DeKalb County Police to Convene Inaugural Discussion in National Public Safety Partnership to Combat and Prevent Violent Crime

The DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD) is excited to announce its inaugural discussion in a landmark effort to reduce violent crime in local neighborhoods. The first listening session is planned for Thursday, January 16, at 8:30 a.m. It will be held at Rehoboth Baptist Church, 2997 Lawrenceville Hwy, Tucker, GA 30084.

As announced in December, DKPD is embarking on a new, three-year Public Safety Partnership (PSP) with the Department of Justice (DOJ). The PSP team supports communities by using data to formulate new crime solutions, tailoring assistance in areas like crime analysis, gun violence and technology. Over the course of the partnership, the DOJ will study DKPD’s crimefighting successes and challenges. The DOJ will then offer guidance and resources designed specifically for DeKalb County’s needs. 

At the end of 2024, DKPD was pleased to announce a 14% drop in violent crime from 2023. The PSP will build on that success to reduce that number so every neighbor feels safe in their home and community.

This is a very limited opportunity for growth in fighting crime in DeKalb County. DKPD is one of only twenty jurisdictions across the country to enter this highly-beneficial partnership. It will also be the first agency in Georgia to do so. Federal, state, and local agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office, amongst several others will take part in this history-making event.

Media partners are invited, but their access will be limited to the morning session. If you are interested in attending, please email dkpdpio@dekalbcountyga.gov.