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Criminal Investigation Unit
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When a case is assigned from the Uniform Division to the Detective Unit, the detective will contact the victim to acquire additional information. Many times a case has no witness or other evidence giving it any solvability. Those cases where there are no leads will go to an inactive status. Normally the victim or complainant will receive a letter notifying them of the inactive status. Inactive cases can be re-activated at any time if leads develop in the case. |
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First file a police report in the jurisdiction where you live. The case will be assigned to a detective who will contact you. Make several copies of your police report and notify the three credit reporting agencies which are Experian, Trans Union, and Equifax. Go to their websites and put a “fraud alert” under your name and personal information. If you are contacted by a collection agency, notify them you are a victim of identity theft and provide them with a copy of the report. Notify any credit card companies with which your account has been compromised and provide them with a copy of the report. Any questions concerning your case will be answered by the detective assigned to your case. |
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Here are some important numbers: Victim Assistance Program (404) 730-6883. Partnership Against Domestic Violence: (404) 873-1766. Fulton County Superior Court: (404) 730-4986. Please Note: If the person you want a restraining order against is a present or past spouse, person with whom you had children, parent or child, stepparent or stepchild, foster parent or foster child, person who use to live with you, person living with you, or person stalking you, and that person has committed a felony, battery, assault, or criminal trespass against you, you should first contact Victim Assistance on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center Building at 185 Central Avenue, Atlanta in order to receive a Temporary Protection Order. (TPO) If you have any questions about whether you fall into one of these catagories, please contact Victim Assistance (404) 730-6883, or a private attorney. |
How do I obtain my vehicle from impound?
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Go to the "Downloadable Forms" section on the menu bar and go to "Police Impound Policy." |
Office of the Chief
Patrol Division
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Sandy Springs Police contracts with Doraville, Georgia Police for jail services for misdemeanor cases. Doraville Police Department is located at 3750 Park Avenue which is located just off of Buford Highway and I-285. Phone: (770) 455-1000. Website: www.doravillega.us. If the person was arrested for other than a misdemeanor case, they will be transported to the Fulton County Jail at 901 Rice Street N.W. Atlanta, GA. Phone: (404)613-2000. Website www.fultonsheriff.org. |
Safety Tips
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Almost all thieves will pass on a car where they don't see anything to steal, so hiding your possessions or removing an item such as GPS or laptop will greatly reduce your chance of being selected as a victim. |
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There are several options available to you. First, have a neighbor pick up your mail and paper. Timers on interior lights and motion detection exterior lights are a good idea. Have the neighbors check your home periodically and if you're involved in Neighborhood Watch, make sure the block captain is aware that you are leaving. Sandy Springs Police offer a house-check form in the "Downloadable Forms" section |
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Contact the Sandy Springs Police Community Affairs Unit, Officer Larry Jacobs at 770-551-3328 or e-mail laurence.jacobs@sandyspringsga.org. |
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Go to http://ga.towedcar.com and follow the directions. |
Support Services
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Reports can be picked up at police headquarters located at the intersection of Barfield Road and Hammond Drive or by mail at: 5995 Barfield Road Sandy Springs GA 30328Reports are $5 each. You may pay with cash, check, or money order. |
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You can contact Chief Terry Sult's Executive Assistant Rossana Morales at (770) 551-6910 or Email the Chief |
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Sandy Springs Police activity reports are published by email each week from the Community Affairs Unit. To be placed on the mailing list, contact Lt. Steve Rose |
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You need to show a valid driver's license, valid registration or title or bill of sale and a valid proof of insurance. The car can only be released to the registered owner unless that owner has Power of Attorney (notorized) allowing another to represent him or her. If the owner of the car is out of state, copies of the owner's driver's license, registration, bill of sale and notorized Power of Attorney will need to be faxed to 770-551-6906. |
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