Perry Police Department

WE'RE HIRING | Police Officer

The Perry Police Department is recruiting POST-certified officers who are committed to serving and protecting our community.

The City of Perry offers competitive pay, experience-based salary credit, opportunities for career advancement, specialized training, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Learn more and apply at https://perry-ga.gov/human-resources

This Memorial Day, the Perry Police Department honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are forever grateful for their courage, dedication, and selfless commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear. May we never forget those who gave all.

In honor of Memorial Day, all non-essential City of Perry offices will be closed on May 25, 2026.

Regular operating hours will resume on May 26, 2026.

Traffic Notice | With local graduation ceremonies taking place this week, residents and visitors should expect traffic delays near General Courtney Hodges Boulevard due to active bridge construction and lane closures in the area.

As part of the construction:
• WF Ragin Drive at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed
• Main Street at General Courtney Hodges Boulevard is closed
• Traffic impacts are also affecting Martin Luther King Jr. Drive

Drivers attending graduation events are encouraged to use I-75 Exit 134 and Exit 135 when possible to help avoid congestion.

Traffic control personnel will be assisting with traffic flow at:
• General Courtney Hodges Boulevard and Larry Walker Parkway
• The I-75 Exit 135 off-ramp

Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, follow posted signage, and use caution while traveling through the area.

Graduation Information:

Practice Times:

Perry High – Wednesday, May 20 – 1:00 p.m.
Houston County High – Wednesday, May 20 – 2:30 p.m.
Northside High – Wednesday, May 20 – 4:00 p.m.
Warner Robins High – Wednesday, May 20 – 5:30 p.m.
Veterans High – Wednesday, May 20 – 7:00 p.m.

Ceremony Dates & Times:

Veterans High School – Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 4:00 p.m.
Perry High School – Thursday, May 21, 2026 – 7:30 p.m.
Houston County High School – Friday, May 22, 2026 – 8:30 a.m.
Northside High School – Friday, May 22, 2026 – 12:00 p.m.
Warner Robins High School – Friday, May 22, 2026 – 3:30 p.m.

More Information: https://www.hcbe.net/graduation

The Perry Police Department would like thank the McCullough Funeral Home and The Butcher Shop for their support of Law Enforcement with their Back the Blue Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon!

This week, we recognize National Police Week and honor the men and women who serve and protect communities across the country.

National Police Week pays tribute to law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, while also recognizing those who continue to serve each day.

Please join us in thanking the members of the Perry Police Department for their service and dedication to keeping our community safe.

As Police Week 2026 approaches, Perry City Council recognized a few of our outstanding police employees:

Civilian of the Year: Devin McCracken
Recruit Officer of the Year: Officer Corbin Hedden
Investigator of the Year: Sergeant Collin Howard
Supervisor of the Year: Sergeant Daniel Layson
Officer of the Year: Corporal Maxwell Webster

Members of the police department select their peers for an annual recognition based on their performance and contributions to our community. Well done to all!

WE’RE HIRING | Police Captain

The Police Captain of Support Services oversees personnel, logistics, and administrative operations to support efficient public safety services. This Command Staff role advises the Chief while helping lead policy, budgeting, and department initiatives.

This position plays a key role in managing programs, maintaining operational readiness, and assuming command when needed. Strong leadership, communication, and law enforcement experience are essential.

Learn more and apply at https://perry-ga.gov/human-resources

Public Notice on behalf of the Houston County Sheriff's Office

The Houston County 911 Communications Division is proud to maintain national accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA®).

As part of this process, a public comment portal is open for a limited time each year. This allows community members to share feedback regarding our service, professionalism, and compliance with CALEA standards.

Please note, this portal is managed by CALEA and is not monitored by the Sheriff’s Office for immediate response. If you have any complaints you wish to be address by the 911 center, please email Captain Veronica Edens @ [email protected].

The official public notice is attached and the link is: https://cimrs2.calea.org/339

It’s Police vs. Fire! The Perry Police Department, Centerville Police Department, Warner Robins Police Department, and Houston County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to face off against the Perry Fire Department, Centerville Fire Department, Warner Robins Fire Department, and Houston County Fire Department in a fundraising tournament supporting Operation Arresting Hunger.