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(Lawrenceville, Georgia) Have you ever wondered how the police department is organized and operated?  Have you ever wanted to tour police headquarters?  Have you ever wondered what each unit in the police department actually does?  Well, you might be interested in joining the Gwinnett Police Citizens Police Academy.  We are currently accepting applications for our upcoming session.  The next academy will run from March 20^th – May 10^th.  The academy meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm.  The Citizens Police Academy is open to all Gwinnett County residents that are 18 years of age or older, who successfully pass the application process and a driver’s and criminal history check.  You will get classroom and practical applications, but also get to meet a great group of your fellow citizens.  Even better, it’s all FREE!  Applications will need to be submitted to Sgt. Perkins or Sgt. Thompson no later than Tuesday, March 13^th and can be found at https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/government/departments/police/volunteer-opportunities

(Lawrenceville, Georgia) The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy.  The Citizen’s Police Academy will run from September 3 to October 24 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia)  The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking applications from people interested in serving the citizens of the county as a Police Chaplain.  The chaplain is a vital volunteer position within the department.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 26, 2020) – Applications are now open for Gwinnett Community Outreach’s signature programs, and those interested in a behind-the-scenes look at their local government are invited to apply.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia, July 26, 2022) The Gwinnett Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy.  The Citizens Police Academy will run from September 6 to October 20 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30pm. to 9:00pm.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Oct. 11, 2022) – A video series highlighting the real-life friendships and relationships between Gwinnett County police officers and residents premieres today.
         With a focus on unveiling the Gwinnett Police Department’s mission to improve the quality of life in the Gwinnett community through delivery of professional services in an unbiased and compassionate manner, the department is introducing the Neighbors in Uniform series.
         On the clock and off, officers continue to form bonds with people in the community. Through this series, residents will learn about these relationships and get to know more personally those who serve and protect their community daily.
         The first three videos released give Gwinnettians the opportunity to learn more about:

(Lawrenceville, Georgia., Jan 26, 2023) - The Gwinnett County Police Department is accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Police Academy. The Citizens Police Academy will run from March 7 to April 27 on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 3, 2023) – Those who work in 911 Centers nationwide are often called the first first responders. The 911 call-takers answer many calls, from traffic accidents to medical issues and shoplifting to assault crimes, just to name a few. The men and women working in your 911 Center are available to members of the community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days every year.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 30, 2023) – The Gwinnett County School Zone Safety Program added five new speed enforcement cameras.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Jan. 29, 2024) – Businesses play a vital role in our local economy, and their security is integral to the well-being of our county. The relationship with our local businesses is important to the quality of life in our community. Our department is committed to investigating crimes and arresting those responsible for any commercial burglaries. We will utilize all available technology to identify, locate, and apprehend those responsible for property crimes.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 22, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) since 1993. In 2021, CALEA awarded the department with the Communications Accreditation and Training Academy Accreditation awards. By earning these two additional accreditations, the Gwinnett County Police Department achieved the prestigious Tri-Arc Award from CALEA, becoming the first law enforcement agency in Georgia to receive this recognition. The Tri-Arc Award is given to agencies that have concurrent CALEA accreditation for their law enforcement, public safety communications, and public safety training agencies.

(Duluth, Ga., Jan 8, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested a suspect minutes after committing a $5,000 theft involving the sale of a vehicle.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., April 30, 2024) – The Gwinnett County Police Department is holding a hiring event this weekend for sworn police officers and civilian communications officers (911 Center) personnel.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Sept. 29, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) since 1993. In 2021, CALEA awarded the department with the Communications Accreditation and Training Academy Accreditation awards. By earning these two additional accreditations, the Gwinnett County Police Department achieved the prestigious Tri-Arc Award from CALEA, becoming the first law enforcement agency in Georgia to receive this recognition. The Tri-Arc Award is given to agencies that have concurrent CALEA accreditation for their law enforcement, public safety communications, and public safety training agencies.

(Lawrenceville, Georgia., Apr 4, 2023) - Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services is currently accepting applications for the next Citizen’s Fire Academy. The academy is being offered with both English and Spanish-speaking instructors. Class will begin on April 19^th and meet every Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. for nine weeks. The average class time lasts three hours.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 5, 2009) - Gwinnett Police Chief Charles Walters announced today that his agency will get more than $500,000 in grants, share in $1 million in stimulus funds with other public safety and court agencies, and apply for another $260,000 grant to help support its programs and operations.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 5, 2009) - Five departments of Gwinnett County government have won six achievement awards from the National Association of Counties and their accomplishments were honored at the Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 6, 2009) - Gwinnett County's 2009 millage rate and tax billing have been tangled in the ongoing Service Delivery Strategy (SDS) dispute with Gwinnett cities and as a result, Gwinnett County filed a petition for a Temporary Collection Order (TCO) last month. The TCO hearing will be held on Aug. 11 at 1:30 p.m. in Gwinnett Superior Court. The TCO is a remedy of law for local governments that allows the billing of property taxes to occur without an approved tax digest from the State Revenue Commissioner. The State Revenue Commissioner has not certified Gwinnett's tax digest, due primarily to the fact that the government has not set a formal millage rate. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners denied a proposed millage rate in June after holding three public hearings on a proposed tax increase.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 7, 2009) - Gwinnett County Commissioner Mike Beaudreau has scheduled his monthly meeting for District 3 residents on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. until noon at the Holly Pavilion in Tribble Mill Park, 2125 Tribble Mill Parkway, Lawrenceville.

(Lawrenceville, Ga., Aug. 13, 2009) - Gwinnett County Administrator Jock Connell has announced he will retire at the end of the year. First hired in 1986 to oversee the County's risk management section, Connell briefly left the county to work in the private sector. Recruited back to Gwinnett County to become Assistant Finance Director in 1994, Connell was promoted in 1995 as Finance Director. In 2000, he was appointed as the county's first Deputy County Administrator. In 2005, the Board of Commissioners named him County Administrator.