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Police chief: school‑zone cameras going live after 30‑day warning; residents urged to watch for scams
Summary
Police Chief Kevin Degoo told council the new school‑zone cameras will be active after construction, with a mandatory 30‑day grace period before citations, and warned residents about ongoing fraud scams including fake Peach Pass messages.
Police Chief Kevin Degoo (speaker 9) briefed the council on several public‑safety items in the monthly police report. He warned residents repeatedly about scams — including fraudulent Peach Pass texts and contractors demanding upfront payment — and encouraged people to call police if suspicious.
Chief Degoo explained that a vendor has installed school‑zone cameras and that Georgia law requires a 30‑day grace period after a new technology or speed‑limit change before issuing citations: "for the 1st 30 days, no 1 will receive a citation." After that period the cameras will operate 24 hours a day and issue administrative citations to vehicle owners (no points, no insurance reporting), and residents have the right to contest citations in court.
The chief also announced recent hires for the police department and that new patrol vehicles have been delivered. He urged residents to be cautious about scams and to report suspicious callers or doorstep contractors to police.
