COPS Connect February Newsletter

February 2024

Chief's Welcome

As we near the end of Winter, we are planning and gearing up to Spring into action (no pun intended 😊) for 2024. We are studying our reports and data from 2023 to see how we can best protect and engage with our community this year. Please be on the lookout for our Annual Report which will be released in the next several months. This will give you a good snapshot of what is happening with your Police Department as it relates to crime data, operational statistics, policy reports, use of force figures, training numbers, and community program facts.

Additionally, I am proud to report our hardworking men and women who have made it possible for our department to be 100% compliant with all of the processes, policies, and standards of The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). We just recently finished our CALEA on-site visit and we will be applying for the prestigious distinction to be recognized as an agency of “Excellence” through this tried and true program.

We are a work in progress striving to get better each day here at the JCPD. Our mantra for 2024 is to be a year of growth for our culture, our leadership, and for our employees. If you have any thoughts or feedback on how we can better our service to our supportive community, please let us know.

I really appreciate the opportunity I have to be part of such a professional and talented organization that does not take for granted the purpose we have to protect and connect with our valued community we serve.

Respectfully,

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Chief of Police

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live Feb. 29

View the Facebook Live on the JCPD Facebook page on Thursday, Feb. 29 at 1:30 p.m.! Watch Chief Mark Mitchell, Lt. Deb Coble, and Mental Health Clinician Jessica Brown as they discuss safety tips, police announcements, and more!

JCPD announces Officers of the Quarter

Congratulations to Officer Gavin Owens and Master Police Officer Craig Parker who were named Officers of the Fourth Quarter (2023).

February Safety Tip

Officer Kenneth Kennebrew highlights important tips to keep in mind while shopping online.

Watch the video.

Coffee with a Cop set for Feb. 29

Grab a cup of coffee with members of the Johns Creek Police Department on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at McDonald's, 10975 State Bridge Road.

The first 10 visitors receive free coffee and a breakfast sandwich on us!

Johns Creek Police Department is offering a safety and self-defense class for women and teenage girls to learn situational awareness and self-defense. Limited space is available. Age 12 and older. The cost is $15 per person and all fees benefit the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Register today.

Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events class set for April 23

Join us at the Johns Creek Police Department for an informative event on how to respond to active shooter situations on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. This free in-person event will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and others in emergency situations. Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable insights on how to stay safe and take appropriate actions. Age 12 and older. Register today.

Traffic Safety Unit presents Teen Driver Safety Class on April 30

Young drivers ages 15-18 can sign up for the Teen Driving Safety Class on Tuesday, April 30 from 7-9 p.m. at City Hall / JCPD Headquarters, 11360 Lakefield Drive. Registration is required.

JCPD is hiring!

Join our team! The Johns Creek Police Department is hiring. For more information, visit the police recruiting webpage or call Officer Phil Nguyen at 470-233-3802.

The pay range varies based on certified officer experience level, military service, and education.

We offer:

* Hiring Bonus of $5,000 at the completion of field training.

* $800 housing stipend for those who live in Johns Creek.

* The City provides eligible employees with a retirement savings plan. Traditional and ROTH options are available. Full-time employees are eligible for retirement savings after six months of employment. Currently, the City contributes 12% into a 401(a) and matches employee contributions up to 5% into a 457 account. Money contributed or matched by the City is subject to a graduated 5 year vesting period.

* Officers able to have beards with a minimal fee to the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation.

* Officers are able to have visible tattoos.

* Take-home vehicles (Tahoe SUV) with the latest in police technology.

* Outer loadbearing carriers to be deployed soon.

* In-house gym and locker rooms.

* Specialized assignments to include Criminal Investigations, Clinician Officer Response Team, SWAT, Narcotics, Community Policing, Traffic Safety Unit, Motors and K-9.

For more information, call our Recruiting Officer Phil Nguyen at 470-233-3802 or visit the City website.