COPS Connect March Newsletter

March 2025

Chief's Welcome

As you know, this publication is called, “Cops Connect” and making connections is exactly what our dedicated men and women do each day by supporting the residents we serve. There are many ways we “connect” as a PD team. We have briefings every morning and evening to communicate what happened on the shift before. Supervisors also ask if anyone needs anything in the way of leadership, training, wellness, gear/equipment/technology issues, police vehicle matters, and to make certain all members are on the same page before they go out to protect and engage with our community. We also strive to “connect” with all who live in our city through proactive patrols in your neighborhoods, community outreach events around town, youth programs in our schools, in our parks, and at special events. We also focus to be transparent with you through our robust social media platforms to ensure you know what is going on with your police department, our roadways, any crime or accidents that are impacting our community, and for you to see the face and good work of our personnel who have a purpose each day to meet our Mission of Making a Difference.

So you see, there is more than meets the eye behind the name of Cops Connect. From all of us here at the JCPD, we truly appreciate the connection we have with you and we want you to know how much we value your partnership and support.

Honored, humbled, and blessed to serve!

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Chief of Police

READY Women & Teen Safety & Self Defense class set for Tuesday, April 1

Johns Creek Police Department is offering Recognizing, Empowering, and Defending Yourself (READY), a women and teen safety and self-defense program to learn situational awareness and self-defense.

Limited space is available.

Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Time: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (please arrive early)

Cost: $15.00 *All fees go to the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. No refunds available.

The13-week Public Safety Academy gives you an inside look at public safety operations from both our Police and Fire Departments.

When: Wednesday nights, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: City Hall, 11360 Lakefield Drive

What to Expect: Hands-on learning, demonstrations, and a behind-the-scenes look at how our first responders serve the community.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with your local public safety teams!

Meet the newest JCPD K-9

Meet the newest addition to the JCPD family, K-9 Finn! Finn is a 2.5 year-old male Vizsla (Hungarian Pointer) from Holland.

Finn is trained in drug detection and tracking. He is assigned to Master Patrol Officer Flora, who was the handler for recently retired K-9 Valor. They have spent several weeks in West Virginia training to become the next K-9 team here in Johns Creek and we are excited to watch them grow as a team.

Monthly Safety Tip

Johns Creek Police Officer Kenneth Kennebrew talks through some safety tips while filling up at the gas pump! View the video.

New officer joins JCPD

Congratulations to Officer Trevor Williams! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to the newest member of our police family!

5K for Heroes set for Saturday, April 12

Come join us for the second annual 5K for Heroes! All proceeds benefit the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation. Come meet JCPD Officers, JCFD Firefighters, and our K-9 officers on Saturday, April 12 at Cauley Creek Park.

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.