COPS Connect March Newsletter

March 2024

Chief's Welcome

To continue our community engagement efforts for the spring and summer, please consider signing up for our upcoming Public Safety Academy, Teen Traffic Safety class, and our Civilian Response to Active Shooter presentation hosted at City Hall.

Our 13-week Public Safety Academy will give our residents a view into not only your Police Department but the Fire Department as well. The Teen Traffic Safety course will give our new young drivers the knowledge of what to do if stopped by an officer and what to do if involved in a vehicle accident to make certain other experienced drivers do not try and take advantage of them.

Additionally, our Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) course will give residents the survival tools, skills, and insight needed to protect yourself and others in a critical emergency situation because what you do matters!

We hope these informative learning and engagement events will continue to increase opportunities for our department to be transparent, build trusting relationships, and partnerships with the very supportive community we serve each day.

Respectfully,

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Chief of Police

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live replay

View the Facebook Live replay on the JCPD Facebook page! Watch Chief Mark Mitchell, Lt. Deb Coble, and Police Administrative Operations Manager Valerie Johnson as they discuss safety tips, police announcements, and more!

March Safety Tip

Officer Kenneth Kennebrew highlights tips on how to stay safe from IRS scams.

Watch the video.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Johns Creek Fire and Police departments by applying for the Public Safety Academy.

The 13-week course will focus on public safety operations, apparatus and tools, safety and on-the-job demonstrations, and more.

Apply today!

JCPD plays soccer with North Fulton United

Members of the Johns Creek Police Department participated in some soccer fun at Newtown Park to help NFU Soccer kick off the start of their soccer season earlier this month.

The JCPD and the City have long been supporters of North Fulton United FC, a free soccer league for individuals with special abilities ages 9 and older. North Fulton United FC aims to enrich the lives of special abilities individuals by providing camaraderie, inclusion, and fun in a positive environment while learning to play soccer. It was a perfect afternoon for soccer and a meaningful opportunity to connect with the families and players of the NFU soccer community.

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.

Going on Spring Break? Request Vacation Watch, learn about the DIY Alarm Line

Not home or out of town? Do you see someone outside your house acting suspicious through your home video camera? Is your self-monitored alarm going off?

To report these, use the D.I.Y. Alarm Line: 404-843-6680

What if you’re out of town, and something requires our attention?

Call the Non-Emergency Line 404-843-6670.

If you need police or emergency assistance, please call 911.

*If you call 911 while out of the city, you will get the jurisdiction closest to the phone you're using.

Don't forget to request a Vacation Watch, in which an officer will check on your home while you are away.

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.