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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
The @POTUS made remarks today that endorsed and condoned police brutality. GPD rejects these remarks and continues to serve with respect.
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@GainesvillePD
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We've got some at 545 NW 8th Av. RT @twltterhoes : If you live anywhere near Gainesville FL and you have Mary Jane please reply to this tweet
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@GainesvillePD
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8 years
Sadly Cpl Vic Norman doesn't have any eligibility left. But he DOES have hands. #GoGators
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@GainesvillePD
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5 years
Dear Parents, if you are in the presence of a Police Officer and your child is misbehaving, please don’t tell them that we will take them to jail if they don’t behave. They may need us in the future and may run from us because they are afraid of getting in trouble.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
To the original noise complainant on the basketball noise: Hope we weren't too loud yesterday. @SHAQ has big lungs. #HoopsNotCrime
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
Can today be the day that everyone is just nice to all their fellow humans?
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
👏🏻BRAVO Gainesville! 👏🏻 GPD made 0️⃣DUI arrests last night! (But if you drove drunk and just didn't get caught...it always catches up 2 u)
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@GainesvillePD
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9 years
1,000 retweets and we will stop the Tennessee buses in traffic 😁
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
Meet the mother/daughter team that rescued a lost boy Friday morning: #MamaBears
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@GainesvillePD
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4 years
Tonight, to express our appreciation and solidarity to our health care workers, members of GPD, High Springs PD, UF PD, and FWC drove by UF Health Shands and gave a salute. We are grateful for their tireless commitment to the well being of those who are sick and injured.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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GPD officers are currently working an incident at Wal-Mart (2900 SW 42nd Street) where the suspect stole a large excavator, drove it around the southwest (taking out power poles), and then drove through the wall of the Walmart. The suspect is custody.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
PSA: If you’re looking to score drugs....please double check the number before you text. Also, drugs are bad, mmmkay? #JustSayNo
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@GainesvillePD
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6 years
We have kids in our local schools, too. We're always ready to act should evil come to our town. We've got you, Gainesville. We've got you.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
Thanks to Cristian Garcia for stepping up when a helpless victim needed his help.
@GatorsFB
Florida Gators Football
8 years
Police say Cristian Garcia helped stop a sexual assault in midtown early Thursday. STORY:
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Thank you.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
To the football fans using this tweet as a joke about the UFvsLSU game...stop it. This major storm killed hundreds on its way to our area.
@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
It's 3:15 and all is well. Emergency Ops Center shutting down at 4pm. Folks can return to normal with thanks to #MotherNature !
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
OMG thanks for the warning! We'll be sure to watch out!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
@TheEllenShow That's easy. The calendar is already in the works...with pre-orders coming soon. We want to get funds rolling to #Irma victims quickly.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Thank you, @eddypineiro1 .
@EddyPineiro
Eddy Piñeiro
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Everyone please read this! This is a perfect example of why you should never put your hands on a woman! You will go to jail for a long time! Treat women with respect!
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@GainesvillePD
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8 years
We've been behind this truck for miles hoping it will commit an infraction so we can stop and "search" it. #donuts
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@GainesvillePD
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8 years
We told y'all we were gonna bring backup. We brought the biggest we knew. #HoopsNotCrime
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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I rarely ever break the first-person wall on GPD's Twitter...but today I do it to bid you all farewell. Thanks for all the support you have shown me and my agency throughout the past six years.
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
We've always said we would never forget...and even in the wake of #Irma , we will NEVER forget. Please remember the fallen. #NeverForget
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Did you lose your potted plants near 45th Ave? We’ve got ‘em! Claim in person at GPD Headquarters.
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@GainesvillePD
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6 years
It's just after Midnight in #Gainesville ...but the flag must go to half-staff. We will NEVER forget. #9 /11
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
#Gainesville ...you did it again. Within 30 minutes of us asking,, 73 folks retweeted the photo of a found kid. He's safe now!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
As of this morning, HALF of the entire department will be working at any given time. We're all in this together, #Gainesville . #IrmaSucks
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
Missing your weed? We found it! Give us a call to identify :)
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
This. This is why we love this place. Thank you, @PresidentFuchs .
