ATLANTA — The Georgia General Assembly honored Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan Jan. 31, two weeks after the city announced his retirement.
Grogan, Dunwoody’s first and only police chief, will step down June 1. He has more than 41 years in law enforcement.
Both houses of the General Assembly adopted resolutions in January recognizing Grogan as Georgia’s 2023-24 Outstanding Police Chief of the Year
Another resolution recognized Jan. 31 as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol.
Grogan was joined by state representatives and senators, Dunwoody Deputy Chief Mike Carlson, Mayor Lynn Deutsch and City Manager Eric Linton.
“The support from the Mayor and City Council has been equally commendable, fostering an environment conducive to the success of our officers and professional staff,” Grogan wrote in his retirement letter to Linton. “While I eagerly anticipate the prospect of retirement and the increased time with my family, bidding farewell to this chapter is undeniably bittersweet.”
Grogan started his career in law enforcement in 1981 with the Marietta Police Department where he rose to the rank of deputy police chief.
“I’m grateful for the high standards he set and the leadership and commitment he showed every day,” Linton said. “I will miss Chief Grogan professionally and personally, but I’m confident that he has set the department on a course for continued excellence.”
State Sen. Sally Harrell, representing Dunwoody in District 40, spoke about the resolution.
“I have never heard a bad word about Chief Grogan because he has served with care, courage and selfless dedication,” Harrell said.
Career in law enforcement
The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police presented Grogan with the Louis M. Dekmar Chief of the Year Award in July.
Grogan served as the 52nd president…
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