DUNWOODY, Ga. — Dunwoody City Manager Eric Linton announced Feb. 15 the promotion of Deputy Chief Mike Carlson to the position of police chief.
“Deputy Chief Mike Carlson has been with the Dunwoody Police Department since day one,” Linton said. “He has proven himself to be a strong and respected leader.”
The transition will begin right away, and Carlson will officially start his new role in April.
“I’m confident that he is more than ready and right for the top job,” Linton said. “He has the support of officers in the department and members of the community.” Carlson holds a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and public safety from Reinhardt University and a master’s in public administration from Columbus State University.
He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange and the Senior Management Institute for Policing at the Police Executive Research Forum.
Carlson will succeed Chief Billy Grogan, who announced last month that he will step down June 1.
“Carlson’s record of excellence spans the entire history of the Dunwoody Police Department, consistently delivering outstanding service to the citizens of our community,” Grogan said. “With unwavering confidence, I believe his leadership will propel the department to new heights of success.”
Carlson was one of the founding members of the Dunwoody Police Department, joining as a sergeant in 2009. He coordinated the startup of the department’s Citizen Police Academy, Neighborhood Watch, and Chaplain programs.
He was promoted to lieutenant in 2015, major in 2019, and deputy chief in 2021, overseeing the department’s day-to-day operations.
“As the men and women of the Dunwoody Police Department continue to build upon Chief Billy Grogan’s outstanding legacy, we wish him a happy and well-deserved…
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