Macon Police Department News

It's an awe-inspiring sight. A line of Macon Police Department cars and other
support vehicles stretching across a parking lot as a precinct undergoes a "line inspection".

What's a line inspection?

The Macon Police Department undergoes a "line inspection" twice a year - in
the spring and in the fall to physically inspect each individual officer, his
or her uniform, equipment, and the vehicle to which he or she is assigned.

Each officer's weapon is inspected to insure that it is in proper working
order. The inspection also is a means of accounting for departmental
equipment. These bi-annual inspections insure compliance with departmental
policies and standards.

Pictured above is Macon PD's 3rd Precinct undergoing a line inspection on
Wednesday, May 19, 2010.

Other Macon Police Department (MPD) Briefs:

• Macon PD's national accreditation has been renewed for three additional years
  by CALEB, the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. Macon
  is the only accredited police department in middle Georgia. Macon Police
  Chief Mike Burns calls accreditation "law enforcement's gold standard" and a
  symbol of professional excellence.
• Macon Police Lt. Kelly Monroe received a commendation by the Atlanta FBI
  for his sterling work in the preparation of reports for an ongoing human
  trafficking investigation in Atlanta. According to Special Agent Jeffrey
  Mazanec, the information provided by Lt. Monroe was extremely professional,
  impressive, and helpful in the Atlanta FBI's investigation. Kudos to Lt.
  Monroe who heads Macon PD's Narcotics and Vice Squad.
• Animal Control, under the auspices of Macon PD, is "upping its image." On
  Friday, May 7, 2010, Officer Nathan Millwood, assisted by volunteer Jessica
  Koplin brought three beautiful dogs from Animal Control to the Children's
  Museum fundraiser, "It Must Be Five O'clock Somewhere."

  Look for Animal Control dogs and cats around the community as we showcase
  these beautiful potential pets. Coming soon - photos of the wonderful animals
  available for adoption. You'll find them on the Police Department web page on
  this site. Each adoptable dog or cat comes to you spayed or neutered with its
  first round of shots and deworming. Dogs and cats are just $75 cash. Visit
  Animal Control first when you're pet ready.