VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
VPD to be assessed for CALEA accreditation
Release: A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) will begin a virtual assessment to examine all aspects of the Valdosta Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and…
Hiring event with the Valdosta Police Department
Release: Come join the Valdosta Police Department. We are holding an open testing hiring event on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6pm. We allow entrance starting at 5:30pm. The test is limited to the first…
VPD Hiring Event Cancelled
VALDOSTA, Ga.— The Valdosta Police Department has cancelled its Open Testing and Hiring event. The event was originally scheduled for April 2 at 6:00 PM, but updated dates for testing will be on the Valdosta…
Loud music leads VPD to arrest of cocaine…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— On Monday, officers confronted a parked car blasting loud music on Hudson Street. As officers spoke with the car owner they noticed narcotics in the vehicle. The owner, later identified as Larry Hunter,…
Burglar Discovered as Officer Worked Separate Case
VALDOSTA, Ga.— A burglar was recognized by an officer as he worked a completely separate case. On Tuesday, March 3, a burglary was reported and investigated at roughly 7 AM. Video surveillance allowed officer to…
Drug Dealer Caught While Sleeping on the Job
VALDOSTA, Ga. — Not everyone is built for night shifts, and falling asleep while working night shifts can have disastrous consequences. Kendrick Martin learned this the hard way. On January 4, 2020, at approximately 12:08…
Drunken Trespasser Arrested in Traffic Stop
VALDOSTA— Police officers never really get a day off. Even if not on the clock, an in born sense of responsibility and duty will usually move them to take action if something sketchy is afoot.…
VPD Holding Open Testing
VALDOSTA— Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. VPD will be holding an open testing on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 5:30pm. The testing will be at Valdosta City Hall Annex, 300 North Lee Street. This test…