via the AJC
Dekalb County prosecutors and the sheriff will teach residents how to be safer at a crime prevention workshop Saturday.
The workshop is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-noon at Tucker Middle School at 2160 Idlewood Road.
For more information, contact Dana Lawrence at 404-371-6342 or Ebony Phillips at 404-371-3685.

This is a great article on the AJC sent in by one of our residents,  Don B.
Welcome to the safety patrol arms race in Atlanta, where citizens are increasingly hiring their own armed guardians to protect their neighborhoods against criminals getting run out of other protected areas. With Atlanta’s police force chronically undermanned and fear of crime growing, private patrols manned by off-duty cops, a long-standing tradition in many neighborhoods, are becoming more attractive.
This is something we should consider as a community.  Time-permitting we can …

Thursday, OCTOBER 1, 2009 6:47 p.m. Drew Charter School – 301 East Lake Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia
The Community Is Invited!
Information will be available from

Animal Services
Solicitor General
Police Department
District Attorney
Community Prosecutors

For More Information contact the Office of Commissioner Larry L. Johnson 404-371-2988
Town Hall Meeting Oct 1, 2009 (pdf)

Residents in South DeKalb should be aware that several sexual assaults have taken place recently, get updated information on this serious situation join Commissioner Larry Johnson & The DeKalb County Police Monday, September 14, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Porter Sanford, III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

Commissioner Larry L. Johnson’s “DeKalb Walks…” to Prevent Violence
The Walk Is FREE and Open to All
Unintentional injuries, suicide, and homicide rank in the top eight leading causes of premature death in DeKalb County — according to the Status of Health Report, 2005.
With the homicide rate on the rise in DeKalb, we must all work to stem the tide of violence in our communities.
“In Memory of Those Lost to Violence”
Participants who may have lost a loved one due to violence are encouraged to wear a T-shirt with a picture of their …

Tonight there will be a neighborhood rally to support the Kirkwood and deter crime in the area.  This comes just after a shooting there.
The rally is set for Bessie Branham Park and begins just after 6 o’clock.
For more information you can read about it here and here.

Please join us on Tuesday, August 4th for a National Night Out.  This is going to be in the spirit of our past “Flamingo Fridays”.  It will be a casual event to get out of the house and show your support for the community.  The Dekalb County Police Department will be attending for part of the meeting.  They will be able to respond to questions you may have but for the most part this will be a social gathering rather than a formal meeting.  Please grab a chair and your …

Together Let’s Avoid the “Spring/Summer Burglaries”
When the weather warms up, there tends to be an increase in the number of burglaries reported.  DeKalb Police wants to remind all on increasing your awareness to decrease the possibility of becoming a victim by:
1)       During the Summer Vacation, if you are not home during the day, be aware of persons visiting your children; ask neighbors to keep a watchful eye for unwanted activity and report it immediately
2)       Reviewing the security measures throughout your home & property; Ensure outside lighting is functioning properly …

Check out this crime mapping tool to see activity in the area.
This is from the Dekalb Police Department via the Commissioner’s office.

During the holidays, the potential for thefts and robberies increase. More people are out and about, and they are carrying more gifts and money than during other times of the year. While there’s no need to be afraid, you should keep in mind the following holiday safety reminders:

Carry your valuables wisely. Do not keep cash in your wallet. Instead, keep it in an inside pocket and only carry the credit cards you’ll need.
Do not leave valuables in your vehicle. If you must leave packages in your car, put them in …