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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
OK, so we admit that even though we were mostly all business yesterday we did have some time to play!
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
The 40 Watt Club's stolen audio equipment was recovered and a suspect was identified and arrested. Great work by all involved in this case
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
ACCPD would like to extend our heart felt sympathy to the Halstead family. RIP young Tripp Halstead you will be missed
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
Shout out to Five Bar in Downtown Athens! Serving free hot meals from their food truck to the homeless in Downtown Athens. #athenshelpingathens
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
SEE YOU IN ATLANTA, HOW ‘BOUT THEM DAWGS!!!!!!!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
13-0, two more quarters!!!!!!
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
HOW ‘BOUT THEM DAWGS
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
As of 3:45 pm our men and women in uniform have worked 84 traffic accidents. Thank you for your dedication and service to this community! We also want to thank the men and women of our central communication division who have also worked tirelessly answering those calls.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
*UPDATE ON ESCAPED PRISONERS* The GBI has confirmed that both suspects have been taken into custody in Tennessee.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
That other team won, but the Dawgs will always be # 1 in our hearts. #DAWGNATION
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
One of our officers had a tree fall on their car while on patrol, thankful the officer will be ok! PLEASE stay at home!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
A great note of thanks from the Chicago Bears to Officer Marcus McQuien and the entire ACCPD team for recovering Roquan Smith’s Georgia gear. Officer McQuien lifted fingerprints from Smith’s vehicle which helped recover the stolen property.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Detectives from our Property Crime Unit were able to identify a suspect from the entering auto reported by former UGA linebacker Roquan Smith. Fingerprints recovered at the scene led detectives to the suspect and some of the stolen property was recovered at his residence.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
9 years
Lookout for a nude White man in the Milledge / W Cloverhurst area. 50s-60s. Pot belly. Described as confused... http://t.co/IMM8dWPT0D
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
*PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE* Officers are currently dealing with a subject armed with a gun at the Marathon gas station off West Broad. West Broad is completely shut down. Please avoid the area
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Our current situation ACC
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
We have been seeing some of the misinformation and rumors that are spreading. FYI, we are not enforcing the shelter in place ordinance with roadblocks at the county line. Please be sure that we are sharing facts and not spreading fear. Visit for updates
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
UPDATE: The child and vehicle have been located. The child was not harmed. Per policy, we have removed the original tweet containing the child's image.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
A little sunshine on a stormy day. One of our officers was directing traffic and a kind citizen brought them these coffees. #ACCSTRONG
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Throwback Thursday - Athens Police Officers Bill McKinnon and John Weatherford with their Harley's in front of City Hall in 1925
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Seven years later, we still remember.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
More photos of weather related accidents! We are showing these to highlight the still dangerous road conditions throughout the county. Thankfully no one has been seriously injured, let’s keep it like that, and please stay home!
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Ok folks; let’s take a trip to the past! Remember when we were all studying for our driver’s license test and we learned what this sign and others like it meant? Well from what we’ve been told, some people driving on Whit Davis Road at Cedar Shoals Drive may need a refresher.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Congratulations to Sergeant Gale, the recipient of the Ina Mae “Tiny” Miller Award for exceptional acts of service to her community.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
*STAY SAFE ATHENS* While everyone bunkers down for the severe storms, our officers will be out there helping those in need! #communitypolicing #serviceaboveself
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Clarke County Schools are closed tomorrow due to potential weather threat
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Have a great first day of class. We appreciate Hairy Dawg and his assistant helping the ACCPD welcome back UGA students to Athens
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
This is Athens Road at Sweetwater Walk. Please if you have to go out be careful
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
5 years
Please help us identify this subject who is suspected of stealing packages in the Ruth Street area. Contact Det. O'Neill if you can identify this bike riding bandit - 762-400-7375.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
70 local children shopped for their family members and themselves during our Shop with a Cop program. Officers from the ACCPD, and other local agencies were paired with children and taken to Target to shop. A special thanks to Athens Transit for transporting the group.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
Pause to Remember Today we remember and honor Buddy Christian, who was killed in the line of duty on March 22, 2011.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
8 years
@UGAfootballLive We didn't arrest him, but we probably would have. It is the law of the land: you must have a license if you want to drive.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Pause and Remember
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
When you’re trying to tactically approach house, and then this happens!!!!!🐶
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families, and first responders of the Las Vegas shooting.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
*PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS NEEDED* Officer Justin King with the Davenport Police Department, Iowa, was shot on Monday in the line of duty. Officer King is the cousin of our own Officer Erik Ellison. Please keep Officer King, and his family in your prayers and thoughts.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Call the Dawgs!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
2 years
Detectives in our Family Protection Center wear teal ribbons today, recognizing April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (SAAM) #SAAMDayOfAction
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Here are more pictures of conditions throughout the county. Please take notice of the vehicle on its side. This is why we are asking you to please stay home, thankfully no one was injured!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
There is not an active shooter incident in Athens-Clarke County. We have been made aware of a rumored active shooter event on Milledge Avenue, however this is untrue.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Clarke County Schools are closed tomorrow
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
The final numbers are in, and they're one of the lowest we've seen since unification. Part 1 crimes are down with a noticeable decrease in burglaries, thanks to the men and women of the ACCPD who work hard to keep us safe.
