Community Outreach

DEKALB COUNTY POLICE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS

The mission of the Department's community outreach programs is to strengthen our relationships with the citizens and business owners we serve, provide highly skilled behavioral health crisis alternatives to arrest, and create innovative and programs for DeKalb County children to interact with police officers in a positive, supportive environment.

MOBILE CRISIS UNIT (MCU)

MCU consists of officers who are partnered with licensed professional clinicians trained by the DeKalb Crisis Center. MCU responds to citizens who may be experiencing a behavioral health crisis, to provide care options as an alternative to incarceration.

Four officers and one Sergeant assigned full-time
MCU officers work in all four Precincts, during the day and in the evenings

COMMUNITY POLICING UNIT (CPU)

CPU works to bridge the relationship between the Department, communities, civic groups, faith-based organizations and schools. CPU builds partnerships with the community by assisting with and hosting communal events.

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) PLUS

PAL PLUS Unit provides educational, recreational, and vocational opportunities for DeKalb County youth in efforts to steer them from crime. PAL PLUS also engages children in positive situations with police officers to improve the police-community relationship.

Gaming with a Cop
Movie with a Cop
PAL Youth summer academy
PAL Fall 5K Run

For more information on PAL PLUS programs or to get involved, click here.

VOLUNTEERS IN POLICE SERVICE (VIPS) & CITIZENS ACADEMY

The Department began the VIPs program in the summer of 2011 with aspirations of offering residents, business owners, and business volunteers an opportunity to volunteer within the Police Department by assisting with various non-confrontational and administrative-type duties.

Staffing a Precinct’s reception desk (answering phones, paperwork, etc.)
Assist with a variety of administrative-type duties
Participate in Ride-A-Longs (as approved)
Assist with special events and project

For more information on VIPS or to get involved, click here.

The Citizen's Academy is a 12-week program held annually from August-November. This program provides DeKalb County residents with an in-depth overview of the Department, our mission, procedures and the challenges that officers face on a daily basis. Citizens interact with DKPD officers, learn about their jobs and forge meaningful relationships with the officers who serve.

For more information on the Citizen's Academy or to get involved, click here. Save the form to your computer and then you can open it.

CONTACT US

DeKalb Police Department
1960 W. Exchange Place
Tucker, GA 30084

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Event Calendar

Event Calendar