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Monday, March 26, 2007
What would you say to the new police chief?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Last week the Clayton County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted in Jeff Turner as Police Chief. The county’s first African-American to hold the position graciously accepted amid a rousing standing ovation.
Many hail this appointment as the best decision our Commissioners have made for Clayton in a long time. With 20-plus years experience working for the CCPD, Turner was chosen from a pool of seven candidates with varied criminal justice experience. He officially inherits the CCPD at a time when the county’s reputation for crime is at its worst. Undeterred, Turner is working on the department’s 2007-2008 budget, preparing to ask the Commission for money to hire more officers.
Our new Chief also comes in with a plan, and he needs our help. Turner’s strategy is to develop closer relationships between the CCPD and residents by rezoning officer beats, so each community gets to personally know the officers patrolling it’s streets. Teaching residents what to look for when crimes are being committed and providing good descriptions to police is key. He would also like to see neighborhood watches implemented throughout the county, and has many other positive ideas to help make Clayton a safer place to live, work and play.
Did you agree with the Commissioners’ decision to hire Turner? Can he help turn things around, and will you help if need be? What do you think of his plans for joint police and community involvement to help solve crime? If you had an opportunity to speak with Chief Turner directly, what would you suggest the CCPD do to eliminate crime in Clayton?
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