The Training Division is overseen by Lt. Denver Atwood.
email: datwood@cityofnewnan.org
phone: 770-254-2355 ext 123
During 2017, several programs and training were implemented. Those programs included the Take Home Vehicle program and the Master Patrolman program.
The Command Staff implemented continuing education through local colleges, Project Management Professionals program, and received 27 hours of training in Leadership Development. Additionally, officers completed a total of 11,657 hours of POST training. Each officer completed the Use of Force and De-escalation Options for Gaining Compliance training and Fostering Positive Community Relation training as required by the Governor’s Initiative training requirements of 2017. Officers also received specialized training in Advanced Drug Interdiction Techniques and Youth Mental Health First Aid. Two Lieutenants became certified instructors in the Crowd Management and Mobile Field Force, and 5 officers became certified in the Georgia Crisis Intervention Team Program.
Units
Training
1 Joseph-Hannah Blvd. Newnan, Georgia 30263
770-254-2355
770-254-2346
