Georgetown Police Department

Georgetown Police Department K9 Sergeant Matt Turowski stands with his police dog Raido, who he has had for four years. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Department K9 Sergeant Matt Turowski stands with his police dog Raido, who he has had for four years. (Photos by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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GPD brings furry new youngster to the K9 team

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, October 2, 2026
After a long journey of being selected from a batch of dogs from Poland and multiple weeks of training, a new police dog will join the Georgetown Police Department’s K9 unit to help apprehend drugs, suspects and track down missing persons or those on the run.The dog, whose name will be selected by...
Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown Fire Department Chief John Sullivan, front, and Georgetown Police Department Chief Cory Tchida participate in the 2025 stair climb at the Georgetown High School football field. (Georgetown Fire Department)

Georgetown chiefs honor 9/11 first responders, victims with stair climb

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, September 10, 2026
This Friday, September 11, people across the U.S. will remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks that occurred in New York City, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania 25 years ago.
A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

A Flock camera sits on a pole under a solar panel. The company Flock Safety sells and operates License Plate Readers, video cameras, audio detector, first responder and security drones, and multiple software programs, and contracts with police departments and other organizations to help with investigations. Georgetown Police Department will use Flock cameras to capture images of a vehicle’s license plate, color, make and type.

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Georgetown PD to use Flock cameras for license plate readers

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 12, 2026
During the March 11 city council meeting, Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a four year contract with Flock Safety to install and maintain 10 license plate readers in high traffic areas in an amount not to exceed $29,954.10 for the first year and $28,710 in subsequent years.
Runners are off for the 5K Run during the annual Chase The Chief races held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District. 1994 entrants participated in the day’s events. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Runners are off for the 5K Run during the annual Chase The Chief races held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District. 1994 entrants participated in the day’s events. Photo by Andy Sharp.

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Chase The Chief!

Andy Sharp
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The annual Chase The Chief races were held at East View High School on Sunday, March 8, 2026. A Fun Run, followed by a 5K Run were held Sunday afternoon, with proceeds benefitting physical education programs in the Georgetown Independent School District.
Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida presented an annual report on the department to Georgetown City Council during the February 10 City Council workshop. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown Police Department sees more calls for service

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Despite the total calls for service from the Georgetown Police Department going up 4.25 percent in 2025, the total number of Group A offenses — which include murder, rape, assault, robbery, theft, fraud and drug charges – were down 7.38 percent from last year, according to an annual report...
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