“ We have never faced challenges this significant before . A resolution will require we all work together to identify and implement innovative , out of the box strategies to improve police officer recruitment and retention .”
have already started preparing for the upcoming session . We are also working closely with the Georgia Sheriff ’ s Association ( GSA ), Peace Officers Association of Georgia ( POAG ), and the Georgia Municipal Association ( GMA ) to minimize the impact of unreasonable constraints on the honest , hard-working law enforcement officers across the State . Despite this , most , if not all , of the changes demanded by legislators can be addressed by agencies participating in the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program and following its standards . One thing is clear to me becoming actively engaged in state certification may very well be many agencies ’ saving grace .
The entire GACP Executive Board , Executive Director , and scores of many respected chiefs from around the state have agreed that increasing the number of state certified agencies must be a priority . If you are currently managing a state certified agency , please continue to maintain your high standards for excellence . Chiefs leading an agency that is not state certified should seriously consider getting involved TODAY . I ’ m confident the hard work invested to attain certification now will pay enormous dividends for the departments , their leadership and our profession in the future .
In closing , generations of police leaders before us have encountered challenges they felt were arbitrary , overwhelming , and unattainable . As those who came before us , we too will adapt and overcome these obstacles to better serve our communities .
GACP Executive Board & Staff
Bruce Hedley , President Janet Moon , 1st Vice President Alan Rowe , 2nd Vice President Mark Scott , 3rd Vice President Stoney Mathis , 4th Vice President Wesley Walker , Immediate Past President Bruce Carlisle , Chair of the District Representatives Richard A . Carothers , General Counsel A . A . Butch Ayers , Executive Director W . Dwayne Orrick . Assistant Executive Director Monica Duran , Training Coordinator John Whitaker , Special Projects Coordinator Mark Bender , State Certification Coordinator Ellen Cormier , Administrative Manager Cathy Oehler , Member Relations Coordinator Keira Bailey , Receptionist Jennifer Sharrow , Public Relations Specialist
Contact Info
Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police 3500 Duluth Park Lane , Suite 700 Duluth , GA 30096 Email :
gacp @ gachiefs . com
Phone : 770.495.9650 Toll Free : 877.530.4682 outside / 770 , 404 & 678 Fax : 770.495.7872
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