Fulton County Police Department, Atlanta, GA

It’s National Police Week and a time to reflect on and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while doing the job they loved.

Two of our fallen officers, Officer David Leslie Hagins EOW: December 14, 1980 and Officer Christopher Bieker May EOW: August 19, 1991, were honored this week by the Sandy Springs Police at their new Police Headquarters. Officer Hagins was shot and killed while responding to the burglary of a jewelry store and Officer May was shot and killed while investigating a shooting in a residential neighborhood. Both of these incidents took place in Fulton County in locations that are now within the city limits of Sandy Springs.

We joined Sandy Springs Police, Officer Hagins’ family and fellow officers in a touching ceremony in which a training room was dedicated to each officer to ensure their legacy lives on.

Happy Mother’s Day! Mothers are our biggest cheerleaders and give so much. Make sure to thank them today for all they do!

Congratulations to our newly promoted Major M. Smith! She has faithfully served with the Fulton County Police Department for the past 23 years and will be over Support Operations.

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and we are celebrating our amazing 911 dispatchers who keep us safe and in the know! Thank you for all you do for us.

We want to thank Cliftondale Elementary School for inviting us to Career Day! It’s always a great day when we get to spend time building relationships with our youth.

Happy Easter from all of us at the Fulton County Police Department.

Join us tomorrow for our Healthy Pets event from 10am - 1 pm. Fulton County residents can bring their dogs and cats to receive FREE:

🐶 Vaccinations
🐱 Vouchers for Spay/Neuter
🐶 Microchipping
🐱 Pet food/leashes/collars
🐶 Licensing
…and so much more!

There will be food for the humans too!

We are proud to welcome our newest recruit, Officer Pokey.

Officer Pokey will be serving in a dual role as both Police Officer and Animal Control Officer. His qualifications include:

- 15 years of experience “coming out of his shell”

- Advanced training in slow-speed pursuits

- A natural ability to carry his own protective gear at all times

- And an unmatched commitment to taking things… one step at a time

Residents are advised: if you see Officer Pokey responding to an emergency, please remain calm… and maybe offer him a ride.

Welcome to the force Officer Pokey!🚔🐢

Please join us in congratulating Major Nicole Alexander, Field Operations Commander, and Major Nikki Dwyer, Animal Services Commander, on their well-deserved promotions to the rank of Major with the Fulton County Police Department.

Both leaders have been tremendous assets to our department throughout their careers, serving in numerous divisions and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to professionalism, leadership, and service to our community. Their dedication to mentoring officers, strengthening our operations, and supporting the citizens of Fulton County has made a lasting impact on our agency.

Major Alexander and Major Dwyer exemplify the values of integrity, teamwork, and excellence that guide the Fulton County Police Department every day. We are proud to recognize their accomplishments and look forward to their continued leadership as they help guide our department forward.

Please join us in congratulating Major Nicole Alexander and Major Nikki Dwyer on this significant achievement! 👏🚔

🚨IN CUSTODY🚨
Back in January we asked for the public's help identifying the suspect responsible for a horrific case of Animal Cruelty that occurred at the parking deck at Atlantic Station last summer. That suspect has been identified as Dorie Trimez Wilson and is now in custody at the Fulton County Jail with no bond. Wilson has been charged with two counts of Be******ty and two counts of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, all felonies.

Wilson has an extensive criminal history dating back almost thirty years and was taken into custody by Fulton County Police on February 6th for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon in a separate case. At the time of his arrest, he was out on bond for a third case for Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance and Possession of Schedule I Controlled Substance.

We will continue to seek justice for all animals in Fulton County and ensure that these offenders are held accountable.