District 10 ( continued ) completing the Risk Reduction Certificate Program .
District 11 Nathan Pollard was selected as new chief for the Lithonia Police Department on September 22 , 2020 .
On November 6 , 2020 , Chief John Robison and the Alpharetta Police Department were awarded 1st Place for the Governor ’ s Office of
District 11 ( continued ) Highway Safety , 2019 – 2020 Gov ernor ’ s Challenge Award for Agencies with 101 – 200 Officers . On November 6 , 2020 , Chief Charles Cox and the Cobb County Police Department were awarded 1st Place for the Governor ’ s Office of Highway Safety , 2019 – 2020 Governor ’ s Challenge Award for Agencies with 501 or more officers .
On November 6 , 2020 , Chief Mirtha Ramos and the DeKalb County Police Department were awarded 2nd Place for the around the state
District 11 ( continued ) Governor ’ s Office of Highway Safety , 2019 – 2020 Governor ’ s Challenge Award for Agencies with 501 or more officers .
The Lyons City Council proclaimed Georgia August 12 Bureau , 2020 of “ Wesley Investigation Walker
Assistant Day ” in honor Director of their John Police Melvin Chief . was appointed as an Advisory Board Member of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council on November 25 , 2020 .
The 2020 Governor ’ s Public Safety Awards were held at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center on Friday , December 4 , 2020 . Four Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police members were recognized by Governor Brian P . Kemp for their ‘ Outstanding Contribution to the Profession ’. Congratulations to these members !
Dan Kirk Ryan Perry Powell Ray Saxon Ken Vance
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Georgia Public Safety Training Center Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
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