COPS Connect May Newsletter

May 2024

Chief's Welcome

Summer is upon us and so is the season for those who want to enter vehicles and steal the possessions you work hard for every day. However, you made it easy for thieves because you left your car unlocked with your key fob in the cupholder. Better yet, you left your wallet or purse in your vehicle, so now the criminal has your personal identification and the key to your bank account. Am I making this up? No, unfortunately I am not.

Please help us by taking your possessions, your key, and your personnel effects out of your car before you lock it. With your assistance, we will reduce the number of autos entered in our City which will continue to improve the quality of life for you and your family. As always, thank you so much for your support and for your partnership. Together, we will make a difference for our wonderful Johns Creek community.

Humbled, honored, and blessed to serve,

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Chief of Police

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live replay

View the Facebook Live replay on the JCPD Facebook page! Watch Lt. Deb Coble and Cpl. Tomario Rowe as they discuss safety tips, police announcements, and more!

May Safety Tip

Officer Kenneth Kennebrew highlights summer safety tips.

Watch the video.

Police Pop-Up event set for Friday, May 31

Bring the whole family for the JCPD Police Pop-Up event on Friday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Myth & Legend Coffee House, 1900 Everly Lane, Johns Creek.

The event will feature:

Giveaways
Door prizes
Yard games with police officers
Raffles
Touch-A-Truck (police vehicles)

JCPD welcomes new officer

Officer Jeremy Mundwiller was sworn in as the newest member of the Johns Creek Police Department. He joins the JCPD with more than 10 years of experience with the Gwinnett County Police Department and 12 years of military experience.

Teen Driving Safety class set for Monday, Sept. 30

The class, for teen drivers ages 15 to 18 years-old, will be presented by our Traffic Safety Unit. The students will learn about traffic laws, rules of the road, and what to do if you are in an accident.

Date: Sept 30

Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Location: 11360 Lakefield Dr. (City Hall)

Cost: $10 - All money will be donated to the Public Safety Foundation (no refunds).

Registration is required.

Officers receive Life Saving Awards

Johns Creek Police Corporal William Weinreich, Master Patrol Officer Craig Parker, and Master Patrol Officer Jared Montero were presented Life Saving Awards. City Council recognized the three officers for their lifesaving efforts during its meeting Monday night.

Weinreich and Parker rescued a trapped driver in a burning vehicle following an automobile accident. Montero extricated a driver who experienced a medical emergency and provided CPR. Each motorist survived, thanks to the quick action taken by the officers.

Pictured, from left: City Council members Erin Elwood, Dilip Tunki, Bob Erramilli, Stacy Skinner, and Chris Coughlin, Officer Jared Montero, Corporal William Weinreich, Mayor John Bradberry, Police Chief Mark Mitchell, Officer Craig Parker, and City Council member Larry DiBiase.

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.