MILLEDGEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Message from Chief Dray Swicord

As Chief of Police, I am pleased to welcome you to the official web site for the Milledgeville Police Department. I encourage you to explore the site to learn more about our police department and to stay connected by following us on Facebook.

The Milledgeville Police Department is certified through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program. As such, the department meets or exceeds 113 voluntary, model managements, operational, and service level standards that reflect the best professional requirements and practices for a law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. The department is committed to public service excellence and to serving with integrity.

The hard working women and men of the Milledgeville Police Department are honored to serve residents, business owners, and visitors to our great city. Milledgeville is a great place to live, work, attend college and raise a family where the Milledgeville Police Department strives to prevent crime while improving the quality of life through our shared values of professionalism, integrity, service and teamwork.

We recognize that partnerships with our community hold the key to our success. We invite you to become involved in Milledgeville's growth and success.

Mission Statement

It is the policy of the Milledgeville Police Department that all personnel will strive to provide the highest quality service as a law enforcement agency to the citizens of the City of Milledgeville and shall be available for calls within the department’s service area 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Department Overview

The Milledgeville Police Department consist of 68 employees, 43 of which are sworn police officers. The department is a progressive law enforcement agency and earned state certification in 2001 by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

Certification is an indication on the department’s commitment to effectively serve the Milledgeville community. Over 100 standards and procedures are used to ensure efficient departmental procedures and operations as well as provide increased protection for the citizens of Milledgeville.

Certification provides personal growth for police officers along with a sense of pride and commitment to community service. Accreditation requires team effort and spirit to maintain and uphold standards of operations.

Friends of MPD Law Enforcement Foundation

friendsofmpdlef.org is the official 501(c)(3) nonprofit partner of the Milledgeville Police Department. The Foundation helps fund officer training, lifesaving equipment, youth and community programs, and special initiatives that fall outside typical municipal budgets—strengthening the bond between officers and the community we serve.

Your contribution directly supports public safety and community trust. Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law. If your employer offers matching gifts, consider submitting your donation for a match to amplify your impact.

Note: For Georgia taxpayers, additional state programs may periodically provide tax credit opportunities for qualified law-enforcement support. Consult your tax professional for current eligibility.

Neighborhood Watch

A neighborhood watch, also known as a crime watch or neighborhood crime watch, is an organized group of citizens devoted to the prevention of crime and vandalism within their neighborhood and throughout the city. In the United States it builds on the concept of a town watch from Colonial America.

The purpose of the Neighborhood Watch Program is to empower citizens to become active in homeland security efforts for a crime prevention initiative focused on residential areas involving local citizens.

The goal of the Neighborhood Watch Program is to encourage the partnership between the police and the community. Preventing crime in our community is a shared responsibility between the police and our residents. The Neighborhood Watch Unit (N.W.U.) has been entrusted with the responsibility of empowering Milledgeville's residents to keep their neighborhoods safe. Safe neighborhoods and crime prevention education of our residents is our challenge and our goal.

Neighborhood watch meetings are held on Tuesday’s of the month… Call the Neighborhood Watch Unit at (478) 414-4041.