Stop The Scam Information Session Hosted by the Perry Police Department Scams are everywhere, and the Perry Police Department wants to help you combat them! Join us for the FREE information session, "Stop The Scam," to learn how to identify and prevent common scams. Date: August 7, 2024 Time: 6 - 8 PM Location: Perry Police Department (1207 Washington Street) For more information, contact Officer Marcus Camps at (478) 988-2835 or Marcus.Camps@perry-ga.gov.

On June 11, 2024, the Perry Police Department Criminal Investigation Division in partnership with Special Agents from the Georgia Department of Revenue Alcohol and Tobacco Division conducted ID compliance checks at several businesses in the City of Perry. At six of the nine businesses checked a person under the age of 21 was sold a vape or tobacco product without having to provide valid government identification. The below businesses were found to be in violation of Georgia law prohibiting...

Perry Police Hosts Two Neighborhood Watch Meetings The Perry Police Department is hosting a Neighborhood Watch meeting on June 14 & 28 at the Perry Police Department. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. The Neighborhood Watch Program is a community-based initiative to enhance the safety and security of local neighborhoods. The program fosters a sense of community, encourages activity participation, and builds stronger relationships between residence and their local law...

Beyond the Badge | A Community Conversation on Safety The Perry Police Department will host Beyond The Badge | A Community Conversation on Safety at Oldfield Park on April 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. This family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity for community members to connect with law enforcement officers in a positive and welcoming atmosphere. Beyond The Badge aims to foster open dialogue, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen the bond between the Police Department...

The following letter is from Perry Police Chief Alan Everidge about the FLOCK camera system in Perry. As Police Chief in Perry which I am proud to serve I have been asked, as have officers and elected officials, about the FLOCK camera system which has been installed around Perry. This was not a quick decision but a decision based on studies and review of criminal activity trends here and across the nation and how we can continue to keep the community safe. I think most people know as...

Perry Police Department Completes One Mind Campaign The Perry Police Department was recognized by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) for meeting the requirements for the One Mind Campaign. The Perry Police Department received recognition from the One Mind Campaign for fulfilling their pledge to improve their approach towards individuals with mental health conditions. To complete the One Mind Campaign, the Perry Police Department established a sustainable...

The Perry Police Department selected the winners of Officer, Supervisor, and Civilian of the Year for 2023. Officer of the Year – Officer Jessica Lange Supervisor of the Year – Lt. David Hill Civilian of the Year – Shari Wallander These awards are voted on by the employees of the Perry Police Department. Congratulations!

The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizen Firearm Safety class on March 4, 2024, from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The class will provide participants with knowledge of basic safety training including loading, unloading, and firing of handguns. In addition, the class will provide information on Georgia law regarding possession, concealment, and legal justifications for use of deadly force. Classroom instruction takes place at the Perry Police Department (1207 Washington...

UPDATE – 1/5/2024 at 8:41 A.M. On January 3, 2024, at around 2 P.M. the Perry Police Department responded to the area of Gaines Drive and Stanley Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found two males with gunshot wounds. One male had a gunshot wound to the abdomen; the other male had gunshot wounds to both arms. Perry Police Officers and Perry Fire units rendered medical aid. The injured subjects were both transported by Houston County EMS to Navicent Medical Center in...

The City of Perry Police Department will host a Senior Citizen Firearm Safety class on January 9, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The class will provide participants with knowledge of basic safety training including loading, unloading, and firing of handguns. In addition, the class will provide information on Georgia law regarding possession, concealment, and legal justifications for use of deadly force. Classroom instruction takes place at the Perry Police Department (1207 Washington...

UPDATE - November 13, 2023 | 3:06 PM On November 10th, 2023, at around 10 P.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 610 Marsha Drive in reference to a shooting. Responding officers found an unresponsive 13-year-old female inside the residence with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Perry Hospital by Houston County EMS, where she succumbed to her injury. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting revealed that the shooting was not intentional. A...

On November 4th, 2023, at around 6:00 A.M. the Perry Police Department responded to 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd, Quality Inn in reference to a personal armed robbery. Officer arrived on scene and learned that a black male had entered the two victim’s hotel room brandishing a handgun and demanding money. There were no injuries reported by any of the victims. The offender, later identified as Willie Harris Jr, B/M 54 years of age, from Montezuma, Georgia fled the scene in one of the victims 2019...