Safety Briefing at the Polk County School District

Board of Education, Community, Education, Police & Government
Yesterday, our Chief Randy Turner and Chief Todd Queen from Rockmart Fire were invited to a Safety Briefing at the Polk School District. Most of the key stakeholders were in attendance to make sure that our First Responders are prepared to work together for the safety of our students and staff in all schools throughout the county.
Thanks to Polk School District Police Chief Michael McGee and School Superintendent Dr. Katie Thomas for hosting this event.
It’s nice to have a passionate Superintendent and School Police Chief who truly care about preventing and deterring anything that could harm our children and school staff. If prevention and deterrence are not possible, the next best thing is a highly trained and highly equipped force ready and willing to respond. These meetings and training sessions together ensure that we’re all on the same page and that we are aware of the available resources that we all bring to the table.

Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received donation of body armor

Community, Police & Government
Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received donation of body armor.
Rockmart City Police Department’s K9 Gena has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Gena’s vest was embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Scooter- Born to Love-Trained to Serve”.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and NIJ certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,714 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $960 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

Rockmart Police Department is Investigating a Residential Fire

Community, Police & Government
We are currently investigating a residential fire that occurred at 808 Jones Avenue at/around 4:30 A.M. on July 12, 2022.
We are asking for the help from anyone in the vicinity of north Jones Avenue or Hunter Street that may have video surveillance at/about 4:20 – 4:35 A.M. to contact our office.
Thankfully the residence was an unoccupied building, and no one was injured; however, this does not lessen the danger it offered to our law enforcement and firefighters that responded to the fire.
Due to the efforts of your Rockmart Fire Department, the fire was contained to solely the unoccupied residence and the fire department was able to prevent any damage to the surrounding homes.
If you have any information regarding this fire, please contact Detective/Fire Investigator Amos at the Rockmart Police Department either by phone (770-684-2703) or e-mail ([email protected]).
The attached photo was submitted to our department and shows a person in the area just prior to the fire being reported.

Rockmart Police Arrest Suspect With Help From the Community

Announcements, Community, Police & Government, Press Release
Rockmart Police arrest suspect
Earlier this week, the city of Rockmart was terrorized by someone breaking into numerous vehicles and businesses. We’re thankful that we had so many amazing citizens who shared their surveillance camera footage with us. Our officers and detectives sorted through the footage and evidence to identify the perpetrator. They were able to identify our suspect as Tajai Quevonte Neal from a 612 Golden Street address.
Earlier today, several officers from RPD surrounded that residence and took Tajai Neal into custody. He attempted to flee through a window, but that effort was unsuccessful. Several items from the thefts were located inside the apartment as well. We will soon be in contact with the victims to return the stolen property that we recovered. He was arrested and charged with several felony charges that will all be listed on the jail site once he is booked in. Thanks again for your cooperation, assistance and patience.

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