Could you provide one of our officers with the Make, Model, and Serial Number of your 55" TV if it were stolen from your home? How about a detailed description and perhaps a photo of your valuable jewelry? If you're like 66% of our theft victims during 2009 and 2010, the answer is probably "No" which is unfortunate because most stolen items are rarely recovered and most thieves are not brought to justice for that very reason.
Citizens,
The following are important updates regarding weekend weather, crime alerts, and other matters of interest pertaining to public safety:
Weekend Weather:
The forecast for this weekend includes a good possibility for severe weather Saturday to include possible tornadoes, heavy rains, and hail. Please continue monitoring local tv/radio news for updates.
Criminal Activity:
The Millbrook Village Subdivision took a proactive stance against crime this week by joining the TPD's Neighborhood Watch program. This step comes after two meetings with Sgt. Moorman and Chief Perkins over the past several months where the program was introduced and explained to residents of the area.
The Tyrone Police Department, like many other public safety agencies across the U.S., is now on Twitter.com.
Twitter's homepage describes their free service as follows: "Twitter is a service for friends, family, and co–workers to communicate and stay connected through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What are you doing?"
Citizens,
It has come to our attention that contractors have been coming door to door in Tyrone neighborhoods soliciting their services to homeowners who were affected by last week's storms. Some have even been successful in making appointments to make repairs.
Fayette County Sheriff Wayne Hannah presented the Tyrone Police Department with a check for $285,564.69 on February 11, 2009. These funds are the TPD's share of assets seized during a joint operation between the Fayette County Tactical Narcotics Team and other agencies.
The police department is offering a free community education course on ID Theft prevention on Monday March 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm. The class will be held at Town Hall, 881 Senoia Road.
Using materials from the Federal Trade Commission and other sources, we are going to present our guests with useful information on how to protect themselves from becoming victims of this quickly growing crime.
The 2008 Annual Police Activity report is now available for public viewing and download. Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.
The Tyrone Police Department held its Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday December 3, 2008 at the Tyrone Depot. This event, which was begun in 2007, is held to recognize our officers for their career achievements and for their contributions to the community.
During the holidays, many residents will be leaving their homes or businesses for an extended period of time. Here are some helpful tips to remember before leaving for the holidays:
