Organization
Mission
Vision
Values
Integrity: We are committed to achieving the public's trust by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of professionalism and ethics.
Courtesy: We will conduct ourselves in a manner that promotes mutual respect with the community and our peers.
Pride: We are committed to conducting ourselves in a manner that brings honor to ourselves, our department, and the community we serve.
Professional Growth: We are committed to developing future leaders through training and education.
Management Profiles
Chief of Police:
Tom Doran
Tom Doran began his career as a police officer with Gwinnett County Police in September 1993. As deputy chief, he commanded the department’s Operations Bureau, including the Uniform Division, the largest division in the department. He has overseen the Support Operations Division and served as the East Precinct Commander and Special Operations Commander. He is also an 18-year veteran of the S.W.A.T. Team, previously serving as the Unit Commander.A 2009 graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College, he holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University and has logged more than 3,700 hours of specialized training during his career. The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council awarded Doran several certifications, including Supervision, Management, General Instructor, Firearms Instructor and Defensive Tactics Instructor.
Operations Bureau:
Deputy Chief Kevin Moran
Kevin.Moran@gwinnettcounty.com
Deputy Chief Kevin Moran began his career as a Police Officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department in September 1993. He was a member of the 30th Police Academy. During his career he has worked in the Uniform Division, Criminal Investigation Division, and the Administrative Services Division. He also spent over a decade as a tactical team member on the S.W.A.T. team and an additional two years as the S.W.A.T. Commander. Deputy Chief Moran has a master’s degree in public administration and is graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College. He has earned several certifications from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council including Intermediate, Advanced, General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Supervision, and Management.
Administrative Bureau:
Deputy Chief Brett West
Deputy Chief West has been with the Gwinnett County Police Department since 1991 and is currently assigned as the Administrative Bureau Commander. The Administrative Bureau consists of two divisions and several operational elements that include the Office of Professional Standards, Fiscal Management, Emergency Management, Human Resources, Police Academy, Property & Evidence, Records/GCIC, Facilities & Fleet Services, and Communications (E911).
Deputy Chief West has commanded the Administrative Services Division, Support Operations Division, Uniform Patrol Division, West Precinct, the Police Academy. He has earned promotions at regular intervals and has worked in most areas of the agency to include uniform patrol, special operations, traffic, K-9, criminal investigations, and Office of the Chief.
A 2011 graduate of the 247th Session of the FBI National Academy and a 2005 graduate of Class XV of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College, he holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbus State University and has logged nearly 3,200 hours of specialized training during his career. The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council has awarded Deputy Chief West several certifications, including Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, Management, and General Instructor.
Commander, Criminal Investigations Division:
Assistant Chief James D. McClure
James.McClure@gwinnettcounty.com
Assistant Chief McClure began his career as a police officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department in September 1996 as a member of the 36th Police Academy. Promoted to Lieutenant in September 2009, he served as a Watch Commander in the Criminal Investigations Section and as the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards. Appointed to Major in September 2016, he served as the Central Precinct Commander and as the department’s Chief of Staff. Assistant Chief McClure was a dedicated member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team for over a decade, retiring as the Tactical Team Leader. He obtained an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice and is a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Commander, Support Operations Division:
Assistant Chief Everett Spellman
Everett.Spellman@gwinnettcounty.com
Assistant Chief Everett Spellman began his career with Gwinnett County January 1998. He was a member of the 40th Police Academy. He has earned promotions at regular intervals and has worked in several specialized units including, CRT, Gangs, Crime Suppression, DUI, K-9, and SWAT. Assistant Chief Spellman also worked in the Administrative Service Division as an Assistant Training Academy Director. Prior to assuming command of the Support Operations Division, he served as Commander of the West Precinct where he reduced crime through several Community Outreach Initiatives and Special Operation details.
Assistant Chief Spellman has earned several certifications from The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, including: Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, Management, General Instructor, Senior Instructor, Driver Training Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Speed Detection Instructor and Field Training Officer and has obtained more than 5,375 hours of basic and specialized training. Assistant Chief Spellman holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management and in 2017 obtained a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University.
Commander, Administrative Services Division::
Assistant Chief Patrick Cronin
Patrick.cronin@gwinnettcounty.com
Assistant Chief Patrick Cronin began his career with the Gwinnett County Police Department in October of 1994 when he joined the 32nd Gwinnett County Police Academy. He earned promotions at regular intervals and has worked in several areas of the agency. During his career he has worked at most of the department’s precincts, including being the Commander of Central Precinct. He served four years in the Criminal Investigations Division, seven years in the Office of Professional Standards to including being the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards, five years as the Academy Director, and a year as the Commander of the Special Investigations Section. Prior to assuming command of the Administrative Services Division, he was serving a second time as the Academy Director.
Assistant Chief Cronin has earned several certifications from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. These include: Intermediate and Advanced Certificates, Supervision and Management Certificates, Field Training Officer, General Instructor, and Academy Director Certificates. He has obtained more than 2,800 hours of specialized training. Assistant Chief Cronin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He is a 2016 graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College.
Commander, Uniform Division:
Assistant Chief Jesse Jones
Jesse.jones@gwinnettcounty.com
Assistant Chief Jesse Jones began his career as a Police Officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department in September of 1996. He has earned promotions at regular intervals and has worked in most areas of the agency. Prior to assuming command of the Uniform Division in Mar 2018, Assistant Chief Jones served as the Chief of Staff and the South Precinct Commander.
A 2016 graduate of the 265th Session of the FBI National Academy, he holds a Master of Humanities degree from Tiffin University and has earned more than 3000 hours of specialized training. The Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council awarded Assistant Chief Jones several certifications, including, Management, Supervision, and General Instructor.
