The Dalton Police Department's mission statement is "to provide the community of Dalton a safe environment with quality professional law enforcement through positive interactions with its citizens." One of the most important interactions between the police and the community is the reporting of information about crime or criminals from citizens to law enforcement.
To that end, the Dalton Police Department has a 24-hour-a-day drug and crime tip hot-line. You can make a call to the tip-line at any time by dialing 706-278-9085 extension 221. A brief message will follow, with information on what types of details police need to follow up on tips. Your message can be anonymous, or you can leave your name and phone number for an officer to contact you later. All calls are kept confidential.
Callers can leave as much information as they wish but specific details such as a suspect or victim's name, vehicle type, tag numbers, names or residence information will be helpful in investigating the crime. In addition to the information above, information about drug activity and the type of drug being used or sold is very important.
While police patrol the streets of Dalton either in cars, on bikes, or on foot 24 hours a day, officers can't be everywhere. Vigilant citizens keeping an eye out for suspicious activities, and looking out for their neighbors are still among the most powerful weapons in the fight against crime.
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