COPS Connect January 2023 Newsletter

January 2023

Chief's Welcome

As we near the middle of winter and gear up for the warmth of spring, I again want to ask everyone to be situationally aware by locking your vehicle, making sure your home is secure and alarmed (if possible), and to call if you see anything out of the ordinary while you are out and about in our great city.

If you have listened to any of our Facebook Live broadcasts or attended any of our community meetings, you've heard us say that to truly be effective, we cannot police our city alone. We need the eyes and ears of our 85,000 residents to have a genuine impact on crime and our overall quality of life. We are all in this together and we look forward to serving you in 2023.

Thank you for your partnership and for your trust!

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live replay

View the Facebook Live replay on the JCPD Facebook page! Join Lt. Deb Coble, Capt. Todd Hood, and Officer Richard Gray as they discuss crime information, safety tips, and recognize officers.

January Safety Tip: Georgia's Move-Over Law

When approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with emergency lights flashing, you must move over. Officer Kennebrew highlights what you need to know about slowing down and preparing to stop for emergency vehicles.

JCPD collects more than 130 pounds of unused prescription drugs in 2023

In 2022, the Johns Creek Police Department collected 133 pounds of unused prescriptions at its Drug-Drop-Box in the lobby at City Hall, allowing citizens to safely dispose of unused medications and ensure these items do not get misused or endanger our environment.

The Drug-Drop-Box is available for use Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and is located in the lobby at City Hall at 11360 Lakefield Drive.

Chili Cook-Off raises money for Public Safety Foundation

Thanks to Six Bridges Brewing for hosting our annual Chili Cook-Off! While the Johns Creek Fire Department brought home the winner's trophy, both departments raised more than $2,500 for the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation at the fundraiser in January.

Save the dates! Upcoming JCPD events & activities

READY Women & Teen Safety & Self-Defense Class
Tuesday, Feb. 7, City Hall (Class full, check JCPD's Facebook page for upcoming class dates!)
Coffee with a Cop
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10 a.m. - noon, Bagel Boys (4620 Kimball Bridge Road)
Suicide Prevention Talk
Thursday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m., City Hall

JCPD is hiring!

Join our team! The Johns Creek Police Department is hiring police officers and a Mental Health Clinician. For more information, visit the police recruiting webpage or call Officer Phil Nguyen at 470-233-3802.