COPS Connect October Newsletter

October 2023

Chief's Welcome

It’s hard to believe Halloween and Thanksgiving are upon us. I don’t know about you but for me, this is my favorite time of year as the weather is cooler and the leaves are falling. With the holidays right around the corner, please make sure if you have children to teach them about the dangers of traffic and being visible as they Trick or Treat around town. Our Officers will be out working in an effort to keep all of our little ghosts and goblins safe but we need your help to make sure all of the children in our community are protected during a very fun time of the year. As we have reminded you before, if you go out of town for Thanksgiving, please feel free to use our vacation watch program.

Honored and humbled to serve!

~ Chief Mark Mitchell

Watch JCPD's Facebook Live replay

View the Facebook Live replay on the JCPD Facebook page! Watch Chief Mark Mitchell and Lt. Deb Coble as they discuss safety tips, police announcements, and more!

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cybersecurity awareness encompasses understanding the most recent security threats, cybersecurity best practices, the risks of clicking on a malicious link or obtaining an infected attachment, interacting online, and disclosing sensitive information.

Please keep these four things in mind:

1. Keeping strong passwords - Make them long, strong, and unique

2. Turn on Two-Factor Authentication

3. Be able to recognize phishing or scamming attempts

4. Keeping software up to date with the latest security updates on your devices

Halloween Safety Tips

Active Shooter Class set for Wednesday, Nov. 1

Join us to learn how to respond to active shooter situations. This in-person event will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and others in emergency situations. Learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable insights on how to stay safe and take appropriate actions. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your personal safety.

What you do matters!

When: Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Where: Johns Creek Police Headquarters, 11360 Lakefield Drive (in Court Room)

Cost: Free

*This is not a class for young children. Ages 12 and older.

October Safety Tip

Officer Kenneth Kennebrew highlights what to do if you are in an automobile accident. Watch the video.

New officers join JCPD

Congratulations to Aaron Vidal and Maxwell Le, who graduated from the Police Academy earlier this month. They are now officially Police Officers with the Johns Creek Police Department and are starting their field training program. Please say hello to them if you see them on the street!

Thousands attend Trunk or Treat event

From ghosts and gobins to superheroes, we enjoyed seeing all the costumes and passing out treats during the JCPD's annual Trunk or Treat event at City Hall this month. We hope everyone has a safe and fun Halloween!

JCPD is hiring!

Join our team!

The pay range varies based on certified officer experience level, military service, and education.

We offer:

* Hiring Bonus of $5,000 at the completion of field training.

* $800 housing stipend for those who live in Johns Creek.

* The City provides eligible employees with a retirement savings plan. Traditional and ROTH options are available. Full-time employees are eligible for retirement savings after six months of employment. Currently, the City contributes 12% into a 401(a) and matches employee contributions up to 5% into a 457 account. Money contributed or matched by the City is subject to a graduated 5 year vesting period.

* Officers able to have beards with a minimal fee to the Johns Creek Public Safety Foundation.

* Officers are able to have visible tattoos.

* Take-home vehicles (Tahoe SUV) with the latest in police technology.

* Outer loadbearing carriers to be deployed soon.

* In-house gym and locker rooms.

* Specialized assignments to include Criminal Investigations, Clinician Officer Response Team, SWAT, Narcotics, Community Policing, Traffic Safety Unit, Motors and K-9.

For more information, call our Recruiting Officer Phil Nguyen at 470-233-3802 or visit the City website.