Services
Police officers perform a variety of services for the City of Fitzgerald from trainings to educational programs.
Hire an officer for your event
The Hire an Officer Program will allow clients to hire off-duty officers on a contract basis to provide a police presence at their events. Officers will not be assigned to any function that requires that they act outside the normal scope of police duties.
Some of the assignments for which officers are available include (but are not limited to):
If you would like to hire an officer for your event, please complete and submit the Hire an Officer Form well in advance of your event.
Some of the assignments for which officers are available include (but are not limited to):
- Community events
- Festivals and concerts
- Meetings or Hearings
- Private functions
- Road construction
- Sporting events
- Traffic control
If you would like to hire an officer for your event, please complete and submit the Hire an Officer Form well in advance of your event.
Honor guard
The Fitzgerald Police Department Honor Guard functions as ambassadors for the Fitzgerald Police Department and the City of Fitzgerald. The Honor Guard presents the nation's, state and city colors at many annual events such as the Fourth of July, Veteran's and Memorial Day services and many other local events. The Fitzgerald Police Department Honor Guard works alongside the Fitzgerald Fire Department Honor Guard for many events forming a joint Honor Guard.
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Education - Fatal vision program
Sometimes called drunk goggles, beer goggles or drunk glasses; Fatal Vision® Goggles are an internationally popular hands-on prevention tool used to educate people of all ages about the consequences alcohol misuse and abuse. Fatal Vision Goggles use a special lens technology that allows the wearer to experience a realistic simulation of impairment. Participants experience how alcohol impairs a person’s balance, vision, reaction time, and judgment. Simple activities with the Fatal Vision Goggles, such as walking a line “heel-to- toe”, standing on one leg, reaching out to grab a set of car keys, or tossing a ball, become effective teaching moments as the participant experiences how susceptible they are to potentially dangerous consequences.
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The Experience:
1. Participants will perform simple sobriety tests without the goggles to establish a sober baseline.
2. The exercise is then repeated while wearing the Fatal Vision Goggles. Participants typically struggle to maintain their balance, equilibrium, reaction time, targeting and will exhibit behaviors similar to an individual under the influence of alcohol.
3. Participants gain an understanding of the impact of alcohol on their ability to function. The experience can be used to support lessons about impaired driving, high risk or binge drinking, underage drinking or any initiative dealing with the misuse and abuse of alcohol.
We incorporate the corn-hole game, a driving course and other items to demonstrate the effects of impairment. To request a Fatal Vision program or event, make a request for a special service or call (229) 426-5000.
1. Participants will perform simple sobriety tests without the goggles to establish a sober baseline.
2. The exercise is then repeated while wearing the Fatal Vision Goggles. Participants typically struggle to maintain their balance, equilibrium, reaction time, targeting and will exhibit behaviors similar to an individual under the influence of alcohol.
3. Participants gain an understanding of the impact of alcohol on their ability to function. The experience can be used to support lessons about impaired driving, high risk or binge drinking, underage drinking or any initiative dealing with the misuse and abuse of alcohol.
We incorporate the corn-hole game, a driving course and other items to demonstrate the effects of impairment. To request a Fatal Vision program or event, make a request for a special service or call (229) 426-5000.
education - Career Day
Career Day...
Education - Mcgruff, the crime fighting dog
Back in 1980, a dog in a rumpled trench coat said, "You don't know me yet. But you will." Since then, McGruff the Crime Dog has taught millions of people that the police can't fight crime alone - crime prevention is everybody's business and everyone can help "Take A Bite Out Of Crime."
Through television commercials, comic books, live appearances, and more, McGruff has encouraged Americans to take common-sense steps to reduce crime. Some of his favorite messages are:
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In 2015 the Police Department with the support of several businesses was able to purchase a Robotronic McGruff costume. We have been in programs at our schools, festivals and other events. Anyone interested in having McGruff at an event may make a request for a special service.
Citizen's Police Academy
The Citizens Police Academy is a twelve week, 24 hour program designed to replicate in miniature the requirements for becoming a Police Officer in the State of Georgia. The Academy purpose is to allow citizens to take part in the purest aspects of the criminal justice field, to allow a better understanding of challenges faced by local law enforcement.
Candidates for the Citizens Police Academy are chosen by an application process and a criminal records background check. Applicants can also be recommended by current law-enforcement personnel, and by former Citizen Police Academy graduates.
Candidates for the Citizens Police Academy are chosen by an application process and a criminal records background check. Applicants can also be recommended by current law-enforcement personnel, and by former Citizen Police Academy graduates.
BHSO/Fitz PD Public Safety app
The Ben Hill/Fitzgerald Law Enforcement (Ga) mobile application is an interactive app developed to help improve communication with area residents. The Ben Hill/Fitzgerald Law Enforcement App allows residents to connect with the Ben Hill Sheriff's Office and Fitzgerald Police Department by receiving News & Alerts, submit tips, and other interactive features like records requests and jail inmate services.
The app is another public outreach effort developed by the Fitzgerald Police Department and Ben Hill Sheriff's Office to improve communication with city and county residents and visitors. This app is not intended to be used to report emergency situations. Please call 911 in a emergency. |
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