@mareevs
Megan Reeves
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Just confirmed @PresidentFuchs is picking up @UF #gators students and taking them to shelter in #Gainesville #TBTirma
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Sorry folks. You're on your own today. GPD is busy celebrating #nationaldoughnutday
@krispykreme
Krispy Kreme
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Who's excited it's #nationaldoughnutday
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Officers hearing reports of a strange orb hiding behind clouds. Some are even reporting the sky being blue. An investigation is underway.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
3 years
Thank you to Gainesville native, Anthony Richardson, for supporting our community's gun buy back on Saturday, October 30, 2021.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
WATCH: #GPD Ofc. Bobby White brought backup as promised. @Shaq believes in #HoopsNotCrime
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
Shift briefing was packed this morning. Lots of extra officers left their families and homes to serve you today! #HurricaneMatthew
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
Animal control told us they don't respond for pigs. #Triggered So we caught her ourselves. 🐷👮🏻‍♀️👮🏽
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
4 years
GPD arrested and charged William J. Connelly with 6 counts of Agg Assault. Connelly drove at protesters after refusing to alter his driving path. Connelly brandished a firearm at victims. Connelly was quickly located by officers. Thank you to everyone who assisted.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
NO WAY, JOSÉ. Don't even think about it.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Everyone please stay inside. We are receiving multiple reports of trees down on roadways.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
*adds to watchlist
@ihardlyknowem
m🌞 𓍊𓋼𓍊𓋼𓍊𓆏//مريم
8 years
the fourth is the perfect holiday to murder someone bc gunshots would blend in @FBI @GainesvillePD pls don't arrest me just an observation
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@GainesvillePD
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4 years
We appreciate the generous offers from our neighbors to provide food and other resources to GPD.Due to the way COVID19 is transmitted,we cannot accept food or other items at this time.Neighbors can help us all by staying at home and share positive posts about GPD on social media.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
9 years
Proud of our FSUPD and @TallyPD brothers and sisters in blue that ran towards gunfire this morning. Thoughts are with entire FSU family.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Folks. We can SEE you driving around the barricade, through the flood. Also you're driving on someone's front yard. And moving barricades.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
9 years
FSU: Reports are that the FSUPD and @TallyPD had the suspect neutralized within TWO minutes of the initial 9-1-1 call. Awesome job.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
It's ok to not "be ok." It's ok to hurt. It's ok be depressed. And it's perfectly ok to reach out for help when you think nobody cares. Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay , but that should be every day. Locally is 352-264-6789 or 800-273-TALK.
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@GainesvillePD
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We are thankful for all of the men and women first responders who are working today to keep us safe. Especially the men and women at GPD. Thank you to all of our folks who passed out over 1000 meals today so others could celebrate too.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
#BREAKING : Officer Poirot captured this strange sight. It appears to be blue sky. We have launched an investigation into this issue.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
10 years
We are still waiting for the UK team to find the stadium. Other teams are usually here by now. Wonder if they will be as lost on the field.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
@theCHIVE We are mailing this person a set of handcuffs. This is unacceptable.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Our hearts are heavy today hearing from the @GCSOFlorida that they lost two of their own. Please keep their agency and families in the forefront of your minds.
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
THREE IN CUSTODY for yesterday's 34th/Archer Road shooting. Press Release: Arrest Reports:
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Office? Nope. Bedroom tonight. We do what we have to in order to keep you safe. We ❤️ you, Gainesville - and we've got your back.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
You can take the 👮 out of the @UFGatorBand , but you can't take the 🎶 out of the cop! Ofc. Miller got to jam out again! #ItsGreatUF @UF
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
POLL: Who has the better hair? Officer Rengering or Luke? (We vote Luke!) #AmazingHair #PawPatrol
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Hey @Eagles fans: Congrats, but celebrate safely. This guy decided to get injured and needed rescue...so city officers and @AlachuaSheriff deputies worked together to get this #eagle safely to a local wildlife rescue! #FlyEaglesFly #America #FreedomSelfie Not a #FalconHeavy
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Officer Nordman needs to eat a sandwich or hit the gym. These little 20mph gusts are tossing him around!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
#SameTeam today. Thank you brothers and sisters from UT!
@ColeyHarvey
Coley Harvey
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There are 24 University of Tennessee police officers in Gainesville today. They are here in a show of unity with UF officers post-Irma.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
We ❤️you, #Gainesville . We've got you covered.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Alright. Which one of y’all planted this near our salad bar? #EnergyRings
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Here's GPD Officer Ballenger providing her own personal gas to a couple who ran out while traveling on US 441. Thank you Officer Ballenger!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
We’ve Got Your Back, #Gainesville .
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@GainesvillePD
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6 years
HOLIDAY WARNING: Be advised that around 1010am, 22 GPD police cars and police motorcycles will be coming into the @Target parking lot in @ShopatButler ...lights and siren. They are carrying kids for their holiday shopping spree! Watch more at GPD's Facebook! #HeroesandHelpers
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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Finally together!! #OPDtoUF . Welcome to Gainesville! @OxfordPolice in the house! http://t.co/dW0yONjE40
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@GainesvillePD
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From a citizen: "I was fortunate enough to witness the true holiday spirit this weekend. I noticed a policeman come to an abrupt halt, jump from his car, and rush to help a shopper who was struggling to carry her purchases." A happy Gainesville resident. -M
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
How bout them #HotDogs !
@LafourcheSO
Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office
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Alright, @GainesvillePD - K-9s Hoss, Baretta and Mako wanted in on the #HotCop competition, but they hope to start a new hashtag: #HotDogs !
