
Since the Johns Creek Department was launched in 2008, Johns Creek has consistently
been acknowledged as one of the safest cities in the country.
Some recent accolades include:
#1 Best Place to Live in Georgia, Homesnacks.net (2019)
#2 Safest City in Georgia, Homesnacks.net (2019)
#1 Safest City in Georgia, Homesnacks.net (2018)
#3 Safest City in Georgia; Safewise.com (2018)
#1 Safest City in Georgia, National Council for Home Safety & Security (2017, 2018)
#1 Safest City in Georgia; 62nd Safest in the nation; NeighborhoodScout.com (2018)
Check out other important information, such as Safest City, Best Place to Live, and more at www.johnscreekga.gov/quicklinks/about/demographics/demographics
In 2010, JCPD was awarded
certification by the Commission
on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies (CALEA),
setting a record for the
swiftest time from founding to
accreditation in the history of
CALEA. JCPD was recertified in
2013 by CALEA with
Excellence through the Gold
Standards process.
There are approximately 180,000
law enforcement agencies in the
country and only 665 or 3.7
percent are accredited by CALEA.
Being very aware of the current
opioid crisis in our country,
the Johns Creek Police
Department established a Crisis
Intervention Team specifically
trained to de-escalate tense
situations with people who
struggle with mental health or
addiction issues. Police vehicles
carry medication to counter-act
heroin overdoses.
JCPD is the first agency in the
Greater Atlanta area to launch
an open data portal, enabling
citizens, academics, and media
to access police data in an
interactive online format. Aptly
named Police to Citizen, or P2C, the
portal gives access that includes police
department statistics, community
reports, and the department’s
progress towards key goals. JCPD
also offers a free mobile app
called JCPD4ME for iPhones and
Androids that allow people to
access several services with
their cell phones.
Community Safety Day-
The Johns Creek Fire Department
jointly sponsors with the Johns
Creek Police Department an
annual public event called “Community
Safety Day.” The Fire and Police
departments perform various
safety demonstrations. The event
gives the residents of Johns
Creek a chance to understand the
complexity and importance of the
Fire and Police services.
JCPD Citizens Police
Academy- The JCPD
Citizens Police Academy is a
nine-week course that offers an
up-close look into the JCPD
operations and policies. Weekly
class includes instruction in
criminal investigations,
narcotics, demonstrations of K-9
and SWAT Units, and practical
exercises, such as traffic
enforcement. The Citizens Police
Academy is open to all Johns
Creek residents (21+ yrs.) who
successfully pass a criminal
history check.
JCPD Citizens Auxiliary
Police Services- The
JCPD Citizen Auxiliary Police
Services (CAPS) assists police
in handling many necessary
duties that don’t require a law
enforcement officer such as
directing traffic, patrolling
parks, conducting residential
and business checks, helping
manage administrative work, and
working community events.
Candidates must be graduates of
Citizens’ Police Academy, pass a
criminal background check
interview, and take 20 hours of
specialized training.
Active Shooter Training-
The Johns Creek Police
Department (JCPD) conduct Civilian Response to Active
Shooter Events (C.R.A.S.E.) throughout the year.
Instructors teach civilian-minded classes with tips and
strategies to help survive if individuals find
themselves in an active shooter situation. The classes
are open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
Registration is required.
The C.R.A.S.E. classes
will be held:
March 13, 7 p.m., Johns Creek United Methodist Church,
11180 Medlock Bridge Road
March 20, 7 p.m., Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge
Road
PACT (Neighborhood
Watch)- Johns Creek
residents collaborate with JCPD
officers to identify potential
crime or clarify any
misinformation about criminal
activity in area neighborhoods.
There is no cost for the
service and is open Johns Creek
residential neighborhoods.
radKIDS (Children’s
Safety)- JCPD offers
radKIDS, which is a nationally
recognized children’s safety
program. Children’s safety
topics include home, school, and
vehicle safety,
good/bad/uncomfortable touch,
stranger tricks, (including
physical defense against
abduction), and self-realization
of personal power.
Teen Girls and Women’s
Safety and Self Defense Class-
The Johns Creek Police
Department offers safety and
self-defense classes for
teenaged girls and women who
together learn situational
awareness and basic self-defense
tactics. The 2 ½ hour class
combines lecture and practical
self-defense roleplaying.
Women’s Safety and
Awareness- JCPD began a
Women’s Safety and Awareness
program to help women become
more aware of potential dangers
and to be better prepared in a
threatening situation. The is no
cost for the class and is open
to all Johns Creek women.
STOP (teen driver
intervention)- JCPD,
through the Johns Creek
Municipal Court system, offers a
teen driver safety education
program. The program includes
classroom instruction, community
service, and STOP car window
decal. There is no cost, and is
open to drivers 17-20 years old
who receive a traffic violation
from the JCPD.
Underage Drinking
Diversion- The Diversion Education program is targeted to young violators who are 17-20 years old. The program teaches
the negative impact of underage
drinking and offers an
alternative to arrest in
underage drinking offenses
excluding DUI. Voluntary
enrollment is based on the
discretion of the responding
JCPD officer. Mandatory
compliance by the violator’s
parent/legal guardian is
required.
Vacation Watch-
Residents of Johns Creek can
request JCPD officers to check
on homes when residents are on
vacation. JCPD officers will
conduct daily checks on
residences at no charge.
Traffic Enforcement-
Residents and businesses can
request additional traffic
officers when there are concerns about a
potential safety issue related
to traffic problems and repeated
traffic violators. There is no
charge for the service.
Patrol Request-
Residents can request additional
JCPD patrol for areas if there
are safety or other concerns in
their neighborhoods. There is no
charge for the service.
Trunk or Treat-
Many Johns Creek residents attend the JCPD Annual
Trunk-or-Treat celebration each year. The officers and
support staff of the Johns Creek Police are proud and
enthusiastic to be part of the Johns Creek community.
Various JCPD units compete to be the “Best Show,” which
often includes elaborate
haunted houses, REAL super
heroes, and various fun
activities. The Johns Creek
Police Department’s Trunk or
Treat Halloween celebration has
become an acclaimed family event
in the community. An estimated
2000 people attended JCPD’s
Trunk or Treat celebration, and
the entertaining event grows
larger each year. The event is
free to the public.
Johns Creek Police Department
Headquarters
Ed Densmore- Chief of Police
11360 Lakefield Drive
Johns Creek, GA. 30097
678-474-1600
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