Milledgeville Police Department

Milledgeville Police Department Public Safety

A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIPAfter more than 40 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant Willie Goddard is retiring f...
05/29/2026

A LEGACY OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

After more than 40 years of dedicated service, Lieutenant Willie Goddard is retiring from the Milledgeville Police Department.

Lt. Goddard began his career with MPD on November 25, 1985, and will officially retire on June 1, 2026. Throughout his career, he has served our community with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to helping others.

His experience, leadership, and dedication will be greatly missed by both the department and the citizens of Milledgeville.

Please join us in thanking Lt. Goddard for his service and wishing him a happy and well-deserved retirement.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Goddard, and thank you for over 40 years of service! 🚔

Today, the Milledgeville Police Department was honored to welcome the Order of the Golden Circle – Arlene R. Thomas Chap...
05/16/2026

Today, the Milledgeville Police Department was honored to welcome the Order of the Golden Circle – Arlene R. Thomas Chapter 376A and Ms. Schlonda Syikes, who stopped by to show their support during National Police Week and brought snacks and gifts for our officers and staff.

Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated and serve as a reminder of the strong partnership we share with our community!

TOP GUN AWARD ✅🔥SRT - BASIC SWAT CERTIFIED ✅🛡️SWAT LEVEL 2 - 🏃🚔The Milledgeville Police Department proudly congratulates...
05/15/2026

TOP GUN AWARD ✅🔥
SRT - BASIC SWAT CERTIFIED ✅🛡️
SWAT LEVEL 2 - 🏃🚔

The Milledgeville Police Department proudly congratulates Sergeant Tommy Puerto 👏 and Officer Eldin Elansary 👏 for successfully completing the Newton County Sheriff’s Office 50-hour Basic SWAT Training Course this week. 💪

With their completion of the course, we are proud to announce that all current operators assigned to our SRT Team 🚔 have now completed Basic SWAT Training — a significant milestone for our team and our department. ✅

Officer Elansary was also recognized with the Top Gun Award 🎯🏆 for the class, honoring his outstanding fi****ms performance throughout the course.

Under the direction and leadership of Chief Dray Swicord 👮‍♂️, the department has made significant strides in investing in the SRT Team through upgraded training and equipment. This includes adding less-lethal munitions, expanding drone capabilities, ensuring the entire team becomes Basic SWAT Certified ✅, and continuing forward toward SWAT Level 2 Certification 🛡️.

These advancements help ensure our community has a fully functional, fully trained, and fully equipped tactical team right here in Milledgeville. We are extremely grateful for the work our SRT operators have already done and are excited about the future of the team and the continued growth of the department. 📈

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Sheriff Ezell Brown, Lt. Tony Howard, and the Newton County, GA Sheriff’s Office 🤝 for providing this outstanding training opportunity to our operators.

We also thank the Friends of Milledgeville Police Foundation, Inc. for their support and assistance in helping ensure all of our operators were able to attend this important training.

Congratulations to Sgt. Puerto and Officer Elansary on this accomplishment and continued dedication to serving our community. 🇺🇸🚔

Chief Dray Swicord

The Milledgeville Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Kappa Alpha Order - Epsilon Nu ...
05/15/2026

The Milledgeville Police Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Kappa Alpha Order - Epsilon Nu Chapter for hosting a flagpole dedication and monument ceremony honoring members who have served in the military and law enforcement.

Officers, detectives, and command staff from our department were honored to attend the event in support of this special dedication and to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day alongside members of the community.

We are grateful for organizations like Kappa Alpha that continue to recognize the sacrifices made by those who serve our country and communities. Thank you for your support of law enforcement and for taking the time to honor those who have dedicated their lives to public service.

📸: The Union-Recorder

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - Peace Officers Memorial Day This week, we honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who se...
05/15/2026

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK - Peace Officers Memorial Day

This week, we honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who serve their communities with courage, integrity, and dedication.

I want to personally thank every officer, dispatcher, and employee of the Milledgeville Police Department for the sacrifices you make each day to protect and serve our city. Your hard work, professionalism, and commitment to this community do not go unnoticed.

During National Police Week, we also pause to remember and honor the officers across this nation who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their service and legacy will never be forgotten.

I am proud to serve alongside the dedicated men and women of the Milledgeville Police Department. Thank you for all you do for our community!!

Chief Dray Swicord

🚨 CINCO DE MAYO SAFETY MESSAGE 🚨Tonight is a time to celebrate, enjoy good food, and spend time with friends and family—...
05/05/2026

🚨 CINCO DE MAYO SAFETY MESSAGE 🚨

Tonight is a time to celebrate, enjoy good food, and spend time with friends and family—and we want everyone to have a great time. 🇲🇽🎉

But most importantly, we want everyone to make it home SAFE.

If you choose to drink, please plan ahead:
➡️ Have a designated driver
➡️ Call a cab
➡️ Stay where you are
➡️ Call someone you trust

Because if you decide to drive impaired, there’s a good chance you may see blue lights in your rearview mirror 🚔…
or worse, you may find yourself needing the help of our friends at Air Evac Lifeteam 140 - Milledgeville, GA 🚁and that’s a situation no one wants to be in.

Milledgeville Police Department officers will be out throughout the night actively patrolling to ensure our roads are safe for everyone. Our goal is simple: zero accidents and everyone gets home safely.

Enjoy your Cinco de Mayo but make smart decisions‼️

🍻 Celebrate responsibly.
🚫 Don’t drink and drive.
✅ Make it home safe.

🚓The Milledgeville Police Department will be out at the Autism Awareness Fun Day today until 5:30 PM!📍Word of Life Churc...
04/25/2026

🚓The Milledgeville Police Department will be out at the Autism Awareness Fun Day today until 5:30 PM!

📍Word of Life Church
430 N. Jefferson St
Milledgeville, GA

Stop by, meet your police officers, and enjoy all the great activities planned for the kids. We look forward to seeing everyone out there supporting such a great event! 💙🧩

The Milledgeville Police Department is proud to have partnered with the Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets during ...
04/25/2026

The Milledgeville Police Department is proud to have partnered with the Georgia Military College Corps of Cadets during today’s community cleanup effort. 🌎🧹

Our officers assisted by providing traffic control 🚓 and slowing traffic down in the areas where cadets were actively working, helping ensure a safe environment for everyone involved. 🚧 Cadets focused their efforts along Dunlap Road, North Jefferson Street, and the downtown district, showing a strong commitment to service.

We sincerely appreciate their dedication and are grateful for this continued partnership as we work together to keep Milledgeville clean, safe, and beautiful. 🤝

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our newest officers to the Milledgeville Police Department, Officer Gage ...
04/24/2026

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our newest officers to the Milledgeville Police Department, Officer Gage Roberts, Officer Andrew Yawn, and Officer Jonathon Screws.

All three officers graduated this morning from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and will begin their field training next week as they start their careers serving our community.

We would also like to recognize Officer Andrew Yawn for earning the Top Gun Award for his class!!

Welcome to the team, and congratulations to each of you on this achievement!!

04/18/2026

The Milledgeville Police Department stands with the Baldwin Sheriff Georgia during this difficult time.

Incidents like this are a reminder that we work side by side every day with one shared mission to protect our community and ensure that every officer goes home safe at the end of their shift. We are extremely proud of the teamwork, coordination, and professionalism displayed by all responding agencies.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Deputy, their family, and everyone affected by this incident.

Chief Dray Swicord

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