Hamilton Police Department

Public Safety Night Out is coming back to Downtown Hamilton!

Join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for an evening of family fun and fellowship with the first responders who serve our community.

Come meet local police officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, and other public-safety partners while getting an up-close look at emergency vehicles and equipment.

Downtown Hamilton
Tuesday, October 6
6:00–8:00 p.m.

Bring the entire family and help us celebrate the people and partnerships that keep Hamilton and Marion County safe. We look forward to seeing everyone downtown!

Please share and help us spread the word!

A permitted street closure will take place today on First Street SW in front of Sweet P’s Gifts & Accessories from 5:15 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. for an event.

Hamilton Homecoming Parade Traffic Notice

The Hamilton Homecoming Parade will begin this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. near First Baptist Church along 1st Street Southwest. The parade route is shown on the attached map.

4th Avenue Southwest/Aggie Ave will close at 4:00 p.m. to allow participants to line up safely.

The main roads along the parade route will close once the parade begins. Please use caution, expect delays, and consider an alternate route.

KIDNAPPING SUSPECT TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

At approximately 1:45 p.m., the Hamilton Police Department was advised by dispatch to be on the lookout for a blue Chevrolet Malibu displaying a Mississippi license plate. Officers were informed that the vehicle was stolen and that its driver was wanted by authorities in Monroe County, Mississippi, in connection with a kidnapping.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office relayed location information indicating the suspect was traveling on Bexar Avenue West near Regency Place. Officers responded to the area but did not initially locate the vehicle. Units then spread out across the city to search other possible locations.

At approximately 2:12 p.m., law enforcement personnel located the suspect vehicle unoccupied in the Walmart parking lot. As responding units began coordinating the appropriate measures, a Hamilton Police Department sergeant and lieutenant in an unmarked vehicle observed the suspect near Walmart’s rear exit. They exited their vehicle and took the suspect into custody at approximately 2:13 p.m. without incident.

The suspect, David Tyler Jones, was transported to the Marion County Jail, where he is currently being held pending further legal proceedings.

The Hamilton Police Department thanks the 25th Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Lamar County authorities, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and our dispatchers for their assistance and coordination.

All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

Today at approximately 4:48 p.m., the Hamilton Police Department responded alongside the Hamilton Fire Department to Walmart, located in the 1700 block of Military Street South, following a report of a possible fire with evacuations underway.

Upon arrival, responders observed and confirmed smoke inside the building. Officers began assisting Walmart employees with evacuating the store and securing all entrances and exits. A police officer and fire personnel entered the building and conducted a sweep to ensure everyone had safely evacuated while also attempting to locate the source of the smoke.

After assessing the building, firefighters determined that there was no active fire. Hamilton Fire Department and maintenance personnel continued evaluating the situation, and the smoke appeared to have resulted from a mechanical issue. No fire was located.

During a large emergency response at a commercial building, particularly one occupied by a significant number of people, first responders must secure the area, restrict access, and begin assessing for any additional threats or hazards until the building can be thoroughly evaluated and declared safe.

We appreciate the Walmart employees who remained professional and worked alongside first responders until all customers were safely evacuated.

Any questions regarding the nature or cause of the apparent mechanical issue should be directed to the appropriate Walmart personnel.

A good citizen turned in what appears to be a man’s wedding band that was found at the walking track.

If you believe it belongs to you, please come by the Hamilton Police Department. You will be asked to describe the ring and may be asked to provide a photo or other proof of ownership before it is released.

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for Hamilton’s 2nd Annual Public Safety Night Out!

Tuesday, October 6, 2026
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Downtown Hamilton

Bring the entire family and enjoy an evening with the police officers, firefighters, emergency personnel, and public safety partners who proudly serve our community.

Check out some of the photos from last year’s event—and make plans to join us as we make this year’s Public Safety Night Out even bigger and better!

More information and event details will be announced soon. We hope to see you downtown!

If you wish to help or participate this year, please email Chief Carter at [email protected].

Join HPD! We are currently accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Uncertified applicants must be at least 21 years of age, be a U.S. citizen, possess a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver’s license, successfully pass background, medical, psychological, APOSTC physical ability and physical agility testing, and complete Alabama Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission (APOSTC) basic academy training.

Certified officers must hold a current APOSTC certification, be in good standing with no revocations or suspensions, successfully pass a background investigation, medical and psychological evaluations, drug screening, and meet all additional departmental hiring guidelines.

At the Hamilton Police Department, we’re more than just a police force, we’re a team of professionals committed to protecting and serving our community.

Our department is structured into three main divisions: Patrol, Investigations, and School Police Officers. We are a smaller agency, so many of our officers hold advanced certifications and serve in specialized roles that enhance our capabilities and broaden their careers.

Some of the specialized roles and certifications held by our officers include:
• Fi****ms Instructors
• Field Training Officers (FTO)
• UAS (Drone) Pilot
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Members
• K-9 Handler
• Tactical Operators
• Traffic Homicide Investigators
• Interdiction Trained Officers
• ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement)
• Human Trafficking Response & Investigation
• Evidence Technician
• Certified Crime Scene Technician
• Fire Investigator
• Spike Strip Instructors
• Clandestine Laboratory Certification
• DHS-Sponsored Training such as Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (IRTB) at New Mexico Tech and more.

Our officers are not only committed to serving, but also to continuously advancing their training and expertise in areas critical to modern policing.

Whether you’re starting your career or seeking new opportunities to grow, HPD offers the tools, support, and training to help you succeed.

Applications can be picked up at the Hamilton Police Department or downloaded from the link provided. All applications must be notarized and hand-delivered to our headquarters at 422 2nd Street SW, Monday-Friday between 8AM-5PM.

Annual Patrolman Pay Range; $42,536-$47,361. Hourly Patrolman Pay Range; $20.45-$22.77.

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Students are back at school in Hamilton!

And our two assigned School Police Officers are looking a little different this year. Their patrol units now feature “School Police Officers” lettering in Hamilton Aggie Maroon, incorporated into our traditional HPD stripe scheme, along with an added Aggie mascot on each side.

A little added school pride for the officers dedicated to protecting our students, faculty, and staff.

School buses are back on the road. Please stay alert, watch for flashing lights and extended stop signs, and STOP when required. Help us keep our children safe as they travel to and from school.