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Escaped prisoners Rowe and Dubose stole a white 2008 Ford F-250, GA tag BCX5372, overnight. Their direction of travel is unknown.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Chief Scott Freeman has appointed William Hood, with more than 28 years of law enforcement experience, to command the Uniform Patrol Division. Hood grew up in Athens, attending Clarke Central High School and graduating from Cedar Shoals High School.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
THIS RIGHT HERE! Let’s give it up for young Brook. As part of a school project titled “Difference Makers,” Brook made twenty “I care blessing bags” for officers to distribute to the homeless. Brook dropped the bags off at our Fairview substation where officers can pick them up.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
10 years
In an effort to keep ACC streets and roads safe, ACCPD officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints on Friday (1/16) during the evening hours.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
We have been made aware of a video that is making its way around social media involving two of our officers. We are reviewing the facts around this incident and will be publicly addressing the issue tomorrow.
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
WHAT A GAME, LETS GO DAWGS!!!!!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
*ROAD CONDITIONS* This is what the Bypass currently looks like. It may not seem like much, however with current temperatures well below freezing it is iced over in many areas! Please stay at home
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Congratulations to Lt. Mark Pulliam - Special Operations Division, Traffic Unit - for 16 years of service with the ACCPD. Lieutenant Pulliam becomes Chief Pulliam at the North Georgia Technical College in Clarksville, GA. Good Luck Chief!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Please ride your Bird scooter in a safe and lawful manner.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
We want to thank Texas Roadhouse of Athens for providing our officers with dinner over the last couple of nights
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
*UPDATE* Officers were able to take the subject into custody. The roadway will be opened up momentarily
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
ACCPD would like to inform the citizens of Athens-Clarke County that we are actively monitoring the news and all current information associated with COVID-19. The Department is taking all necessary precautions with safety and will continue to inform the public with any new info.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
• Go Dawgs! Go ACCPD! • For every Georgia home game, more than 55 ACCPD officers work over 300 hours to get Dawg fans and other visitors to and from the game as quickly and safely as possible. #godawgs #fan #drivesafe
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
2 years
Congratulations to Lt. David Coker, who yesterday celebrated his last day at the ACCPD with 39 years in law enforcement. Enjoy your retirement.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Congratulations to our newest Sergeants - Greg Slaney and Michael Wood.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Attached is a press release from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
On behalf of the department, we’ll take a sideline pass, several deep-dish pizzas from Pequod’s, and anything from the Skinny Piggy. Go Bears! Go Dawgs!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
*TRAFFIC 🚨, STORM RELATED* This is the Inner loop between Chase and commerce road all lanes blocked.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
All Night Long Thanks to Mornings East for working through the night. This shift, led by Lt. Malueg with Sergeants Anderson and McDougald, begins at 8:45pm and runs to 7:00am.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
ACCPD SPO Brian O’Neill’s car is parked next to his twin brother’s Trooper Timothy O’Neill a Michigan State Trooper laid to rest yesterday
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Keep your heads up Falcon fans, they made us proud!! #RISEUP
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
*UPDATE ON DJ* We have located DJ's family, thank you for your assistance. As always we have erased the previous post
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
A huge shout out to all of our employees who worked this past saturday's Star Spangled Classic. There efforts helped to make sure everyone had a safe and fun night!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
BBQ for lunch today? Yes, please! Thanks to The Law Office of Joshua W. Branch, LLC for providing Saucehouse BBQ to ACCPD officers and employees. We're grateful to Josh and his staff for their support.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
At this morning's Clarke County Mentor Program Fundraiser Breakfast, we were proud to support CCMP board member and mentor, Sgt Tony Howard. We encourage you to support the mentor program and make a difference in the lives of our youth. Thanks Tony.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
• Veterans Day 2018 • Today, we honor the service of all U.S. Military veterans including these ACCPD employees.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Look who stopped by the ACCPD East Precinct (3035 Lexington Road). If you’re in the area stop by and get your picture taken (free of charge). Santa will be here until around 7 pm.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
