APD cleared in misuse of radar

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APD cleared in misuse of radar

Friday, August 26. 2011

The Arcade Police Department has been cleared of allegations that it had improperly used its radar.

Arcade Police Chief Randy Williams received a letter on Wednesday, Aug. 24, from the Department of Public Safety, saying APD is in compliance with Georgia law as it relates to the use of radar in the case.

Several years ago, Lyle Thompson, Athens, field a complaint alleging that APD was using speed detection to generate revenue.

“The investigation by DPS revealed that the APD did not exceed the statutory limitation relating to generating revenue from the use of radar between 2008 through 2010. Based upon the investigation, I find that there is not probable cause to take action against the APD,” wrote Colonel Mark W. McDonough, Commissioner, Department of Public Safety.

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#1 Brent Hoffman on 08/26/11 at 08:21 AM [Reply]

May be no violation but just not a nice way to welcome folks to your community. Arcade...you have a terrible reputation and it has been that way for years..sorry to say. It is within your control to change. Sounds a lot like Pendegrass doesn't it?

#1.1 Steve Williams on 08/26/11 at 10:19 AM [Reply]

I drive through Arcade on 129 quite regurally. I have yet to see anyone running radar. For that matter, if we're in compliance with the speed limits then it shouldn't be an issue.

#1.1.1 Cozmo Kramer on 08/30/11 at 04:28 PM [Reply]

Sounds like you are a cop or know of one on the force. It's a trap and everyone knows it.

#2 Michael McCarthy on 08/27/11 at 04:59 AM [Reply]

Case closed. (This time.)

The real issue, in my opinion, is the question of why does Arcade have a police department at all? This town is extremely small. Couldn't the county take care of the law enforcement?

#3 nevergonnahappen on 08/27/11 at 12:50 PM [Reply]

Told ya. Ain't never ever ever gonna happen. They will never fit the legal definition of a speed trap.

Michael,
Why don't you ask Doug and the gang that? You're a citizen of Arcade, make the wishes of the people known(unless you're in the minority then they are already known).

#3.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/27/11 at 12:53 PM [Reply]

I'm sure they read this. LOL!

#4 Jane on 08/27/11 at 01:19 PM [Reply]

Its not really a speed trap if your speeding! I don't understand why people complain about getting pulled over for speeding when that's what their doing! Plus...if you know not to speed through certain towns then just don't! Besides, a lot of drug trafficers have been caught in such towns as Arcade. So you Athens residents should be thanking them from keeping them out of your town!

#4.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/27/11 at 03:56 PM [Reply]

Yes Lord, thank you for the nice police state so we can keep those bad pot smokers out of our town. I feel much safer now.

#5 Adam on 08/27/11 at 07:21 PM [Reply]

How bout we complain about how they screwed up the left green arrow in front of the herald. It backs traffic up and makes no sense.

#6 BK on 08/29/11 at 05:28 AM [Reply]

Don't want a ticket? Don't speed!

#7 Tom Hays on 08/29/11 at 08:00 PM [Reply]

Arcade PD has been cleared yet again. Congrats are in order for our Chief Randy Williams and the members of Arcade PD for running a honest and well managed department.
About 12 or 13 years ago I wrote a letter to Mr. Buffington (which was published) concerning the "alleged speed trap" in Arcade. I still feel as strongly now as I did back then. Arcade PD is governed by the laws put in place by the Georgia Legislature and the Georgia State Patrol. That being said, unless you are completely out of control a traffic citation is not written unless you are well above 10 MPH of the posted speed limit. (check GSP regulations on that one.) Traveling along the bypass you cross Etheridge Road, Arcade Park Street, GA Hwy 82, Windy Hill Road, Old GA Hwy 129 (which has a stoplight the rest do not), Rock Forge Road, Anglin Road, B Whitfield Road and Terry Farm Road.
Each of these intersections are dangerous enough when you try to cross the four lane bypass and the vehicles on HWY 129 are running the speed limit (55 mph). When you add another ten, fifteen or more miles per hour to that vehicle's speed, it becomes very easy for cross traffic to misjudge the speed of the vehicle approaching them and accidents can (and do) happen.
We have already lost at least one life at the intersection of 82 and 129 due to this.
I don't know what else could be said, but to those people wishing to drive whatever speed they want, my hope is that you never have to explain to someone's relative why they died crossing the highway.
I am very proud of our department. Congrats again guys.

#7.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/30/11 at 01:26 AM [Reply]

Proper traffic lights would do the same job better, safer, cheaper and less-annoying.

#7.1.1 Steve WIlliams on 08/30/11 at 05:08 PM [Reply]

Of course, we all know that people NEVER run or crowd lights. What a simple solution. Is it the fact that you speed and are annoyed when the APD is about? Why the dislike?

#7.1.1.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/30/11 at 08:40 PM [Reply]

Steve, I don't believe the founding fathers ever meant for there to be such a great police presence in our everyday life. It's overkill.

#7.1.1.1.1 Steve Williams on 08/30/11 at 09:53 PM [Reply]

I agree in principle. On the other hand I'd rather they be out on the streets busting speeders and DUI's as opposed to serving no-knocks on the wrong address.

#7.1.1.1.1.1 Michael McCarthy on 08/31/11 at 09:14 AM [Reply]

Yeah, me too Steve. It happens every day. Way too many cops and too many laws. I read about a study the other day that said Americans are pre-revolutionary. I believe it. These United States have had about enough of the nonsense. The founding fathers would turn over in their graves if they could see the abuse dealt the people by their own government. They have almost lost the consent of governance.

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