Chamblee Police Department launches trespass affidavit program

The Chamblee Police Department is implementing the Trespass Affidavit Program (TAP) to help property owners and businesses during non-business hours or during their absence from the property. The program is designed to reduce criminal activities on private property by keeping individuals from loitering on posted property if the owner has identified a recurring trespassing problem, according to a press release.

“This program is another way we are building bridges in the community,” says Chamblee Police Chief Kerry Thomas. “This time we are continuing to work with local businesses as the TAP program requires an active role between property owners and Chamblee police. This ensures quality of life in our community when arrests are made.”

TAP is part of a national trend of local police departments assisting businesses and property owners in their jurisdiction in combating trespassing. The owner or legal representative may request this service from the Chamblee Police Department. The Trespass Affidavit gives any Chamblee Police Officer the right to act as the owner’s representative in warning anyone found in violation of the affidavit to leave and to arrest violators if they refuse or return.