Changes Implemented for Accessing Arrest Data

Several weeks ago, the police department began posting area arrests on the department's web log site.  The primary reasons for posting the arrests are:

• Accountability
• To inform the public and increase awareness
• Limited room through local print media for all arrests

The arrest data will list all persons arrested by Dalton Police Officers and Investigators, regardless of whether the person posted bond.  This list will only reflect that the person was arrested, and in no way implies guilt or innocence, and does not reflect whether the person is still incarcerated or was released on bond.

The arrest data will be available through the department's web blog site at www.daltonpdblog.org.  Once on the site, the user will be required to simply click the link labeled "Dalton PD Arrest Data" on the right side of the web site to access the arrest information.