GACP 1st Quarter Newsletter 2020 2020_1stQrtrNewsletter | Page 2

GACP Executive Board and Staff Wesley Walker President A. A. Butch Ayers Executive Director Bruce Hedley 1st Vice President W. Dwayne Orrick Assistant Executive Director Janet Moon 2nd Vice President Monica Duran Training Coordinator Alan Rowe 3rd Vice President John Whitaker Special Projects Coordinator Mark Scott 4th Vice President Joseph W. Wirthman Immediate Past President Bruce Carlisle Chair of the District Representatives Michael A. Caldwell General Counsel Mark Bender State Certification Coordinator Ellen Cormier Administrative Manager Cathy Oehler Member Relations Coordinator Keira Bailey Receptionist (Continued from Cover) themselves or others, to medical facilities without having to make a criminal arrest. We are also working to modify the requirements of the misdemeanor citations, as well as a study committee to evaluate the need and costs of the GBI holding sexual assault and murder evidence in a consistent manner. We are also supporting efforts to increase POAB benefits and initiatives to reduce gang violence. We are also making great strides in working with GMA, ACCG, and the Sheriff’s Association to partner with us on our hiring, retention, and compensation initiative. Chief Mark Scott and his committee has made some good progress with this issue. Chief Bruce Carlisle and Chief Mark Scott have held their first PEER Training session with record attendance. Let’s hope that we never have to call upon them, but it is comforting to know that if needed they are only a phone call away. It is very important for all chiefs to continue to develop relationships with their state representatives and senators as well as keep up with progress of bills. These relationships with legislators and the bills they pass into law will have a direct impact on the requirements being placed on you and your officers. In closing, I would be remiss if I didn’t express how honored I am to serve as your president. I am glad to be a part of this great association and look forward to being a part of the new and exciting things to come. Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 3500 Duluth Park Lane, Suite 700 Duluth, GA 30096 Phone: 770.495.9650 Fax: 770.495.7872 Toll free: 877.530.4682 GACP President & Chief of Police for Lyons Police Department outside /770, 404 & 678 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gachiefs.com www.gachiefs.com • Page 2 • 1st Quarter Newsletter