Valdosta at a glance
Population by race and Hispanic origin
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Full-time law enforcement staff, Valdosta Police Department
- 112 Officers
- 24 Civilian staff
- 2.48 Valdosta
- 2.2 National average
Federal grant funding for Valdosta
Data was last updated January 25, 2026
We identified over $126.4K in federal grant funding, FY 2016-2026
Grant funding over time
Grant funding by federal department
Recent grants
| Amount | Start and end dates | Recipient and description | Awarding agency | CFDA program | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $17,100.00 | 10/1/2023 3/31/2026 |
CITY OF VALDOSTA THE CITY OF VALDOSTA WILL USE JAG FUNDS FOR EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY THE CITY OF VALDOSTA WILL USE JAG FUNDS TO REQUISITION THE APPROPRIATE BODY ARMOR TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF CITY OF VALDOSTA POLICE FORCE DURING THE DUTIES NECESSARY TO KEEP THE PUBLIC SAFE. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION WILL ENSURE THE SAFET… | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $16,532.12 | 10/1/2017 9/30/2019 |
CITY OF VALDOSTA FY 18 JAG PROJECT | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| $14,428.27 | 10/1/2016 9/30/2020 |
CITY OF VALDOSTA 2017 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ENHANCEMENT PLAN | Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs | 16.738 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | Prime |
| ($3.67) | 9/1/2016 8/31/2019 |
CITY OF VALDOSTA (3597)SHSP-VALDOSTA FIRE DEPARTMENT - GSAR | Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency | 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program | Sub |
Military equipment transfers
We were unable to locate any military equipment transfers for this location using the LESO Property Transferred to Participating Agencies database published by the Defense Logistics Agency. It is possible that this location has acquired military equipment for policing via other sources or programs.
Local police misconduct data, consent decrees, and settlements
Data last updated January 26, 2022
Settlements
We identified 1 publicly reported settlement that resulted in policy changes and $350,000.00 in monetary compensation to victims.
| Year | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
The City of Valdosta, Georgia will pay a $350,000 settlement to a Black man who was injured when a police officer slammed him to the ground. In 2020, Antonio Arnelo Smith was slammed to the ground by a police officer who alleged that he wrongly thought Smith had an outstanding arrest warrant. In addition to the financial settlement, the city shared that they would create a civilian review board to oversee local police and make policy recommendations. The creation of a citizen panel was Smith’s primary priority in the lawsuit. Body camera footage captured how the police officer pinned Smith’s hands behind his back and proceeded to slam him into the ground, face-first. |
Policy changes
Compensation $350,000.00 |