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…

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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,…

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.…

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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…