Blog Receives Close to 17,000 Hits

With the Blog just over 6 months old, it has logged close to 17,000 hits by residents.  The Blog went on-line in September of 2006 following a recommendation from the Chief that a media outlet be created to inform the public of crime tips and information to the area residents.  The Blog also does something the website currently is incapable of doing and that is allowing comments from the public.

"Our goal is to provide current up-to-date information to the residents of Dalton about crime that is occurring in their neighborhoods and to also provide them with tips they can use to help them to not be a victim of crime", says Officer Chris McDonald, the department's crime prevention officer and primary coordinator of the Blog.

"With the Blog, we have the ability to provide the public with complete unfiltered information on a 24 hours a day, 7 days a week basis".

The police department tries to post material on a daily basis to the blog ranging from security tips to crime information.  Insights into the workings of the department are included.

"Our mission is to provide the community of Dalton a safe environment with professional quality police service through positive interaction with its citizens.  The Blog is one of many tools in place to help us achieve this mission" - Chief of Police, James D. Chadwick