100 South Hill Street
Griffin, GA 30223
770-229-6400

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Uniform Patrol Division


The Uniform Patrol Division pprovides 24-hour law enforcement services to the citizens of Griffin. Through directed and preventive patrol, the Uniform Patrol Division seeks to deter street crime and burglaries. Uniform officers are the initial responders to calls for service and conduct traffic accident investigations. Uniform officers also assist citizens with medical and social problems through crisis intervention and/or referrals to the appropriate state or county agency.

They are also responsible for other events such as holiday enforcement details, community and business presentations, and managing school crossing guard assignments. The Zone Three Captain also compiles crash data and makes suggestions for improvements for the safety of our roads. This includes the request for road signs and highway designs to enhance the flow of traffic.


Major Homer Daniel

Homer Daniel has been with the Griffin Police Department for 26 years where he is currently the Major of the Uniform Patrol Division and is responsible for all operations affiliated with the uniform patrol division and animal control. Daniel holds a Bachelors degree from Mercer University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He has had past assignments in the Criminal Investigations Division. He is a General P.O.S.T. Instructor.

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Zone Captains

 


Captain Daniel has been with the Griffin Police Department for 30 years and is responsible for administration of court services. Captain Daniel holds a Management Certification from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training council that he acquired in 1996. Captain Daniel is responsible for Zone One.

Captain Dwayne Jones is a 24-year veteran of the Griffin Police Department. He has served as the crime analyst and manager of the records section of the Department. Captain Jones is a graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College and the F.B.I. National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Captain Jones has a Bachelors Degree from Mercer University and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. Captain Jones is responsible for Zone Two. He is a P.O.S.T. Instructor.
 
Donald Britt has been with the Griffin Police Department for 18 years and holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Albany State University. Captain Britt is a graduate of Columbus State University and the Georgia Law Enforcements Command College. Also, he has a Masters Degree in Public Administration. Captain Britt is responsible for Zone Four and assists Major Daniel with managing the Uniform Patrol Division.

 

Animal Control

The Griffin Police Department has two full time Animal Control officers whose main responsibility is to control the stray animal population within the city limits. Animal Control Officers also ensure that the residents within the city limits comply with all state and city laws concerning their animals.

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