Chief's Message

As the changes of seasons and holidays come and go our enduring value statement and mission focus stands. A new year brings the opportunity to look where we have been and where we are going as a hometown police force. Our thanks to those in the community who continue to provide us support and healthy and constructive recommendations to improve service but never compromising the safety of our community.

“The Mission of the Doraville Police Department is to provide quality service to our community and establish a safe and secure environment for those who live, work and visit. We will work in partnership with the community by promoting diversity, building trust and committing ourselves to the uncompromising pursuit of excellence.”
Suicide call leads to pot bust in Doraville

Suicide call leads to pot bust in Doraville

A call about a possible suicide attempt Sunday lead Doraville Police to a marijuana grow house that contained more than 400 plants worth about $2.5 million.

2 men charged in deadly Doraville home invasion

2 men charged in deadly Doraville home invasion

Two suspects have been charged after the third was fatally shot by a resident during a home invasion early Tuesday in Doraville, police said.

News releases

Doraville Police Department is pleased to announce the dates for the 2013 Citizen’s Police Academy

Doraville Police Department is pleased to announce the dates for the 2013 Citizen’s Police Academy

The 2013 Citizen’s Police Academy will be Starting Tuesday August 20.  The sessions are every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Classes are held at the Doraville Police Department Training Center.

DHS-funded video gives tips to survive a shooter

DHS-funded video gives tips to survive a shooter

After last week's shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., the city of Houston has released a how-to video on surviving a shooter event.

Doraville police conducted a prostitution bust at a spa

Doraville police conducted a prostitution bust at a spa

After extensive surveillance, police believed that the Golden Touch Spa on the 6800 block of Peachtree Industrial Boulevard was providing more than just massages.

Celebratory gunshots can bring arrest

Police departments in Atlanta and elsewhere are reminding New Year’s revelers that celebratory gunfire is illegal and could result in jail time or a fine. Police departments in Atlanta and elsewhere are reminding New Year’s revelers that celebratory gunfire is illegal and could result in jail time or a fine.

Sewage spill prompts blanketing response from local officials

Sewage spill prompts blanketing response from local officials

DORAVILLE, Ga. – On Monday, November 19th, a sewage leak in Doraville’s industrial sector contaminated roughly 40 square yards of soil and permeated the immediate area with the smell of excrement.   Industrial Water Treatment, located at 2600ASchool Drive, has been identified by local authorities as the likely source of the spillage.