Decatur Police Department

Hardy’s Race for the Lake

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone attending this weekend’s Race for the Lake, the Decatur Police Department will be utilizing department drones throughout the event area.

These drones will assist officers with crowd monitoring, traffic management, and rapid response to any safety concerns. Their use helps enhance public safety while allowing officers to better support event staff, attendees, and the surrounding community.

You’ve put in the work. Earned the experience. Built the career. Now take it further.

The Decatur Police Department is hiring lateral transfer officers looking for a department where experience is valued and opportunity keeps moving forward.

Competitive pay. Strong benefits. Specialty assignments. A team that has your back.

Your next badge could be here.

Visit JoindecaturPD.com to learn more or text JoinDecaturPD to 217-387-8889 to speak with a recruiter.

A big THANK YOU to Kids N Fitness North for the sweet surprise! ❤️💙

Today, their amazing staff stopped by with a basket full of red and blue-themed treats to show their support for our officers. 🍪🧁 We are so grateful for the kindness, encouragement, and community support.

Thank you, Kids N Fitness North, for making our day a little brighter! 🚔✨

🚔🥫 Help us Pack the Cruiser and support Northeast Community Fund! 🥫🚔

Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Kroger (1818 Airport Plaza Dr.) as we collect non-perishable food items for local families in need.

Every donation makes a difference, and together we can help stock the shelves and support our community! 💙

Stop by, say hello, and help us Pack the Cruiser!

‼️We’re Hiring ‼️
Looking for a career that challenges you, supports you, and makes a real difference?

Join a team committed to professionalism, integrity, and service to the community.

If you’re ready to step up and be part of something bigger than yourself, we want to hear from you.

📣 Apply today. Serve your community. Make an impact.

Visit JoindecaturPD.com to learn more or text JoinDecaturPD to 217-387-8889 to speak with a recruiter.

🚨 WANTED WEDNESDAY 🚨
Garett F. Jones
DOB: 10/11/1988, HGT: 6'01", WGT: 210

Wanted for Aggravated Domestic Battery, Aggravated Unlawful Restraint, Interfering with the Reporting of Domestic Violence, Theft over $500 & Felon in Possession of a Firearm

If you have any information about this subject's whereabouts, please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can remain completely anonymous, and Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest in this case.

https://www.maconcountycrimestoppers.com/cat.../most-wanted/

🎓 Today, we proudly celebrate the graduation of our first D.A.R.E. class with Decatur Public Schools #61! 🎓

Over the past several weeks, students have learned valuable lessons about making safe and responsible decisions, building confidence, handling peer pressure, and choosing healthy paths for their future.

D.A.R.E. graduates were honored to have Chief of Police Brad Allen speak during the graduation ceremony, sharing words of encouragement and recognizing the hard work and dedication of each student throughout the program.

D.A.R.E. is more than a classroom program—it’s about building trust, strengthening our community, and empowering young people to make positive choices both now and in the future.

We are proud of each and every one of you and look forward to seeing all you accomplish. 👏💙