Powder Springs Police Department

We would like to introduce everyone to our newest furry officer!!! K9 Reno is our new K9 and his partner / handler is Officer Racine. Officer Racine and Reno just returned from weeks of rigorous training and will be patrolling the streets of Powder Springs starting this week.

Thank you to Bethel Gardens Senior Living Center for bringing the officers an awesome basket of goodies today!!!

A special thanks to Samantha Glass and the West Cobb Business Association for the goodies they brought our officers and also our furry officers... #NationalPoliceWeek2021

Do you want a fun career, drive really cool cars, all while being able to serve your community?!? Well WE ARE HIRING! Visit www.cityofpowdersprings.org or email [email protected] for details and any questions you might have.

MISSING AUTISTIC JUVENILE HAS BEEN LOCATED, THANK YOU FOR EVERYONE'S HELP Pictured is Daniel McElroy, he is missing from the area of Shipp Rd In Powder Springs. Daniel is Autistic and was last seen around 1745hrs today. Daniel may be headed to Paulding County. Daniel is 5'08"/155lbs/16 years of age. ... If your see Daniel, please call 911, so we can help Daniel get back home.

WARRANT SCAM: Don’t fall for it! The Powder Springs Police Department has received several calls from the public about a scam using the Powder Springs Police Department phone number. Citizens are getting calls stating that the police have warrants for their arrest and the subjects need to pay their fines or they will be arrested. THIS IS A SCAM. The Police Department WILL NOT contact you by phone to tell you we have a warrant for your arrest, and the Police Department WILL ...NOT take any money over the phone to clear up warrants. If you are contacted by these scammers, DO NOT provide them with any information, and DO NOT agree to make any form of payment to them. If you are not sure if the person calling is from the Powder Springs Police Department, please hang up and call 770-943-1616 and speak with the Police Department to verify who is calling you.

We would like to take this time and congratulate one of our own, Officer D. King. Officer King received the CCLEA award for Outstanding Performance during the Cobb County Law Enforcement Association luncheon. Officer King is a dedicated officer that goes above and beyond for the citizens of Powder Springs. Officer King is bilingual and is used by not only this department, but other departments when needed. Officer King is not only an outstanding officer, he is also our great social media guru. Please take time out of your day and help us Thank Officer King for being such a great Officer!!! Congratulations Officer King you deserve it!!

Real or fake snow, we may never know But what I can see, is that this picture is as festive as can be #BetterThanDrSeus #BabyItsColdOutside #PowderSpringsPolice #ItsAlmostChristmas

We are officially nearing the end of this awesome year So for that we say... Happy holiday season Powder Springs As the holidays approach us, please protect everyone around you by social distancing when possible, and remembering to #MaskUp. Also, the holidays are such a fun time for family and friends. Let’s try to keep it that way by remembering to LOCK IT, HIDE IT, or you’ll LOSE IT. You worked hard for that candy and those presents, don’t gift them to a thief. Entering Autos are a crime of opportunity and leaving your car unlocked and valuables in plain sight is the golden ticket, just not from Willy Wonka. Sooo BABY LOCK THEM DOORS, just no need to turn the lights down low, get it?!? #PowderSpringsPolice #LockItorLoseIt #BabyLockThemDoors

Well the votes are in...... and without further ado.... your Georgia Police K9 Foundation Social Media K9 of 2020 is....... (cue dramatic music) Powder Springs K9 Kash With over 6.8 THOUSAND likes we came and conquered and the goodest of good boys is truly thankful for all of your Likes and Shares and he couldn’t have done it without you... #GAK9oftheYear #PSPDK9Kash #PowderSpringsPolice

UPDATE : We are in the lead!! But, voting ends at midnight!! If you haven't voted, please click the pic and hit that line button. Soooo this goodest of good boys needs your help. Our very furry (ask his handler about his shedding) K9 Officer Kash needs your help. He is currently participating in the Georgia Police K9 Foundation’s competition in which the winner will get $1000 dollars donated to their unit along with some goodies from Fox & Hound. How can I help? Fantast...ic question... it’s SIMPLE. Just click on the photo of K9 Kash and his Handler and like it and then share it so that others can like it. The pooch with the most likes wins. I’m pretty sure the City of Powder Springs can show their love for this brave, quirky, and cute fluffy puppy So that said... LETS LIKE EM UP Good luck PSPD K9 Kash #PowderSpringsPolice #PSPDK9 #K9KASH

ATTENTION POWDER SPRINGS ** UPDATE: Roadway is back open. Traffic signals are still out in the area, so please treat these intersections as a 4-Way STOP Original Post ... Powder Springs Road from Forrest Hill Road to Hopkins Road is shutdown due to downed trees and power lines. Please use alternate routes! Annnddd we will go ahead and answer.... YES! The roadway is closed Just in case someone was tempted to ask #PowderSpringsPolice #PowderSprings #RoadClosed

Happy First Responders Day to ALL of our public safety partners. Each play a very vital role in delivering the highest quality service to OUR citizens!

