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7/1/2010 4:33:51 PM
FIREWORKS SAFETY TIPS
Dunwoody Police on Firework Safety
July 4th is a popular time for firework displays. Since the Georgia laws on fireworks changed, many have been confused about what is legal and illegal. Read our JULY Newsletter to find out the facts:
On The Beat Newsletters
Watch on YouTube as Sergeant Carlson delivers a few safety tips about fireworks and
outlines what is legal and what is illegal:
Sergeant Carlson talks about Firework Safety
Please have a safe July 4th
and a responsible celebration.
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7/1/2010 10:51:14 AM
PET-PEEVE SURVEY RESULTS
Dunwoody Police Department Conducts Survey on Driver Pet Peeves
The DPD conducted a survey on Facebook & Twitter to find out what your #1 traffic related pet peeve is in Dunwoody. We were expecting responses related to specific driver behavior and we received many of them. Additionally, we received traffic complaints related to road or traffic signal conditions. These have been forwarded to Public Works.
Listed below are the top responses for the pet peeves involving driver behavior. Please let us know if you would like to add something to this list.
Top Driver Behavior Pet Peeves:
• Drivers not using turn signal
• Drivers talking on cell phone or texting
• Speeding
• Drivers not treating malfunctioning light as 4 way stop
• Drivers stopping at Yield signs
• Drivers who won’t let other drivers merge in traffic
• Drivers blocking intersections
• Drivers not using headlights during heavy rain
• Drivers running a blinking red light
• Drivers running the stop sign on Nandina
• Drivers using the center turn lane on Till Mill during rush hour
• Drivers tail gating
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1/4/2010 11:32:00 AM
2010 POLAR PLUNGE - SPECIAL OLYMPICS GA
Dunwoody Police Officers and City Councilman Shortal Pledge to Take the Plunge
The Dunwoody Police Department is proud to announce the department’s participation in the upcoming 2010 Polar Plunge benefitting Special Olympics Georgia. This is a great opportunity to raise funds and awareness for the 23,000 athletes of Special Olympics Georgia. A number of officers, and Councilman Shortal, have pledged to raise $50 for the opportunity to plunge in Lake Lanier on February 20, 2010. Of course they are not limited to just $50!
Chief Grogan is the State Director for the Law Enforcement Torch Run program which raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Georgia. Law Enforcement Officers from across the state raise funds throughout the year with various fundraising activities. Statewide last year, police officers and agencies across the state raised over $600,000. Their goal is to reach $1,000,000 within the next couple of years.
To help realize the goal, the LETR Executive Council has added a statewide event for this year. The first ever 2010 Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Georgia will be held on February 20, 2010 at Lake Lanier Islands. Anyone who raises at least $50 can plunge into Lake Lanier and all proceeds go to Special Olympics Georgia. There are many great incentives if you raise even more. This is where we need your help!
The department has created a Dunwoody Police Department team on the fundraising page for Special Olympics and all team plungers have joined the team with their personal fundraising page. Our goal is for the Dunwoody Police Department team to lead all police departments in total funds raised. Please click on this link if you would like to make a donation to any team member:
http://www.firstgiving.com/process/teamarea/default.asp?did=2093&TeamId=86667&EventId=68236
If you would like to join our team and plunge with us, please do so! (Don’t worry, you can plunge with your toe or go all the way in!) Another great way to help would be to form your own team. This could be done with a business, association, youth group, club, family or just about any other type of group. You can also pass this information on to your family and friends who can join your team as well. Listed below is a link to the 2010 Polar Plunge Plunger Tool Kit which explains what the event is about and how to start your own team. Please consider passing this information on to others you know who might be willing to help.
http://www.specialolympicsga.org/law_enforcement_torch_run/2010_Polar_Plunge_Plunger_Tool_Kit.pdf
The Dunwoody Police Department has already raised almost $3,000 and with your help, we can raise even more!
You can find more information at the Plunger Website: www.polarplungega.com
You can also follow the 2010 Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Georgia on our Facebook Fan Page at
www.Facebook.com/polarplungega, and Twitter www.twitter.com/2010polarplunge
Listed below is a 2010 Polar Plunge Flyer.
Polar Plunge Flyer
We would welcome an opportunity to come talk about the event with any group who might be interested in starting their own team. This is a great opportunity to do a service project which will certainly benefit a group of individuals in need. The 2010 Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Georgia has secured two corporate sponsors and are looking for additional sponsors, including a Title Sponsor. Sponsorship information is on the polar plunge website as well.
If you have any questions, please contact Sergeant Mike Carlson at mike.carlson@dunwoodyga.gov or at 678-382-6907.
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12/28/2009 5:05:00 PM
CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS 2009 - An Officer's Thank You to Dunwoody Community
A Note of Thanks to Dunwoody Community,
Dunwoody Police Department's first annual Christmas for Kids can go down in the books as being an absolute success. The idea was to bring a little Christmas joy and happiness to a few of Dunwoody's less privileged children. However, instead of just a few children, well over 100 received a bag full of gifts and experienced a Christmas event that they are sure to remember for years to come.
This event was only made possible by the tremendous outpouring of support from citizens, businesses, and neighborhoods. There were many individuals and groups who demonstrated what this time of year is all about and without them this campaign would not have been able to make so many children happy this Christmas.
Christmas for Kids 2009 is just one of many community projects and campaigns that are to come and we are looking forward to working side by side with you in order to make our City of Dunwoody an even greater place to call home.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to all volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible!
Sincerely,
Officer F. Espinoza
Dunwoody Police Department
Click here to see photos of this event
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12/24/2009 11:35:00 AM
FIRST ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
1st Annual Christmas for Kids Event is a Success
On December 17, 2009, the Dunwoody Police hosted its 1st Annual Christmas for Kids at the North Peachtree Baptist Church from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Over the past several months, officers from the department have been registering families that have been less fortunate this past year. The police department received an overwhelming response from the community to support this project. Santa Claus and his helpers were able to pass out over 1,000 gifts to the registered families. Rishi Gowda, a 7 year old Dunwoody resident, donated his birthday gifts this year to help the department accomplish their goal. The Dunwoody Police would like to thank the citizens of Dunwoody and the many volunteers that made this mission a huge success.
Click here for CBS News Video
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12/1/2009 11:38:00 AM
ST. PATRICK'S FOOD DRIVE
Dunwoody Police Department Conducts Christmas Food Drive with St. Patrick's Episcopal Church
The Dunwoody Police Department is conducting a food drive this year with the St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church. We have placed collection boxes in the police department and Dunwoody City Hall lobbies if you would like to donate any canned goods.
The food drive will continue through December 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Mike Carlson at (678) 382-6907 or mike.carlson@dunwoodyga.gov.
Food Drive Flyer