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Chatham County Police report year-to-date declines in Part I crime; department highlights outreach and recruitment progress

5429458 · July 18, 2025
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Chief Headley reported declines in several Part I crime categories year-to-date, emphasized neighborhood outreach and announced 12 recruits in the current police academy; the department also noted an award for a K-9 handler.

Chatham County Police Chief reported to the board on July 18 that year-to-date Part I crimes are down compared with the same timeframe last year, including decreases in robberies, non-domestic gun assaults, auto thefts and total property crimes.

Chief Headley said total violent crime is down roughly 28% year-to-date and total Part I crime is down about 20% relative to the same period last year. He…

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