Despite unpredictable weather, the Back to School Bash proved to be a huge success! 🎉 We proudly served over 500 residents this year, distributing a variety of book bags and supplies for students preparing for a return to school. #Savannahga #BacktoSchoolBash #BackToSchool

Schools are back in session this week! Please slow down in school zones and watch out for kids, and pay attention to the law when it comes to school buses. 🚍🛑 Get more information about school zones here: savannahpd.org/school-zones/

SPD's newest member! Meet “Otto” a 7 year old gelding Clydesdale. “Otto” has spent the last 8 months training at Mounted Patrol International near Austin, TX. “Otto” was trained in advanced mounted patrol techniques that will be used in the City.

There is an accident at W 37th St and MLK Jr Blvd. MLK Jr. Southbound is closed at that location as well as 37th St. Westbound. Please seek an alternate route.

The road is now open.

SPD has responded to a Shotspotter alert in the 400 block of McKenzie Pl where they discovered an adult female with a non-life-threatening injury. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, or use the SPD mobile app to remain anonymous.

SPD has responded to a domestic shooting on the 300 block of E. Anderson St. that has left an adult female victim with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Anyone with info should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, or use the SPD mobile app to remain anonymous.

SPD welcomes 4 new Community Service Specialist. The CSS is a civilian position that assists the police department in bridging the gap between the department and the community. #Savannahga, #SavannahCommunity, #lawenforcementcareers, #communitysupport

CEMA Alert: Flash Flood Warning issued August 8 at 3:53PM EDT until August 8 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

Please join us in congratulating Officer Andrea Hall for being selected as the Savannah Police Department’s Officer of the Month. Officer Hall is a valuable member of the Delta Watch of Northwest Precinct. She was selected due to her hard work and dedication to her job.

I-16 exit ramp 164A is closed due to an overturned tractor-trailer. Will be closed for approximately an hour.

The ramp has been cleared.

Sign-up for our next KATMA Defense sponsored Women's Self-Defense Class at the Savannah Impact Program! Course runs Sept. 16 to Oct. 14 on Tuesdays @ 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM. #Savannahga Contact [email protected] or [email protected], or call 912.525.2780 EXT 1232.

Please join us in congratulating Kimberly Simmons for being named civilian employee of the month. Ms. Simmons is a Teletype Supervisor for the department. She was selected due to her strong work ethic and overall excellent performance. #TeamSavannah #savannahga

Due to a suspicious package, Price St is shut down between E Oglethorpe Ln and E Hull St. E Oglethorpe Ln is also closed between Price St and Habersham St. Please seek an alternate route.

Update: The package has been removed. The routes are being reopened.

Meet K9 Shadow, one of SPD's newest additions to the K9 Unit! K9 Shadow is a 1.5 year old Dutch Shephard who came to SPD directly from Europe. He is a dual purpose narcotics and apprehension dog. His human partner is Cpl. Scott Gashi. #Savannahga #k9unit

Updated Top 10 Most Wanted Bulletin

Please welcome our other newest addition to the K9 Unit, K9 Atlas! K9 Atlas is a 4 y.o. Belgian Malinois and was donated to SPD from Charleston PD. He is a dual purpose narcotics and apprehension dog. His human partner is Officer Christopher Fortune. #k9unit #savannahga

Extreme #HeatAdvisoryAlert : In effect today until 6 p.m. this evening. Temps are reaching possibly 112 degrees, so please avoid extended hours outside, if possible. Check out the video below for available resources to help cool off. #SavannahGA #HeatAdvisory