encouragement. Thank you again, Della, for your generosity and for helping make our day a little sweeter!

The Cullman Police Department is currently accepting applications for a part-time APOSTC Certified School Resource Officer (SRO) position. 👉 Click here to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cullmanal/jobs/5286277/police-school-resource-officer-sro?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Always an honor to join our partners at the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office for community events like today’s Cullman County Commission on Aging Senior Easter Egg Hunt at the Cullman County Ag Center. Events like this are a wonderful reminder of what makes our community special. It was an honor to spend time with our seniors, share some laughs, and be part of a day filled with smiles, fellowship, and fun. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, build relationships, and support the incredible work being done for the citizens of Cullman County. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a success, we’re proud to be a part of a community that continues to come together and look out for one another.

After years of service to his community, Chief Bill Partridge is hanging it up and stepping into a well earned retirement. Bill’s been the kind of leader you can count on steady, respected, and always doing things the right way. He’s also been a mentor and a good friend to a lot of us in this profession, and I’m thankful for the example he’s set over the years. I still haven’t lived down having to bring him doughnuts after Oxford got the better of Cullman that’s one he made sure I remembered. Enjoy retirement, Chief. You’ve earned every bit of it. -Chief Joey Duncan

We were honored to attend the One30 Gallery of Hope 2026 Art Auction last night. It was a meaningful evening filled with purpose and inspiration. Thank you to John and Tammy Norris for the invitation.

A big thank you to The Willow Path for stopping by yesterday and bringing some sweet treats, we appreciate your kindness and support! Ladies, don’t forget to sign up for their self-defense class happening this Saturday and Sunday at the Omniplex. This is a great opportunity to learn valuable skills and build confidence!

🚨 Ladies, don’t miss this opportunity! 🚨 Join The Willow Path at the Omniplex this weekend, March 21st and 22nd, for a Women’s Self-Defense Class. This is a great chance to learn practical skills, build confidence, and enhance your personal safety. 📍 Location: Omniplex 📅 Dates: March 21st & 22nd 👉 Scan the QR code below to register and get full details.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Redstone Federal Credit Union, Cullman Branch, for hosting us this morning. We truly appreciate the opportunity to speak with their team about current fraud trends and share information that helps keep our community informed and protected. It was also a great time of fellowship as we were able to connect, introduce ourselves, and continue building strong relationships. Partnerships like these are what make our community stronger. By working together, law enforcement, financial institutions, and citizens, we can better prevent fraud, protect our residents, and stay ahead of those who seek to do harm. Thank you again to Redstone Federal Credit Union for your hospitality and your commitment to serving the Cullman community! #communitymatters #buildingrelationships

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of a special visit from our friend Lily Powell and her mom, Joy, who stopped by to see Chief Duncan and generously brought some delicious Girl Scout cookies! We truly appreciate the kindness and support from our community. Lily may have also left with a little Cullman Police Department swag, we think it was a pretty fair trade! Thank you again, Lily and Joy, for brightening our day!