COPS Connect November 2022 Newsletter

November 2022

Chief's Welcome

It’s had to believe the holiday season is already upon us. I know many of our supportive residents will be heading out of town to visit family and loved ones.

Please don’t forget to use our effective Vacation Watch program. Once you sign up, our Patrol Officers will come by to check your residence to make sure it is safe and secure. Please fill out all of the pertinent information we need to know before we check your home.

Officers will also be out in force this holiday season watching our shopping centers in an effort to prevent entering autos and to detect and deter DUI drivers. Please help us by securing your vehicles and do not leave your valuables (wallet, credit cards, laptop, tablet, or weapons) unattended in your vehicle while at your residence or if you are out and about in our City. Also, if you or a family member have a little too much to drink, there are numerous ride shares at you fingertips. Please don’t chance drinking and driving for your safety and for the safety of other motorists on our roadways.

These are just a few tips to help all of us continue the very good quality of life we have here in Johns Creek. As always, if you need us, please don’t hesitate to call 911.

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live

View the Facebook Live broadcast on the JCPD Facebook page on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 12:30 p.m. Join Lt. Deb Coble, Officer Phil Nguyen, and Captain Todd Hood as they discuss crime information, safety tips, and recognize officers.

Nominate a local family for annual Operation Winter Wonderland

The Johns Creek Police Department is donating Christmas trees and holiday decorations to deserving Johns Creek families in need. Do you know of a local family who needs a little extra help this holiday season? Nominate them using the online form. Deadline for entries is Monday, Dec. 12 at noon.

Heading out of town for the holidays? Sign up for Vacation Watch

If you're headed out of town for the holidays, sign up for the Johns Creek Police Department's Vacation Watch. Complete the online form to have JCPD officers check on your home while you're away.

JCPD officers recognized by City Council

City Council recognized five Johns Creek Police Department officers for a Distinguished Act of Bravery and Extraordinary and Selfless Courage in response to a homicide investigation in the City this past summer.

Sergeant George Hodge, Officer Troy Morgan, Officer Dominique Nguyen, Officer Bradley Rosenquist, and Officer Shafaa Sammander were recognized with a police cross award.

Congratulations and thank you for your service!

Officer of the Quarter

Congratulations to Officer Dominique Nguyen for being selected as the Officer of the Third Quarter!

JCPD participates in Cricket Tournament

Chief Mark Mitchell participated in the ribbon cutting and coin toss for the inaugural Giving Thanks Cricket Tournament at Shakerag Park over the Thanksgiving weekend. The tournament raised $7,700 for the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation (PSF). Thanks for all the support!

Did You Know: Bicycle Laws

To promote multi-modal transportation and bicycle use, City Council recently amended the City Code to allow kids 18 years old or younger to ride bicycles on sidewalks.

From the code: Bicycles may be operated on a public sidewalk regardless of width for persons 18 years of age or younger. Whenever any person is riding a bicycle upon a sidewalk, that person shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal before overtaking and passing the pedestrian.

Everyone can operate a bicycle on a public multi-use trail at least 8 feet in width.

Don’t forget: give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.

JCPD is hiring!

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