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MARIETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

240 LEMON STREET, MARIETTA, GEORGIA 30060-1688


Policing with a Vision

Chief Dan Flynn

PHONE (770) 794-5300

Public Information Officer – Officer Brittany Wallace
770-794-5370 (office) 770-235-1915 (cell)
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Marietta’s Pastor’s Police Academy
Receives Statewide Recognition

The Marietta Police Department Pastor’s Police Academy Program has received statewide recognition by having been selected by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and by Motorola, Inc. as one of three finalists for the prestigious Dr. Curtis McClung Award of Excellence. The Motorola/ Dr. Curtis McClung Award of Excellence is awarded in recognition of an inaugural and innovative program that fulfills a department’s goal or vision for their community. Final selection of the award winner will occur at the G.A.C.P. Conference in Savannah, July 27, 2015.
The Pastor’s Police Academy was conceptualized to reach out to faith-based leaders of all races and cultures in order to increase mutual understanding and resolve any community concerns. There are 54 churches in the city limits of Marietta and all pastors and youth pastors are invited and encouraged to attend the Pastor’s Police Academy which meets for two hours, once a week for four weeks. Throughout these four weeks pastors study the law, judgmental use of force, cybercrime, and other related current topics. Pastors are welcome to ask questions, contribute new ideas, voice concerns or discuss contemporary police–community related issues while attending these sessions.
The first Pastor’s Police Academy was so successful not only in creating lasting friendships between the group of Pastors and officers, but also prompted the creation of a permanent group which meets once a quarter called “The Faith-Based Forum”. This forum, which is designed for graduates of the Pastor’s Police Academy, will enable them to continue to meet and exchange ideas. The Marietta Police Department is currently accepting applications for the next Pastor’s Police Academy which begins in early September. If you have any questions or interest in applying please contact Sgt. Foster at 770-794-5358.

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