Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 11 in Georgetown

Georgetown firefighters and police officers will participate in a memorial stair climb at the Georgetown ISD athletic stadium on Monday, Sept. 11. The climb is done each year as a tribute to first responders who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Participants will climb the equivalent of 110 stories—the height of the World Trade … Continue reading “Memorial Stair Climb on Sept. 11 in Georgetown”

National Night Out on Oct. 3

National Night Out, an annual event to support safe neighborhoods, is on Tuesday, Oct. 3, in Georgetown. Block parties are being organized from 6 to 9 p.m. Online registration for National Night Out block parties in Georgetown ends Friday, Sept. 22.  Registering your block party provides the information to the Georgetown Police Department so that … Continue reading “National Night Out on Oct. 3”

Citizen Police Academy fall session begins Aug. 24

The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. The fall 2017 academy, which begins Aug. 24, is instructed by police officers from various divisions of the police department. The deadline to apply is Aug. 14. Session topics include the history of policing, laws and … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy fall session begins Aug. 24”

Georgetown Police Department hosts women’s self-defense class June 10

The Georgetown Police Department will host a free self-defense class June 10. The class will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, located at 3500 D.B. Wood Road, and will be instructed by GPD and the Williamson County Sheriff’s Department. All instructors are certified. During the hands-on class, attendees will … Continue reading “Georgetown Police Department hosts women’s self-defense class June 10”

Georgetown Police Department hosts self-defense class April 1

The Georgetown Police Department will host a free self-defense class April 1. The class will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Public Safety Operations and Training Center, located at 3500 D.B. Wood Road, and will be instructed by GPD’s defensive tactics cadre. All instructors are certified and have a combined 75 years of training and … Continue reading “Georgetown Police Department hosts self-defense class April 1”

Citizen Police Academy Spring Session

The Citizen Police Academy is an eight-week course taught by police officers to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Classes in the spring 2017 academy include code of criminal procedure, accident investigations, use of force, crime scene investigations, hostage negotiations, special weapons and tactics, and victim services. The deadline to apply … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”

Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 5

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 5 at the Georgetown ISD Stadium, located at 2295 N. Austin Ave. Participants will get the chance to chase Georgetown Police Chief Wayne Nero. The goal of Chase the Chief is to encourage students and their families to … Continue reading “Chase the Chief 5K and Fun Run on March 5”

Holiday Closings for City Facilities

City of Georgetown offices and facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. City offices also will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday. This includes the following: Animal Shelter, 110 W.L. Walden Drive City Hall, 113 E. Eighth Street … Continue reading “Holiday Closings for City Facilities”

Blue Santa Collects Toys for Kids

Blue Santa’s elves are busy working to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Like they do every year, Blue Santa and his elves need your help. A program of the Georgetown Police Department, Blue Santa provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution. You can … Continue reading “Blue Santa Collects Toys for Kids”

National Night Out on Oct. 4

National Night Out is an annual event to support safe neighborhoods held in Georgetown this year on Tuesday, October 4. Block parties are being organized for 6 to 9 p.m. that evening. Online registration for National Night Out block parties in Georgetown ends on September 27.  Registering your block party provides the information to the … Continue reading “National Night Out on Oct. 4”

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