LEADERSHIP
FROM THE DESK of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
A . A Butch Ayers GACP Executive Director
Like you , we have been very busy here at the GACP office in Duluth . Updating obsolescent computers , hiring a new information technology support provider and new financial investment advisor , completing two financial audits and a financial process review , working to improve legislative advocacy , and improving information sharing between staff and district representatives are some of the things that we hope will improve operations and service delivery .
One of GACP President Bruce Hedley ’ s goals for 2020-2021 is to improve the training provided to GACP members . The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police motto is to ‘ Accent Professional Law Enforcement Through Training ’. Currently , our primary training initiatives are focused on two major conferences and the Chief Executive Training Course ( CETC ). The Executive Board , staff and Training Committee have been working to accomplish this goal .
• We had a very successful Summer Training Conference in Savannah . Despite the health and budget concerns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic , attendees were offered a variety of quality training and breakout sessions , as well as the food trucks during lunchtime . Planning is currently underway for the 2021 Winter Training Conference at Jekyll Island on January 12-14 , 2021 .
• For years , GACP normally provided two ( 2 ) Chief Executive Training- Courses ( aka – Chiefs ’ School ) each year . In 2020 , GACP provided three ( 3 ) CETC sessions ( June , August , and late November / early December ). Beginning in 2021 , four ( 4 ) sessions will be provided every year . We have also partnered with GPSTC to validate the CETC curriculum to make sure the course material is relevant and current . The new / updated curriculum is expected to be in place by the first CETC session in 2021 .
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