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Community Programs

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The DeKalb County Police Department is committed to building strong, trusting relationships with the residents we serve.

Our Community Programs bring officers and neighbors together through education, outreach, and engagement initiatives that promote safety, awareness, and collaboration. From youth programming and crime prevention resources to neighborhood partnerships and community events, these programs are designed to support a safer, more connected DeKalb County. Explore the opportunities below to learn how you can get involved.

Community Programs
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Police Athletic League (PAL) Plus

Commander: Lt. Walter White
Phone: 770-724-7436

PAL Plus empowers DeKalb County youth through sports, academics, and mentorship, fostering positive police-youth connections and promoting a safe environment to reduce juvenile crime.

Programs include:

  • Career Development Program
  • Female Empowerment Program
  • Survival Swim Lessons
  • After Dark Summer Basketball League
  • Video Gaming with a Cop
  • Movie with a Cop Events
  • PAL Youth Summer Academy

US Department of Justice Distinguished Service Award winner

Community Outreach Units
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Our community outreach programs aim to build strong connections with the citizens and business owners we serve, offer skilled behavioral health crisis alternatives to arrest, and create innovative opportunities for DeKalb County children to engage with police officers in a positive, supportive environment.

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)

For more information on VIPS or to get involved, click here.

  • Staffing precinct reception — handling phone calls, paperwork, and visitor inquiries
  • Providing general administrative assistance
  • Participating in approved ride-alongs
  • Assisting with special events and community project

Mobile Crisis Unit (MCU)

  • Officers partnered with licensed clinicians
  • Responds to behavioral health crises
  • Provides alternatives to incarceration


Community Policing Unit (CPU)

  • Builds partnerships with community organizations
  • Assists with and hosts community events
  • Bridges relationships between police and citizens

Citizens Academy (12-week program, August-November)

For more information or to get involved, apply here.

  • Provides an inside look at DKPD’s mission, operations, and daily challenges
  • Offers direct interaction with officers
  • Builds meaningful connections between residents and the Police Department

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