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 hosts first Youth Citizens Police Academy
City of Valdosta Press Release: On Monday, July 9, The Valdosta Police Department welcomed twenty-six youth from Valdosta and Lowndes County ages 11-13 to the first annual Youth Citizens Police Academy. Throughout the week all…
Valdosta Police Arrest Subject for Burglary
Valdosta Police Report: On July 5th, 2018 at approximately 0630am, Valdosta Police Officers responded to the 200 block of West Magnolia Street in reference to a commercial burglary in progress. Upon arrival, officers made contact…
Valdosta Police welcome three new officers to department
City of Valdosta Press Release: On Friday, June 29, three new officers were sworn in at the Valdosta Police Department. Robert Smith, Shawn Luke, and Jason Louie are the newest members of Valdosta's police force.…
VPD Graduates Class from 27th Citizens Police Academy
City of Valdosta Press Release: Congratulations to the Valdosta citizens who, after many weeks of behind-the-scenes training with the Valdosta Police Department (VPD), graduated from the 27th Citizens Police Academy on June 14. Chief of…
Valdosta Police Investigate Armed Robbery
Valdosta Police Department Report: On June 14, 2018 at approximately 12:25am, Valdosta Police responded to a local business in the 1800 block of West Hill Avenue (Wendy’s) near Interstate 75. The employees advised officers who…
VPD announces community partnerships to host summer programs…
City of Valdosta Press Release: School is out and summer break has officially begun for the youth in our community. The Valdosta Police Department is partnering with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club,…
Valdosta Police Department to Hold Open Testing August…
Valdosta Police Department: VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Police Department is holding an open testing session for anyone interested in becoming a police officer. Testing is the first stage in the hiring process and will…
Valdosta Police Accepting Applications for Youth/Junior Citizen Police…
Valdosta Police Department: The Valdosta Police Department will be hosting a Youth Citizens Police Academy (ages 11-13) at VPD July 9-13 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and a Junior Citizens Police Academy (ages 14-17) July 16-20…