Safety Information
With CodeRED, state and local agencies can deliver geo-targeted, time-sensitive information to individuals who have registered to receive alerts. Common alerts include missing persons, severe weather, evacuations, and critical incidents. Notifications can be sent via email, SMS, voice, mobile app push notifications, IPAWS and more depending on the severity of the situation. To sign up to receive local CodeRed alerts, follow this link: Whitfield County CodeRed
Identity Theft
The Dalton Police Department is committed to fighting against identity theft. A key part of that fight is helping citizens protect their identities so an ID Theft will either not take place or will be caught early. The information in the following link covers different ways you can make yourself a harder target for identity thieves:
Identity Theft: Tips to Protect Yourself
Victim / Witness Assistance Program
If you are the victim of or witness to a crime, the Victim/Witness Assistance Program can provide you with information about the criminal justice system generally and your case in particular. Victim advocates are available to help you prepare for court and to accompany you to court as needed. Your advocate can also provide assistance with employer and school related issues, transportation problems as they related to court appearances you are required to attend, and can help you complete paperwork that may be required during the prosecution of your case including victim impact statements, restitution and compensation forms and other documents. Your advocate will also refer you to other social services agencies as may be appropriate. The Victim/Witness Program can be contacted at 706-876-1322. For more information, visit the VWAP webpage.
See Something? Send Something!
Report Terrorism and Suspicious Activity
As you’re going about your day, if you see something that doesn't seem quite right, send something! Download the "See Something, Send Something" app on your smartphone. By being alert and reporting suspicious activity to local law enforcement, you can protect your family, neighbors, and community.
When reporting activity, describe specifically what you observed, including:
- Who or what you saw
- When you saw it
- Where it occurred
- Why it's suspicious
