Tag: police
COVID-19 Scam Warning from the FCC
Good morning Dunwoody Neighborhood Watch Group,
Scammers are constantly adapting and the recent COVID-19 national emergency is no exception. The FCC has learned of a number of ways fraudsters are seeking to take advantage of consumers.
From fake testing kits and unproven cures to government imposter scams and work from home schemes, robocall scams are being updated to reflect the current crisis.… Read More »
Dunwoody PD is another step closer to having a K-9 unit
The Dunwoody Police Foundation announces the receipt of a donation of $11,500 from the Rotary Club of Dunwoody. The gift, comprised of funds from the Dunwoody Rotary Charitable Fund and individual donations from Rotarians, was made as a restricted gift to the Dunwoody Police Foundation through its Founders’ Campaign 2020. The Rotary club requested that funds be earmarked to help defray the cost of launching a K-9 Unit in the Dunwoody Police Department.… Read More »
Preventing Package Thefts
From the Dunwoody Police:
We often take reports for package thefts in our city. It’s important for us to understand that package theft is often a crime of opportunity which can be prevented at times. It frequently happens when home owners are not home and unable to bring packages into their home. These types of crimes may often be avoided by taking the certain steps to create visible and physical barriers to protect your property. … Read More »
Lockdown at Dunwoody Schools
From the Dunwoody Police:
This afternoon just before noon, officers responded to Peachford Hospital in reference to a patient that walked away from the hospital without being properly discharged. The patient was admitted to the hospital several days ago after making threats to “shoot up” schools. Due to the threats, DeKalb County School System has issued a lockdown at nearby schools as a precautionary measure.… Read More »
The K9 Grant Results Are In!
The results are in!
On October 23rd, we asked for your help in voting for Dunwoody Police in the 2019 Aftermath K9 Grant which would help us launch our new K9 Unit! The top 7 winners would win a grant totaling $16,500. Just as soon as we announced the grant, thousands of Dunwoody residents and supporters voted EVERYDAY to help us obtain the grant.… Read More »
Dunwoody PD needs your vote to help receive a grant toward launching our new K9 Unit!
$16,500 in grants will be awarded to law enforcement agencies for the expansion or maintenance of existing K9 units or to create a new K9 unit. Only 7 agencies in the US will receive the grant. The 7 grant winners are determined by popular vote, so make please be sure to vote and share on your social media outlets!… Read More »
NOW ENROLLING: Citizens’ Police Academy
This is your opportunity to participate in an up-close study of police operations!
The Dunwoody Police Department welcomes residents of Dunwoody, along with Dunwoody business owners, to attend this free program designed to give participants the opportunity to learn about various functions of police work through classroom lectures, training scenarios and off-site tours of partner locations, such as ChatComm 911.… Read More »
Dunwoody Police Foundation
A group of Dunwoody residents announces the formation of the Dunwoody Police Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization dedicated to improving Dunwoody policing by financially supporting the Dunwoody Police Department and its personnel. Led by board president Rick Holland, a 7-member board of directors began meeting in April 2019 to complete legal and business steps to make the foundation a reality.… Read More »
Nixle Emergency Notification
Dunwoody Police Department has partnered with Nixle to implement its Community Notification System to alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories.
Our agency will create and publish messages through the Nixle system. Nixle will then deliver this information to you instantly through text, email and web message. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s website at www.nixle.com… Read More »
Self-Storage Burglary in Dunwoody
From the Dunwoody Police:
On July 9, 2019 between 6:30PM and 7:45PM, two suspects forcefully entered approximately 20 interior storage units from the Public Storage facility located at 4340 Dunwoody Park South in Dunwoody and removed several items. Thanks to our detectives, a suspect was quickly identified and warrants were obtained for his arrest.
I wanted to leave you all with some safety tips for those of you that may have property at a self-storage facility:
Take an inventory of items in the storage unit. … Read More »
Entering Autos at Swim and Tennis Clubs
From the Dunwoody Police Department on 7/5/19
Two vehicles were broken into yesterday at a Swim & Tennis Club in Dunwoody. Bags containing personal property and personal information as well as electronics were stolen from both vehicles.
As you and the residents in your communities visit the Swim & Tennis Clubs this summer, please remember to leave all bags and valuables home in a safe place or hide them in the trunk of your vehicles – out of site.… Read More »
A note from the police regarding recent burglaries in Dunwoody North
On June 25, 2019 at approximately 10:12AM, the pictured vehicle was involved in a residential burglary that occurred on Brookhurst Drive in Dunwoody.
I’ve also included a YouTube link of the vehicle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GReR7-3f-CE
If you have any information regarding this vehicle or suspects, please contact Det. Maldonado at 678-382-6914 or jesus.maldonado@dunwoodyga.gov or submit an ANONYMOUS TIP at http://bit.ly/DPD_Submit_a_Tip… Read More »
How late can you shoot fireworks?
As we approach the Fourth of July holiday, please be sure that the residents and visitors in your communities are complying with the law regarding discharging of fireworks. Last night, officers were dispatched to an apartment community where fireworks were being set off well into 3:00 in the morning. Officers were able to locate the individuals and subsequently arrested them on drug charges.… Read More »
Kids, Cell Phones and the Internet: A Tangled Web
This seminar is for parents to understand the importance of online safety for children and teens. The seminar will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at DeKalb County Public Library – Dunwoody Branch located at 5339 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Dunwoody, GA 30338. This event is free but space is limited and registration is required.… Read More »
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