Our phone number is 912-966-7770.
You may call us directly at 912-963-2708 or 912-963-2707
for any questions you may have that are not listed below.
If your call is in regards to a citation, please allow
three business days before placing your call.
Our
hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.
We are located at 100 Main Street, Garden City, Georgia
31408 (between the two port gates).
The Crime Prevention Officer is available on an appointment basis to
come to your home or business, inspect it for security,
and give you advice on how to better protect you, your
family, and your belongings. The officer will show you
how to properly mark your larger valuables for identification
and how to make an inventory list. The service is free
of charge! If you are interested in having this free
service performed simply contact the department to arrange
for an appointment.
When you dial 911 from any house, business, or payphone
anywhere in Garden City, you will be directly connected
with the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department
(cellular phones will connect you with the Savannah-Chatham
Metropolitan Police Department).
The Communications Operator will ask you a series of
questions:
- Is this an emergency?
- What is the nature of the emergency?
- The operator will always ask for your location.
- Depending on the emergency, the operator may keep
you on the line while at the same time sending out
a police car.
- Description of Suspect, Victim, Vehicle & Direction
of travel
Describing People:
Race |
Hair (color, cut) |
Sex |
Build |
Age |
Eye Color |
Height |
Speech |
Weight |
Complexion |
Clothing |
Glasses |
Visible Marks/Scars |
Direction of Travel |
EXAMPLE: Male, white,
approximately 45 years old, between 5'6" and 5'8",
150 pounds, medium build, gray hair, long sideburns,
wearing a blue baseball cap, no coat, white shirt,
dark pants, and sneakers. He was last seen east bound
on Washtenaw from Stadium on foot.
Describing Vehicles:
What Year |
What Make |
What Color |
What Model |
License Number |
Body Style (2 dr., 4 dr.) |
Identifying Marks
(body damage, bumper stickers, etc.) |
|
EXAMPLE: 2000 Chevy Tahoe, gold, GA tag ABC 123, with
damage to the driver’s-side door, last seen heading
towards Savannah on Interstate 16 eastbound.
The Police Department encourages citizens to report
any suspicious activity or person immediately.
Anyone can receive a police report by simply coming into
police headquarters (100 Main Street) and requesting it.
Reports are normally available three business days after
an incident occurs.
Some tips to help you in receiving a report:
- If possible
please keep a copy of the report number that will be given to you by
the police officer.
- If not you must know the date and
exact location where it occurred.
- Police reports are
25 cents per page for requested reports. (Please
bring adequate change!)
All
vehicles illegally parked and towed by officers in the
City of Garden City are towed at the owner’s expense.
Affected motorists must obtain a vehicle release form from
police headquarters (at 100 Main Street) in order to claim
any towed vehicle. You must come to police headquarters
in person, and have with you proof of ownership (proof
of insurance) and a picture ID, to obtain a vehicle release
form from Garden City Police Department. You must then
contact the individual towing company to arrange to have
your vehicle released.
- Be polite and respectful. Never bad-mouth
a police officer.
- Stay calm and in control of your
words, body language, and emotions.
- Don't get into
an argument with the police officer(s).
- Show your Driver’s
License and Insurance.
- Keep your hands where the police
officer(s) can see them.
- Don’t run.
- Don’t touch
or harm any police officer.
- Don’t resist even if you
believe you are innocent.
- Don’t complain on
the scene or tell the police they’re wrong
or that you’re going to file a complaint.
- If
you are injured, take photographs of the injuries
as soon as possible, but make sure you seek medical
attention first.
- If you feel your rights have been
violated, file a written complaint with Police Department.
City Court is held every Wednesday at City Hall.
The first two Wednesdays of each month are plea
days, with criminal cases at 1:00pm and traffic cases
at 3:00pm.
-
The last two
Wednesdays of each month are trial days, with
criminal cases at 1:00pm and traffic cases at 2:00pm.
Plea day is a day for you to speak with the judge
about any questions and concerns, or to plea guilty
with an explanation. Officers and witnesses are not required
to appear on plea day.
On trial day the officer will be required to attend so
that he may answer questions relating to your particular
incident. Most attorney handled cases are heard this day
and if you are pleading not guilty, this is the day
you are required to attend.
To reschedule your case, you must come into the office
and request another court date in person. Telephone requests
will not be accepted.
If you do not want to attend court you may pay your fine
either by mail or by stopping by our office. Payments made
in person can be made at any time during office hours (we
do not have a drop box). If you wish to pay your ticket
and not come to court, it must be paid by the Tuesday before
your scheduled court date.
We accept cash (if paid in person), money order, and cashier’s
check.
Yes. We accept both cashier’s check and money orders
thru the mail. Please send payments to the Garden City
Police Department, 100 Main Street, Garden City , GA 31408.
Please do not send cash in the mail.
