Crime & Safety
Neighboring Chamblee Police To Cruise With Blue Lights On
Police say the lights deter crime, assist residents and help people locate officers when help is needed.
CHAMBLEE, GA -- Police in Dunwoody's neighboring Chamblee community are now patrolling the city's streets with their units' "cruise" lights on. Cruise lights are the static blue lights on top of the vehicles.
Chamblee police said studies have shown these lights deter crime, assist residents and others to locate officers in times of need and to help ID vehicles easily.
"The impetus behind this is the Chamblee Police Department continues to strategically plan ways of providing innovative ways to increase our quality of service in conjunction with our city's priorities of quality government service and a safe living environment," the department said in a statement.
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