Police Department

Our Mission

The Perry Police Department's mission is to provide quality service in partnership with our community which promotes safe and secure neighborhoods.

Because of Perry’s size, officers frequently know the citizens they are assisting by name, either through the church, community, or family relationships. They strive for a grassroots approach, building trust with those they serve. As an organization, we are transparent in all of our interactions with the public.

Contact Us

Emergencies – 911
Police Department – (478) 988-2800
Criminal Investigations Division – (478) 988-2825
Police Department – 1207 Washington Street

April 2025 Firearm Safety Classes

2025 Citizens Police Academy

Work With Us!

Mandated (certified) | $49,920
Non-Mandated (not certified) | $43,680

After 1 year – 3% pay adjustment and 1% merit increase

Multiple-step increases in pay for previous law enforcement experience, relevant certifications, and education!

Pay increase for associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

Pay will be increased if you currently have your POST intermediate or advanced certification.

Take-home cars if you live in Houston County or a surrounding county.

NEW GEORGIA POST RULE:

Out-of-state, mandated officers can transfer their certification to the State of Georgia while only attending 20-24 hours of new training.

Our Core Values

Our core values makes us "FIRST" in service, professionalism, and results...

Fairness: We treat people impartially, with consideration and compassion. We are equally responsive to our employees and the community we serve.

Integrity: We are committed to the highest performance standards, ethical conduct, honesty, and truthfulness in all relationships. We hold ourselves accountable for our actions and take pride in a professional level of service to all.

Respect: We treat all persons in a dignified manner, and exhibit an understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.

Service: We provide quality service in a courteous, efficient, and accessible manner. We focus on customer needs and foster community-oriented policing through problem-solving partnerships with citizens.

Teamwork: We encourage collaboration among our employees. We work in partnership with the community and other agencies to ensure focus and commitment to achieving goals.

Perry Police Department State Accreditation

The Perry Police Department was awarded certification in 2000 and has continued to maintain this certification. To maintain this certification, the department must pass a regimented three-year process culminating in a rigorous inspection of the department’s policies, procedures, and practices. The department must meet or exceed over 120 standards established by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition. This certification is part of our continued commitment to our community and is a conduit for exceptional police work and customer service.

Certification increases the law enforcement department’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient delivery of law enforcement services to its community. Certification enhances community understanding of the law enforcement department, its role in the community, and its goals and objectives. Citizen confidence in the policies and practices of the department is increased.