Monday, March 4, 2013
The Marietta Police Department’s H.E.A.T. Unit will develop and implement strategies to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities from drugs and alcohol, speed and aggressive driving, and non-use of safety belts within their jurisdiction.
The Marietta Police Department has been awarded a major, public safety partnership H.E.A.T. grant totaling $115,100 from the Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) in Atlanta. H.E.A.T, which stands for Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, includes the primary goals of: The Marietta Police Department’s H.E.A.T. Unit will develop and implement strategies to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities from drugs and alcohol, speed and aggressive driving, and non-use of safety belts within their jurisdiction. “The H.E.A.T. grant helps support the Marietta Police Department’s enforcement efforts and is a reminder of their dedication in supporting the GOHS mission to protect Georgians from speeders and impaired drivers,” said …
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Marietta Police Department's Firearm Safety Seminar is designed for civilians and will cover a variety of topics including: safety, laws and alternative weapon usage.
The Marietta Police Department’s Training Unit will host a Firearm Safety Seminar on Thursday, Feb. 28. This seminar is designed for civilians and will cover a variety of topics including: safety, laws and alternative weapon usage. The seminar is free of charge. “This program has been developed to educate the citizens on current firearm laws and weapon safety. We want to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills so they feel confident owning and handling a firearm or weapon if they choose to do so,” said Sergeant Jake King of the Marietta Police Training Unit. The Firearm Safety Seminar will be held in the Marietta City Hall Council Chambers, located at 205 Lawrence Street in Marietta. The seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. The …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Almost 700 people are expected to attend the Marietta Police Department's Firearm Safety Seminar on Thursday at the Marietta Middle School Auditorium.
The Marietta Police Department usually hosts two or three firearms safety seminars each year. On average there are 100 people in attendance. The seminar on Thursday, Jan. 24, has had an overwhelming amount of public interest. As of Wednesday, almost 700 people had registered to attend the event at the Marietta Middle School Auditorium, 121 Winn St., at 6:30 p.m. "Because of the importance of this topic we chose to accept everyone that wanted to attend," Marietta Police Public Information Officer David Baldwin said. "We wanted to leave no one behind. That, of course, is the main reason that we had to find another venue to accommodate the incredible surge in registration requests." The seminar is usually held at the Marietta City Hall …
Thursday, November 22, 2012
From Black Friday to Christmas, keep these shopping safety tips in mind this holiday season.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
The hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and not far behind are the thieves and cons who show up in full force this time of year to make a quick buck. To protect yourself, keep in mind these safe shopping tips from the National Retail Federation: Keep up with news by subscribing to our free email newsletter, liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.
Monday, October 29, 2012
A hurricane, like Sandy, doesn’t have to make landfall on the coast to disrupt your life. Inland hazards associated include strong winds that down trees and power lines, heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes.
As people along the East Coast brace for Hurricane Sandy’s landfall this evening, many Georgians are likely sighing in relief for being spared from the massive storm. But what if Sandy had struck here? Would Georgia residents have been ready? A hurricane doesn’t have to make landfall on the coast to disrupt your life. Inland hazards associated with tropical storms and hurricanes include strong winds that down trees and power lines, heavy rain, flooding and tornadoes. As the nation waits to see what effect Sandy will have on the Eastern Seaboard, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Georgia campaign encourages Georgians to takes steps now to prepare for the next time severe weather heads this way. And that means being ready to …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
308 cases have now been reported and 23 people have died so far; Georgia is the 17th state to be affected.
Georgia is now the 17th state affected by the fungal meningitis outbreak linked to tainted steroid injections, according to the CDC. ABCNews.com says that around 14,000 patients are thought to have received injections of the steroid. The Forsyth Street Ambulatory Surgery Center in Macon is the only clinic in Georgia to have received a shipment. The AJC reports that the person infected is a 66-year-old Macon woman. She is in stable condition. “Clinically, she doesn’t appear to be that sick,” said Dr. Patrick O’Neal, the agency’s director of health protection told the AJC, “but we feel an abundance of caution is needed.” The current meningitis outbreak has been traced to a specific product and company. According to the CDC, the people who…
The October PENS report includes plenty of information to prevent crime and keep your family and neighborhood safe.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
The following Halloween safety information is provided by the Cobb Police Department's Northeast Cobb-based Precinct 4 in its October PENS (Police E-Mail Notification System) that is sent out to the general public: It is hard to believe but Halloween is less than three weeks away and now is a good time to start discussing safe practices with your children. Increased visibility is extremely important on Halloween night and there are several inexpensive ways to help make sure your children can be seen. Glow in the dark bands can be worn around the neck, wrists, or ankles and are a fun way to brighten up a child’s costume. You can also place reflective tape on the sleeves and back of the costume and have each child carry a flashlight. You may…
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Encourage your children to trust their instincts, and if a situation doesn’t feel right, get out of it, Cobb police advise.
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Sunday, October 21, 2012
By Cobb Police It is hard to believe but Halloween is only days away, and now is a good time to start discussing safe practices with your children. Increased visibility is extremely important on Halloween night, and there are several inexpensive ways to help make sure your children can be seen. Glow in the dark bands can be worn around the neck, wrists or ankles and are a fun way to brighten up a child’s costume. You can also place reflective tape on the sleeves and back of the costume and have each child carry a flashlight. You may want to write your cell phone number on the tape of younger children in case you get separated. If your children are young, you will likely accompany them, but even then with all of the excitement, they can be …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
The seminar will cover firearm and weapon safety and laws, recommended home defense weapons, civilian model stun guns and carrying and using pepper spray.
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Marietta Police Department’s Training Unit will host a Firearm Safety Seminar on Nov. 8. The seminar will cover a variety of topics includind safety, laws and alternative weapon usage. “This program has been developed to educate the citizens on current firearm laws and weapon safety. We want to equip citizens with the knowledge and skills so they feel confident owning and handling a firearm or weapon if they choose to do so,” said Sergeant Jake King of the Marietta Police Training Unit. The Firearm Safety Seminar will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012 in Marietta City Hall Council Chambers, 205 Lawrence Street Marietta. The seminar is free of charge. In order to secure a seat in this seminar please respond by email to dbaldwin@…
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Marietta Police have certified officers as Drug Recognition Experts to step up its attack on poly drug driving, which is the combination of alcohol and illicit drugs.
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Sunday, October 7, 2012
Alcohol is no longer the key contributing factor while driving under the influence (DUI). With the dramatic rise in the abuse of prescription medications, bath salts and spice marijuana, alcohol is now only a contributing factor for most DUI’s, according to Marietta Police Public Information Officer David Baldwin. According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 75 percent of persons who abuse alcohol also abuse illicit drugs. The metro Atlanta area has seen a dramatic increase of poly drug driving, which is the combination of alcohol and illicit drugs, Baldwin said in a press release. While most departments have a slew of officers who are certified in Standardized Field Sobriety, this certification concentrates mostly on…
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