Major Scott Kreher is the Atlanta Police Department’s new Zone 5 Commander, replacing retiring Major Wayne Whitmire effective Thursday.
Major Kreher began 23 years ago as a patrol officer in Zone 3. He has served as an investigator in the major fraud division, a sergeant in Zones 1, 3, 5 and a lieutenant in Zone 4. He also worked in the vice division before being promoted to captain in Zone 4 as the assistant zone commander.
“I am grateful to Chief Turner for having the confidence in me to lead the men and women of Zone 5,” said Major Kreher. “Our partnership with the residents and business community is my number one priority and I look forward to working with everyone to make Zone 5 a safe place to live, work and play.”
“I recognize that a key element of success is to put the right leadership in the right place at the right time. I am confident that Major Kreher will bring fresh thinking to the table,” said Police Chief George Turner. “It takes a strong leader to oversee the vibrant and busy downtown area and with his many years of experience, the transition will be seamless.”
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