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 Sunday, September 11. The climb is done each year as a tribute to first responders who lost their lives on September 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”
Watch School Zones as Classes Start on Aug. 23
The first day of classes for schools in the Georgetown school district is Tuesday, August 23. The Georgetown Police Department reminds drivers to slow down in school zones. As students go back to school, police will be monitoring school zones throughout the city. Look for the school zones at most of these Georgetown ISD schools: … Continue reading “Watch School Zones as Classes Start on Aug. 23”
Citizen Police Academy Fall Session
The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. The fall 2016 academy is instructed by police officers, fire department personnel, and officers of the district and county court system. The deadline to apply is August 22. Session topics include the history of policing, laws … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Fall Session”
National Women Build Week
On Wednesday, May 4, a group of female officers and civilian employees with the Georgetown Police Department will volunteer at a Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County (HFHWC) home in Georgetown as part of Habitat’s National Women Build Week. This is the second year that the Georgetown Police Department will participate. Almost twenty volunteers will … Continue reading “National Women Build Week”
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30
To help protect the water supply and reduce household risks, bring unwanted medications to Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30 in Georgetown. Drugs that are expired or unused will be collected—no questions asked—from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sun City Legacy Hills Park Pavilion, 200 Del Webb Boulevard and the Williamson … Continue reading “Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 30”
Suicide and Crime Victims Support Groups
This month, in cooperation with Georgetown Police Department Victim Services, The Christi Center, a non-profit grief support center, will be starting a meeting for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. In January, The Christi Center began offering a Georgetown support group for those who have lost a loved one to crime. Both … Continue reading “Suicide and Crime Victims Support Groups”
“Pets Are Worth Saving” Stickers Alert First Responders
If your house was on fire and you weren’t there, would firefighters know about your dogs or cats in order to try to rescue them? Or if you had a medical emergency and weren’t able to communicate, would EMS know to look for any pets to make sure someone takes care of them while you’re … Continue reading ““Pets Are Worth Saving” Stickers Alert First Responders”
Citizen Police Academy Spring Session
The Citizen Police Academy is a 12-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. The spring 2016 academy is instructed by police officers, fire department personnel, and officers of the district and county court system. The deadline to apply is March 10. Session topics include the history of policing, laws … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”
Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ
Given the changes in open carry of handguns that went into effect in Texas this month, the Georgetown Police Department would like to offer a reminder about other rules regarding the use weapons. With a few exceptions, it is unlawful for a person to discharge any firearm, air-powered weapon, archery device, or other weapon for … Continue reading “Weapons Use Rules in City and ETJ”
Handguns and Open Carry at City Facilities
New Texas laws regarding the licensing of handguns take effect on January 1, 2016. Known as open carry, the new laws effectively eliminate a distinction between concealed carry and open carry. A license is still required for a handgun owner who wishes to carry the weapon in public. A licensed handgun owner will have permission … Continue reading “Handguns and Open Carry at City Facilities”
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