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
We've got your back, #Gainesville :
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Friends, Neighbors, Countrymen (and women)...lend us your ears. For the 1,000,001th time... 📢LOCK 👏YOUR 👏CARS! 👏 PLEASE! In the past 24 hours, we took ELEVEN reports of car burglary...all unlocked cars. We're begging. Please lock your cars. Please. 💙
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
9 years
Victory is so sweet tonight! Thank you, @FloridaGators for an incredible win against @OleMissFB #MISSvsUF #OPDtoUF
@OxfordPolice
Oxford Police Dept
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
@JSOPIO @GoodNewsCops @PolicingNews @FLSheriffs @propacop @GoodCopStories @TheRealFOP530 @NationalSheriff Per policy, our officers can only carry 2 guns on duty. This would be a violation.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
You may have seen it on the @CBSSportsCFB broadcast, but @TimTebow really wanted a photo with Detective Goeckel.
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@GainesvillePD
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7 years
Apparently storm operations are getting to Cpl. Kennedy. He picked up this "paraphernalia" and actually posed for a photo. We'll send help.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
9 years
BREAKING: Some patrol officers are reporting a strange phenomenon...blue patches of sky over their zones. Investigation into origin underway
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Did someone say #NationalPuppyDay ? Police Dog by night, house puppy by day. (K-9 Nero works nights) And we know he's not technically a puppy anymore... He and his human, Officer Rob Rogers work night to keep you safe while you rest and sleep at home!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
There is NO official curfew at this point, but officials are STRONGLY recommending that folks be sheltered in place by 4:00pm for the storm.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
A simple how-to for those of you that can't seem to figure out how to lock your vehicles!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
5 years
Many gas stations have run out of gas causing customers to gather in large numbers at stations that do have fuel. This is causing traffic jams. Please keep this in mind when driving, look out for pedestrians and bicyclists, and keep your cool. We are all in this together.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Gabby needed a prom date. Of course her good friend Cpl Wade Priester made that happen! I think we know who has the best date tonight!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
This. Thank you, linemen.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
"I'm thankful for family, life, employment. Go #Gators !!" -Officer Hugh Graham, @FloridaGators @GatorsTF All-American #GPDThanksgiving
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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Thanks to Officer Poirot and Welch who responded to a dog in distress near the 1600 Block of NW 45th Avenue. The dog was in Hogtown Creek and struggling to keep his head above water, nearly drowning.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Detective Jones: "Let me axe you a question, tree..."
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
A rare behind-the-scenes look at our break room.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
5 years
We are officially closing the gun buyback event for today. Our final count is 123. The guns will be checked for stolen status and processed for any evidentiary value prior to being transferred to the Sheriff for disposal. Thank you Gainesville for your support.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
We brought the biggest backup we knew for Ofc. White's basketball game. #HoopsNotCrime
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
Thank you, @LVMPD and other area agencies who responded quickly to the tragedy in Las Vegas. Stay strong.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
PRO TIP: 1. Don't steal stuff. It's just not nice. 2. Certainly don't steal a $250,000 2017 Ferrari California. 2a. Especially when the window sticker is still on it.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
GPD Statement regarding Officer Hamill:
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Folks - it's foggy. 1. Put your phone down if you're in your car. 2. When you DO make it to your car, turn your headlights on and drive with caution 3. Puppies make everything better. #DriveSafely #CopHumor
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Thank you, @CoachDanMullen . It's our honor to make sure that the fans have a safe game-day experience for @GatorsFB . (Thanks for letting us watch since our backs are usually to the field on gamedays!)
@GatorsFB
Florida Gators Football
6 years
“The fact that he’s willing to bring people in really shows that he knows what’s important to this community.” — Dustin Thomas, Gainesville Traffic OPS. “We’re all in this together.” — @CoachDanMullen #GoGators
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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"I'm thankful for being in REMISSION!" -Officer Ferrell Officer Ferrell is a cancer survivor! Learn more about cancer at @AmericanCancer #GPDThanksgiving
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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Ok @OxfordPolice - we'll have to catch up with you later, we've had a bit of an emergency. ("THE sign" just lit up.) http://t.co/rhv7Or2fo8
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
@_Colleen_Davis_ Just let us know where you'll be and we'll let you go at it with no worries. Sometimes you just have to let it out.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
SW 34th Street has been reopened. Thank you, #Gainesville .
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
8 years
We are diligently searching Florida's law books to find the authority to make arrests for folks that post #StarWarsTheForceAwakens spoilers.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
@AndyParas Actually, sir - we are releasing WHAT we can WHEN we can to as many folks as possible through social media which reaches media AND public.
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
6 years
Folks, in the past 24 hours 8 UNLOCKED vehicles were burglarized. Burglars stole a total of FOUR GUNS from these UNLOCKED cars. We are begging you at this point. Please lock your vehicles -especially if you have a gun inside. Help us prevent crime!
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
7 years
"OMG. #SuspectNotLocated AGAIN? Does GPD ever catch anybody?" Yes. Yes we do:
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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Okay folks. It’s not “technically” illegal to post this meme today...but if you do, know that your friends will make fun of you. (Sorry, @jtimberlake ...no offense of course.) #itsgonnabemay #LESM
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@GainesvillePD
gainesvillepd
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Hey, @OxfordPolice you'd better start stretching for that #GatorChomp ! #MISSvUF
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