DeKalb County Police Department
Law EnforcementGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
The DeKalb County Police Department is the law enforcement agency serving DeKalb County, Georgia, with jurisdiction across a 271-square-mile area. It operates as a mid-sized department based in Tucker, Georgia, employing hundreds of personnel. The department's mission is to enforce laws, preserve the peace, reduce fear, and provide for a safe environment, conducted in cooperation with the public and within the framework of the U.S. Constitution. It holds CALEA accreditation as an indication of professional standards. The department serves the residents of DeKalb County through constitutionally grounded policing and community cooperation to address public safety needs. In May 2026, DeKalb County launched DeKalbAlert, an emergency notification system delivering real-time alerts to enrolled residents' mobile devices, reflecting ongoing safety and communication improvements in the region.