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2009 Crime Stats

Macon Police Department has had a crime reduction for the last three years. The crime rate is the lowest it has been since 1994. The reduction is attributed to the dedicated men and women of our department and the partnership with the community.

Holiday Safety Tips

Holiday Home Safety

Don't let the rush and excitement of the holiday season make you careless in protecting your home from potential criminals.

The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. The following tips from the Macon Police Department Youth and Intervention Division can help you be more careful, prepared and aware during the holiday season.

  • Be extra cautious about locking doors and windows when you leave the house, even for a few minutes.
  • When leaving home for an extended time, have a neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail.
  • Indoor and outdoor lights should be on an automatic timer.
  • Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied.
  • Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home.

2009 National Night Out

From 5:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 4th, residents in the Macon are asked to turn on outside lights and spend the evening outside with neighbors, City and County Law Enforcement officers, and Fire Department personnel. Let’s join cities nationwide for “America’s night out against crime”. We are having a celebration to “Give Neighborhood Crime a Going Away Party”. The kick off will begin at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.