Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta

Lawrenceville hosting forums to strengthen community-police relations

The Lawrenceville Police Department will hold a series of forums in order to strengthen the relationship between its officers and city residents.
The Lawrenceville Police Department will hold a series of forums in order to strengthen the relationship between its officers and city residents.
By Amanda C. Coyne
Oct 3, 2017

The Lawrenceville Police Department will hold a series of forums in order to strengthen the relationship between its officers and city residents.

11 cadets graduate from Gwinnett County Police Academy

The first forum is scheduled for Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. and will be held at the department's headquarters at 300 Jackson St. Future forums will be announced on the city website's meetings calendar.

The first forum will provide an overview of the services the department provides to the public. “Crime-related facts and strategies” will also be discussed, said Chief Randy Johnson in a statement.

“We are looking forward to engaging the public and building relationships with the citizens of this community,” Johnson said.

Like Gwinnett County News on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter and Instagram

Nearly 150 people took part in the tournament.

About the Author

Amanda Coyne is a hyperlocal reporter for the AJC, covering Gwinnett County.

Follow Amanda C. Coyne on facebookFollow Amanda C. Coyne on twitter
More Stories

Keep Reading

Atlanta police officers offer an early assist with the search for Rockdale County escaped inmate Timothy Shane, who ran away from Grady Memorial Hospital on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Escaped Rockdale inmate arrested in Newton County

An escaped Rockdale County inmate has been apprehended in Newton County after three days on the run, according to officials.

11m ago

Report: Traffic fatalities outpace homicides in metro Atlanta

Analysis draws comparison between the two, pointing out that roadway deaths should be more preventable than violence, with proven safety upgrades that can prevent them.

Roswell, South Fulton select new mayors in runoff election

Runoffs decided more than a dozen local contests in metro Atlanta on Tuesday.

The Latest

Atlanta police officers offer an early assist with the search for Rockdale County escaped inmate Timothy Shane, who ran away from Grady Memorial Hospital on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (Ben Hendren for the AJC)

Credit: Ben Hendren for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Escaped Rockdale inmate arrested in Newton County

11m ago

Funding cuts threaten legal services for at-risk Atlantans

Report: Traffic fatalities outpace homicides in metro Atlanta

Featured

Austin Walters died from an overdose in 2021 after taking a Xanax pill laced with fentanyl, his father said. A new law named after Austin and aimed at preventing deaths from fentanyl has resulted in its first convictions in Georgia, prosecutors said. (Family photo)

Credit: Family photo

A 30-year-old’s overdose sparked a new law. Now courts are testing how far it can go.

Austin’s Law, passed in 2024, is leading to convictions of fentanyl dealers after a father’s fight for justice following his son’s overdose death.

Jared Curtis isn’t the only Georgia football storyline to watch on signing day

What will National Signing Day look like? It is starting to materialize significant storylines.

Search for inmate who escaped from Grady hospital enters second day

Timothy Shane is accused of stealing an SUV and then crashing it during the getaway, according to authorities.