Police Archives - Gwinnett Citizen

John Henry Mullin selected as Lawrenceville Chief of Police

New Lawrenceville Chief of Police selected by city

November 14, 2022

25-Year Law enforcement veteran to lead department

Tim Wallis Steps Down as Lawrenceville Police Chief Amid Complaints

February 1, 2022

Major Myron Walker Appointed Acting Chief of the Lawrenceville Police Department

Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, L-R Kirk Cardeman, Ben Ku, Chairman Nicole Hendrickson, Jasper Watkins, Marlene Fosque

Board of Commissioners Establishes Police Citizens Advisory Board

January 20, 2021

To strengthen relationships between the Gwinnett County Police Department and the community, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved the creation of a Citizens Advisory Board to offer input on issues like transparency, use of force, training and dealing with complaints.

Before the interruption for the COVID -19 pandemic, students of the 2020 session of the Lilburn Citizens Police Academy met in the training room (shown) of the recently completed Lilburn Police Department during the first week it opened at 4600 Lawrenceville Highway. The first class was held on February 20 in the old Calvin Fitchett municipal building, former home of the department, but moved to the new facility until the sessions were halted after the March 12 meeting.

Lilburn Citizens Police Academy: Intrepid Students Earn Diplomas Despite Delay

August 26, 2020

After an 11-week interruption for the COVID-19 pandemic, determined students of the Lilburn Citizens Police Academy recently completed their 13-week course as police officers covered many facets of today’s law enforcement, presenting hands-on demonstrations of modern police equipment.

Lawrenceville Announces Tim Wallis as Sole Finalist for Chief of Police

March 7, 2018

Wallis to lead County Seat’s public safety operations, Over 27 years of law enforcement experience

Pizza with the Police

May 23, 2016

Over 700 people, including Mayor Judy Johnson and Council Member Bob Clark, attended the Lawrenceville Police Department’s “Pizza with the Police” event held at the Lawrenceville Lawn on the evening of May 19, 2016. The community turn-out exceeded expectations and was deemed a huge success.

Applications are currently being accepted for this season’s Citizens Police Academy.

Applications being accepted for Snellville Citizens Police Academy SNELLVILLE –

February 14, 2014

Applications are currently being accepted for this season’s Citizens Police Academy.

Citizen Police Academy begins in Duluth

January 20, 2014

Only a few spots remain! The City of Duluth Police Department is proud to announce the scheduling of a Citizen Police Academy. Citizens are invited to attend this free academy, which has been designed to introduce citizen to the various functions of police work. The department is now accepting applications. The thirty-hour course will begin on January 23 and end on May 24, 2014.

Snellville Police Dept. hands out 2013 awards

January 13, 2014

SNELLVILLE – The Snellville Police Department recognized members of its force for actions taking place in 2013. Department members voted for 2013 SPD Officer of the Year, 2013 SPD Supervisor of the Year, 2013 SPD Civilian Employee of the Year, and 2013 Reserve Officer of the Year. On Jan. 1, the announcement was made that the following employees were selected by their peers: