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More than five years after three off-duty Gainesville police officers drove through a high-crime neighborhood throwing eggs at houses, the relationship between the citizens and police is still feeling the effects.
Read More »Gainesville Church Location Attempts To Exorcise Its Terry Jones Demons
From GPD police chief to mayor Ed Braddy, Gainesville officials were happy Thursday to see a new tenant take over Pastor Terry Jones' former church property. "Good Lord," Braddy said, "it really weighed heavy on the men and women who are living here, raising children here."
Read More »Final Steel Beam Added To New Gainesville Police Headquarters
The Gainesville Police Department is one step closer to moving into its new headquarters.
Read More »With community input, Gainesville police look forward
The Gainesville Police Department is developing a strategic plan with the help of the community. Residents brainstormed ways police could implement their goals at the last of four community meetings that were held around the city. GPD Police Chief Tony Jones says they will use the information from these meetings …
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