Dalton Police Blog

Last Week To Apply For Citizens Police Academy

The deadline to apply for the Citizens Police Academy is less than a week away.  The 16th academy will begin February 26th and the last day to apply is February 10th.  The academy gives participants the opportunity to learn about all the different parts of the Dalton Police Department and how each division works.  Public Safety Commissioner Bill Weaver says, "The Citizens Police Academy was one of the most enlightening activities of my life.  I was really impressed with how much the Dalton Police Department does, and how thorough and professional the department is."

Each participant in the academy gets the chance to ride along with a patrol officer on his or her shift.  Participants also get the chance to see and use some of the equipment used by officers on a daily basis, including firearms.  The classes will be held at the Police Services Center at 301 Jones Street.  Anyone interested in attending the academy can pick up an application at the Police Department, apply online by clicking here or call Sergeant Mike Dyer at 706-278-9085 extension 109 to have an application mailed to you.  Don't forget, all applications must be received by February 10th.

Honoring One of Dalton's Finest

The Dalton Police Department held a retirement reception for a veteran officer Thursday.  Captain Mike Rogers was honored for 33 years of service and dedication to the department.  Captain Rogers started with the department in 1975 after serving in the United States Navy and attending the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.  Through the years he worked in Patrol and the Criminal Investigations Division (CID).  He mostly recently served as commander of the Support Services Division.  During his time at the Dalton Police Department, Captain Rogers received nine letters of commendation and four letters of appreciation.  He was chosen as Officer of the Year in 1987, served as Vice Chairman of the Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition (GPAC) and he was a member of the Georgia State Certification Committee.

Captain Mike Rogers

Chief Jason Parker & Captain Mike Rogers