Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas
Georgetown is on the 2015 safest cities in Texas list, released last week by SafeWise, a home security company. Georgetown is ranked 27 among the 50 Safest Cities in Texas. The annual ranking is based on FBI Crime Report statistics. According to the announcement, “Historic buildings, rows of blooming flowers, and an excellent safety record … Continue reading “Georgetown Among Safest Cities in Texas”
Chase the Chief 5K on April 12: Update
Update: April 10: The event organizers are monitoring the weather for Chase the Chief on Sunday. The event is still on. In the event of cancellation or postponement, participants will be notified via the email they used to register for the event. Check the City Facebook page, and Police Department Facebook page for updates. Also look … Continue reading “Chase the Chief 5K on April 12: Update”
Citizens on Patrol Assist Police Officers
A new group of volunteers is helping to increase the outreach and capacity of the Georgetown Police Department. Sixteen Citizens on Patrol volunteers are driving the streets of Georgetown to “observe and report” and assist in other duties of the department. Volunteers have completed four weeks of training, which includes learning from officers in each … Continue reading “Citizens on Patrol Assist Police Officers”
Women in Law Enforcement Career Night March 12
The Georgetown Police Department is hosting a Women in Law Enforcement Career Night on March 12. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from women in the department and learn about career options. The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. in the training center at the new Public Safety Operations and … Continue reading “Women in Law Enforcement Career Night March 12”
Citizen Police Academy Spring Session
This session of Citizen Police Academy is now full. Those who are interested should apply when the next session is offered. —- The Citizen Police Academy is a 10-week course to educate citizens about all aspects of the Georgetown Police Department. Class sessions include topics such as use-of-force, calling 911, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, hostage … Continue reading “Citizen Police Academy Spring Session”
Public Safety Operations and Training Center: Photos
Members of the local media got a chance to see the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on Friday. (Click on photos to see larger versions.) The Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration move to the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on Monday, February 2. The center is located at … Continue reading “Public Safety Operations and Training Center: Photos”
Public Safety Operations and Training Center Move-in Feb. 2
The Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration move to the new Public Safety Operations and Training Center on February 2. The center is located at 3500 DB Wood Road next to Fire Station 5. The new facility is the home for the Georgetown Police Department and Georgetown Fire Department Administration. Police Department offices, … Continue reading “Public Safety Operations and Training Center Move-in Feb. 2”
Coffee with the Captains on Jan. 21
A casual, open-to-the-public chance to visit with police officers will be held at a local convenience store on a Wednesday morning later this month. Called Coffee with the Captains, the informal event organized by Captain Evelyn McLean of the Georgetown Police Department will be at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21. Captain McLean will be … Continue reading “Coffee with the Captains on Jan. 21”
Fire and Police Depts Recognize Citizen Responders
Two citizen responders were recently recognized for their actions that may have helped saved a life after a vehicle collision earlier this year. Billy Ayers, Jr. and his father Billy Ayers were honored at the Georgetown City Council meeting last Tuesday. The Ayers’ actions in responding to an incident during an ice storm were commended … Continue reading “Fire and Police Depts Recognize Citizen Responders”
Electronic Cigarettes Added to Smoking Prohibitions
Electronic cigarettes have been added to City of Georgetown rules that prohibit smoking in indoor public places and businesses. The ordinance also prohibits the sale of electronic cigarettes to persons under 18 or their sale in vending machines. The City Council approved the second and final reading of the revised smoking ordinance at their regular … Continue reading “Electronic Cigarettes Added to Smoking Prohibitions”
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