COPS Connect July Newsletter

July 2023

Chief's Welcome

I hope your summer has been eventful and your children are getting ready to go back to school as the fall season approaches.

I would like to keep you mindful of a few safety tips for the new school year. Mainly, please be aware of your speed in our neighborhoods and school zones to help make certain you and the children in our community are safe and sound when they are dropped off and picked up from their school facility. All too many times across our country, we see tragic accidents involving speed and yes, distracted driving causing serious injury or even death to our school-aged youth.

If you see a motorist driving recklessly around our schools or see anything suspicious, please call 911 so an officer can respond and investigate the matter. As I have said many times, we can’t police our City alone. With your support and assistance, we will continue to strive to give our community the best quality of life our citizens deserve and expect from the JCPD.

Humbled, honored, and blessed to serve!

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live replay

View the Facebook Live replay on the JCPD Facebook page! Watch Lt. Deb Coble, Lt. Shannon Layne, and Records Clerk Meredith O'Neill as they discuss crime information, safety tips, and recognize officers.

July Safety Tip: Burglary Prevention

Johns Creek Police Officer Ken Kennebrew highlights pool and water safety for your family this summer. Watch the safety tip video.

JCPD wins Award of Excellence for 'Worth-It-Wednesday' program

TheJohns Creek Police Department (JCPD) has received the prestigious Dr. Curtis E McClung/Motorola Award of Excellence from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

The department's “Worth-it-Wednesday” program has enabled JCPD to mentor children in a positive manner, build relationships with the students and their families, and lead to officers being regularly, invited to be engaged and other school activities.

Watch the Worth-It-Wednesday video.

JCPD officers receive promotions

Congratulations to Johns Creek Police Officer Robert DeRouchie, who has been promoted to corporal.

Congratulations to Johns Creek Police Officer Rob Lemke, who has been promoted to sergeant.

View the JCPD Annual Report

Check out the police department's 2022 Annual Report. Get all our stats on crimes, use of force, outreach initiatives and much more!

View the Annual Report [PDF].

JCPD officers recognized by City Council

Members of the Johns Creek Police Department (JCPD) were recognized by City Council for various accomplishments.

JCPD Citizens Auxiliary Police Services (CAPS) officer Deetra Pickens received a Lifesaving Award for her efforts in successfully performing the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim while accompanying the Chattahoochee High School Music Department visit to Disney World this spring. Because of her CAPS training, Pickens was able to save a man’s life.

Officer Chris Nguyen received a Lifesaving Award for saving the lives of two men who had overdosed. Nguyen administered Narcan to both individuals and due to his efforts, they survived.

Officer Shy’Keya Wimberly was recognized for winning four gold medals at the U.S. Police & Fire Championships last month in San Diego, CA. Wimberly won gold in the 100, 200, and 400 meter event, as well as the 400 hurdle event.

Lieut. Tyler Seymour was recognized after being selected as one of 80 police officers from around the world to participate in the 2023 Special Olympics Torch Run. Seymour represented the department as he ran the final leg in Greece and Germany.

Congratulations to all on their accomplishments!