Freeman Holifield, Sr.

Freeman Holifield Sr., an Alabama A&M University alumnus and Army veteran, was among the first African American officers of the Huntsville Police Department and later held senior roles in federal service. The Foundation honored him for a career that moved from campus to civic leadership in North Alabama.

U.S. Army veteran and early African American officer in the Huntsville Police Department.
Later served in federal leadership roles.
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2025 in Government.