Allison Stephanouk

Lt Roger Nalls, Cobb Police Homeland Security Commander and Officer Aaron Wilson, Cobb PIO discuss safety and security at large events in light of the recent terror attack in New Orleans. Discussion centered on the interagency cooperation that takes place between neighboring jurisdictions as well as state and federal agencies. Peparation and communications play key […]

Donna Georgiana and Chris Miller with Gotcha Covered Blankets believe in honoring the many acts of kindness police officers perform every day and that’s why some of those officers will be recipients of awards at their upcoming gala on January 24. The organization, founded after the suicide of young police officer Mitchell Georgiana, focuses efforts

 Joey Stafford shares details about the Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office GRIP program that helps prepare inmates for life after release from jail. With in-custody jobs and training programs, released participants are better prepared for re-entry into the community. In addition to vocational training, Stafford explains how help with housing and sober living facility partnerships are

Commissioner Michael Nail started his career as a probation officer and worked in all aspects of corrections before serving as the first commissioner of The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) following its formation in 2015. Recognizing employment, housing, mental health services and addiction services as central to the success of supervised offenders, DCS emphasizes

Roswell Fire Department Chaplain Dorie Griggs explains the very important role chaplains play in the first responder community. In the face of tragedies, a comforting figure serves a valuable function to victims as well as the first responders working in their high-pressure environment. Dorie discusses the interaction between the Roswell Fire and Roswell Police Departments

“Isn’t it better that your first experience with the police is a positive one and not at a traffic stop,” asks Sgt. Anwar Sillah of the Dunwoody Police Department. Building a closer, positive relationship between teens and the police is critical for communities and a real passion for Sgt. Sillah as he leads the Teen

The Citizens Police Academy brings about valuable relationship building when citizens can actually see behind the scenes of police work in the community and officers gain insight into how the citizens they serve are interested and engaged in public safety. Officers Cabral and Aguirre discuss the program and the participant activities. They also discuss the

Marietta Police Department Wellness Officer Jonnie Moeller-Reed explains that while it’s difficult enough to recruit someone willing to devote themselves to public service and to wear a gun every day, additional effort and resources need to go toward keeping officers healthy and mentally well. Officer Moeller-Reed developed the Wellness Officer role when she witnessed the