Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan—who a spokesperson said founded the Dunwoody Police Department in 2009—will retire June 1, according to City Manager Eric Linton.
Grogan will retire with more than 41 years of law enforcement experience and was Dunwoody’s first and only police chief at the time of the announcement.
“One of the main reasons Dunwoody became a city was to improve public safety in our community, and Chief Grogan embraced this challenge from day one,” said Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “He built a department that exceeded expectations and prioritized community policing. We’ve been so lucky to have his leadership and are so grateful for his service. We wish him well on his journey.”
Grogan began his career in 1981 with the Marietta Police Department, before being named chief of police for the newly formed city of Dunwoody in 2008. In 2023, he was named Outstanding Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
“I have had the privilege of working alongside some of the most dedicated and professional individuals within the law enforcement community while in Dunwoody,” said Grogan. “Their steadfast commitment to serving this community has set an unwavering standard for excellence, making the Dunwoody Police Department a source of immense pride for our community.”
Grogan has published numerous law enforcement articles and two books on law enforcement’s use of social media. He also hosts a website called “Top Cop Leadership,” which provides informational resources and consulting for those preparing for and serving as police chiefs.
City officials also lauded Grogan for his participation in a variety of community programs including Coffee with a Cop, Polar Plunge, National Night Out, and Read Across America, and for his leadership roles in non-profit organizations including I Care Atlanta, Special Olympics Georgia, and Convoy of Care.
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