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Small businesses not immune from crime

By Officer Larry Jacobs Small businesses are no more immune to scams than you or I. Most of these are small businesses that don’t have the resources to protect themselves.…

Brookhaven Police Blotter – From police reports dated through Jan. 5.

The following information was pulled from DeKalb County Police Department’s Crimetrac system (www.crimemapping.com/map/ga/dekalbcounty) for the zip code 30319 and the lower Buford Highway corridor.  The information on the website is…

Check charities before giving

Every charity has different overhead costs. Before donating to charities, ensure that the lion’s share of the money will go where it’s needed. You can research your favorite charities —…

Be aware of scams during the holidays and beyond

By Police Officer Larry Jacobs Here are some things to watch out for during the holidays and throughout the year. This information was provided by McAfee, a security and risk-management…

Enjoy the holiday bustle, but be aware of ‘shoppers’

Enjoy the holiday bustle, but be aware of ‘shoppers’

By Officer Larry Jacobs The end-of-year holiday season, with all its hustle and bustle, is fast approaching. With all the distractions and activity, we sometimes forget the basics of safety…

Brookhaven police reports through Dec. 9.

The following information was pulled from DeKalb County Police Department’s Crimetrac system (www.crimemapping.com/map/ga/dekalbcounty) for the zip code 30319 and the lower Buford Highway corridor.  The information on the website is…

To protect yourself, use your smartphone in a smart way

By Officer Larry Jacobs The increasing use of smartphones for daily activities is a growing concern when it comes to personal information that is stored on your device. This information…

Police Blotter – From police reports dated through Nov. 26.

The following information was pulled from DeKalb County Police Department’s Crimetrac system (www.crimemapping.com/map/ga/dekalbcounty) for the zip code 30319 and the lower Buford Highway corridor.  The information on the website is…

Firefighter feast

Firefighter feast

Brookhaven residents treated DeKalb County Fire Station No. 2, and others, to a Thanksgiving spread on Nov. 24.  …

Police boost patrols for the holidays

Police boost patrols for the holidays

Though December brings lots of holiday cheer, it can also create opportunities for crime. To combat crimes such as shoplifting and car break-ins that sometimes increase around the holiday season,…