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Gastonia’s Citizens Police Academy Accepting Applications
Applications are being accepted for the spring 2019 semester of Gastonia Police Department’s Citizens Police Academy, which is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, March 12. “Law enforcement is a profession that is continually changing and […]
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Purchase an ornament & help a child ‘shop with a cop’
If you think building positive relationships between community youth and Gastonia Police Officers is important and worthwhile, your help is needed. The Gastonia Police Foundation is planning to host its Fourth Annual Shop with a […]
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Capt. Turas promoted to Assistant Chief
Capt. Edward Turas has been promoted to Assistant Chief effective upon the retirement of Assistant Chief Mike Smith on Jan. 1, Gastonia Police Chief Robert Helton has announced. “We wish him success in his new […]
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Holiday safety tips
While enjoying the holiday season, please be mindful of common sense crime prevention measures to help keep you and your home safe. Here are some tips from Gastonia Police: Cars Avoid driving alone or at […]
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Ornaments for sale & donations accepted for 2018 Shop with a Cop
If you think building positive relationships between community youth and Gastonia Police Officers is important and worthwhile, your help is needed. The Gastonia Police Foundation is planning to host its Fourth Annual Shop with a […]
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Gastonia Police participate in ‘No-Shave November’ to benefit Special Olympics NC
If you see a normally clean shaven Gastonia Police officer with a five o’clock shadow or beard in November, please feel free to ask, “Why haven’t you shaved?” The Gastonia Police Department (GPD) is partnering […]
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Halloween Safety Tips
Ghosts, ghouls and monsters aren’t the only things to be afraid of on Halloween. Accidents and mishaps increase dramatically when children trick-or-treat. To avoid the many dangers children face while trick or treating, use common […]