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Classic City Blue

Classic City Blue

Written by: Athens-Clarke County Police Department
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Policing in the Classic City is dynamic, challenging, and rewarding. Using our Real Time Crime Center, we located a sleepwalking student roaming the streets in the early morning hours. Our chief works hand in hand with the director of a local outreach service, but once went hand to hand with him in the streets of Athens, Georgia. As one of the first agencies to establish a Behavioral Health Unit, our officers discuss the challenges and rewards of working with individuals facing mental health challenges. Learn more about our department, our employees, and their role in making Athens, Georgia, a safe place to work, live, and play.Copyright 2026 Athens-Clarke County Police Department Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Classic City Blue-An Emergency Call to 911 Communications

    Classic City Blue-An Emergency Call to 911 Communications
    May 28 2026

    In this episode of Classic City Blue, we take a closer look at our 911 Communications Division. Using an emergency call involving a suspect with a gun, this call provides insight into how dispatchers are trained, how they maintain composure during difficult calls, and how they cope afterward. Join Classic City Blue host Lt. Enrique Rivera, 911 Administrator Kevin Zapata, and Athena Gray, Communications Supervisor, to learn more about our 911 Communications Division.
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    29 mins
  • Classic City Blue - Don't Fall for the Scams: Property Crimes

    Classic City Blue - Don't Fall for the Scams: Property Crimes
    Apr 15 2026

    The ACCPD receives a number of fraud and scam reports, and in this episode of Classic City Blue, Sgt. Brian O'Neill from our Property Crimes Unit outlines how to avoid becoming a victim. Along with your host, Lt. Enrique Rivera, O'Neill also describes other crimes that the unit investigates, including burglaries, thefts, and Entering Autos.

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    18 mins
  • Classic City Blue - Chaplains and Peer Support

    Classic City Blue - Chaplains and Peer Support
    Feb 27 2026

    Our officers are there for you in your time of need, but who can our officers turn to when they need help? After a fatality accident or the death of a child, our officers can ask for help from Chaplains, as well as Peer Support Counselors. Jay Ragsdale retired as a Lieutenant from the ACCPD and now leads these programs.

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    31 mins
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