Time to clean out all those old papers clogging up your home office! Bring them by the PS Police Department Nov. 7! We'll be shredding with Keep Powder Springs Beautiful from 10am-2pm. cityofpowdersprings.org

We went out for the Trunk-or-Treat this morning and brought special guest, Ofc. Judy Hops with us!#ThisIsPowderSprings

Getting set up for the Trunk or Treat! Come join us for some spooky spectacular fun at 10 am at downtown Thurman Springs Park!

PROUD MOMENT ALERT Help us with congratulating some of our awesome officer who received an award for Meritorious Service from the West Cobb Business Association yesterday Here’s a quick run down of why they are so great!... On December 1, 2019 Powder Springs Police responded to a subject armed with a knife call. Officer Davis was one of the first officers to arrive on the scene. Officers were met by a male subject outside the residence in the cold holding an infant child and armed with a knife. The subject was making comments that he wanted to die. The subject had a history of suicidal threats. As Officers began trying to communicate with the male Officer Rook along with K9 Kash began to position officers around the house while Officers Davis and now Sergeant Cheatham continued trying to get the male to release the infant. The male soon released the infant to family members and then held his knife to his throat while saying he was ready to die. As Officer Davis continued speaking with the male Officer Philpot, Sgt. Wright, and Officer Rook took the opportunity to get family to exit the residence through a side door. All occupants of the residence were moved to safety. Officer Davis was able to establish a rapport with the male. Officer Davis was able to engage the male in conversation and keep the male talking while officers were able to get in place so that the male had no escape route. Officer Davis talked with the male subject for over thirty minutes and was finally able to get the male to put the knife down, but the male was still refusing to come off the front porch of the house. Officer Davis continued to talk with the male and was finally able to convince the male to come to the end of the porch where the male subject was taken into custody and transported for a mental health evaluation. Officer Davis showed extreme patience and the utmost professionalism during the interaction. Officer Rook, Officer Davis, Officer Philpot, Sgt Cheatham, and Sgt. Wright worked as a team and were able to bring a volatile situation under control. The male subject was cussing and making threats during the entire altercation. All officers kept their poise and acted professionally through the entire incident. These Officers exhibited maturity and compassion during this stressful interaction and undoubtedly saved the lives of all involved. #PowderSpringsPolice #ProudMoments #MoreThanAJob

Double, double, toil and trouble...creep out to downtown Thurman Springs Park and crawl through the Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat Sat. Oct. 24. No need to leave your car, we'll bring the treats to YOU! 10am-12pm cityofpowdersprings.org

It’s shredding time! Collect all your old papers, bills, etc and bring them by PSPD Nov. 7, 10am-2pm. Learn more at cityofpowdersprings.org

Did you know that we are hiring?!? Come visit us at the Georgia Police Jobs recruiting event on Friday, October 23rd, starting at 11:30am. We will be located at the Governors Gun Club Kennesaw (1005 Cobb Place Blvd NW, Kennesaw GA 30144) This will be a great event to see many other agencies and talk to our recruitment team. We are pretty confident that after talking to our awesome officers you won’t need to look any further. ... We hope to see you there #PowderSpringsPolice #NotAJobItsACalling #SickRide

TRAFFIC ALERT Please AVOID the area of Powder Springs Rd at Forest Hill Rd. Our officers are out with a serious accident. We expect traffic to be delayed in the area for the next few hours. Please find an ALTERNATE ROUTE.

Six hours to go until our VIRTUAL National Night Out livestream! But how do you tune in? Our friends at the AJC were kind enough to share the link to and details of the event: https://www.ajc.com//powder-sp/K35XFTL3BRDRPBQE5XWZKSSN4M/

Tattoos? We have them Beards? We can grow them Females? We support them We have a lot of new things coming our way in the near future. We also are transitioning to Load-bearing vests which greatly reduce the possibility of back injury due to removing weight from the officer’s waist. If you want an exciting career in Law Enforcement , come apply and see what the hype is all about in Powder Springs! This isn’t only a new career, this is a new family we want YOU to be... a part of. Let us know if you have any questions and we will be more than happy to get you sent in the right direction

*UPDATE: ALL LANES REOPENED TRAFFIC ALERT CH James Parkway between Florence Road and Richard D Sailors Parkway has been reduced to one lane eastbound (toward PS) and westbound (toward Hiram) as a result of a multi vehicle accident with injuries . Please expect extreme delays. USE ALTERNATE ROUTES!!

We want to send a big warm Thank You to our awesome community partners at Linked UP Church. Yesterday, 9/11, this group of pure awesomeness provided a drive thru style lunch for all of the First Responders in the area to include Police, Fire, EMS and our 911 Dispatchers. We thank them for this wonderful lunch from Jim ‘N Nick’s - Atlanta area and especially on such a somber day as 9/11, it truly warmed our hearts. #PowderSpringsPolice #OneWithOurCommunity