ESCAPED STATE PRISONERS OUT OF PUTNAM COUNTY Murdered two correctional officers while escaping
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
Rest In Peace - - Richard Odum, who served with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department for over 24 years, passed away yesterday after a courageous and long battle with COVID-19.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
5 years
A large group of officers, employees, and family joined Lt. Gary Epps to celebrate his retirement from the ACCPD. Over his 30 years with the department, Lt. Epps served in Uniform Patrol and the Criminal Investigations Division. All the best to Lt. Epps and his family
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
Several traffic lights are not functioning as a result of downed trees and power outages throughout Athens-Clarke County. Please drive carefully and treat all non-functioning traffic lights as a four-way stop.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
After a long week of answering calls during IRMA, our officers decided to have a little fun!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
*ROAD CLOSURE* All of Research Dr from Barnett Shoals through College Station Rd is closed due to icy condition.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
We're all Neighbors. Last night we kicked off the ACCPD Community Cookouts in Columbia Brookside. We had a great turnout and thank everyone - the residents, other ACC agencies, officers, and our volunteers - for making this cookout a great success. We'll see you at the next one
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
We've been seeing reports of COVID-19 related scams around the country. -There is no program for door to door testing -There is no vaccine or medicine approved to treat CoronaVirus -Please don't provide personal information/Credit card info to strangers
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
5 years
• Game Day Ride Share Program Pick-up and Drop-off in Downtown Athens • ACCPD has coordinated with Lyft and Uber to use the pick-up and drop-off areas indicated in green in the map below. @universityofga @GeorgiaFootball
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Please join us to walk in memory of Buddy
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
We love you too Howard B. Stroud Elementary School ! Thanks for the notes, pictures, and candy.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
We received this from a very thankful momma!
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
College Station Road at North Oconee Access, just up from Riverbend are being shut down due to ice. One of our officers and another person were struck by a vehicle in this area. Our officer is ok and the other person is being transported to the hospital for a leg injury
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
5 years
Sure, we love donuts, especially if they're delivered by this cute little fellow. Thanks Ethan for thinking of us this holiday season and thanks to OFC McQuien for accepting his donation. #copslovedonuts
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
In the midst of helping an off-duty nurse perform CPR, Officer Gordon remained calm, asked for assistance, assigned responsibilities to others, and in the end, helped save a four-year old’s life
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
4 years
We know it's April 1st. It is NEVER acceptable to use our 911 Center or the Police Department to carry out any pranks. We just received a fake burglary in progress call that said residents were trapped inside. For the record-this is abuse of 911 or reckless conduct or worse.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
1 year
There is no excuse and never an invitation to rape For the past 24 years, Peace Over Violence has run its Denim Day campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. #denimday #denimday2023 @TheCottageGA
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
Hilsman students looking sharp for graduation With an upcoming school dance and graduation, School Resource Officer John Johnson organized a group of hairstylists and barbers who generously donated their skills to graduating eighth graders from Hilsman Middle School.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
8 years
Our East Precinct is open. Four devices (PVC pipes) with fuses and wiring have been taken safely by the UGA bomb squad for detonation
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
3 years
Congrats to everyone involved?
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
It's National Margarita Day. Don't Drink and Drive. #BoozeItLoseIt
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
7 years
Cruising Through the Years--examples of police vehicles through the years for the Athens Police, the Clarke County Police and the Athens-Clarke County Police.
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@accpolice
Athens-Clarke County Police Department
6 years
You've been warned. ACCPD is working hard to reduce speeding on Athens' roadways. Please slow down.
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Athens-Clarke County Police Department
5 years
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