Cherokee County School District Police, GA

Today, our department’s Emergency Communication Facilitator, Bob Williams, had the opportunity to speak with the Aviation program students at ACTIVE Academy.

He shared a wealth of knowledge, along with valuable real-world experiences and engaging helicopter stories that brought his presentation to life. Opportunities like this help inspire and educate the next generation of aviation professionals, and we’re proud to be a part of their journey!

This morning, Officer Thomas and Officer Rezagholizadeh had a great time participating in Mill Creek Middle School’s “Tat the Teacher” fundraiser to support cancer awareness 💛

Our officers enjoy events like this—they provide a fun and meaningful opportunity to connect with students while supporting an important cause. We are proud of their willingness to get involved and make a positive impact in our schools!

Our school district is increasing safety for students and bus drivers by installing cameras on school bus stop-arms. Our team of 450 dedicated bus drivers drive 27,500 miles a day to transport students to and from school throughout the county. Our bus drivers exceed state requirements for training and the transportation maintenance team holds the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence – a combination that illustrates our commitment to student safety aboard buses. Beginning this month, we're taking another step to advance student rider and bus driver safety. All school buses now will be equipped with the cameras to identify drivers who illegally pass buses that are stopped and actively loading or unloading students.

A 30-day warning period begins March 30, 2026; during this period, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus will receive a warning notice by mail with no financial penalty. Beginning May 4, 2026, drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus will be issued a $1,000 citation by mail.

The installation of these cameras was prompted by a rising rate of incidents. Our Transportation department conducts an annual audit during which all our bus drivers on the same day record how many drivers illegally pass their stopped bus while students are loading and unloading. During last school year’s audit, 262 drivers illegally passed our bus drivers in one day.

Please read more about this new safety measure online here: https://tinyurl.com/CCSDsafebus

This morning, Cherokee County School District was proud to host our monthly School Safety & Security Networking Group at Woodstock High School, bringing together safety leaders from across metro Atlanta and our public safety partners.

Representatives from multiple school districts and agencies including, Fulton, Atlanta, Cobb, Marietta, Paulding, Dawson, Alpharetta PD, GEMA/HS, AFCEMA, and the Georgia Department of Education, came together to collaborate, share best practices, and strengthen our collective approach to school safety.

A key focus of today’s meeting was the Ready Georgia Seal of Preparedness, presented by Mark Muma with the Georgia Department of Education (GADoE). The discussion centered on how schools and districts can enhance emergency preparedness, align with state standards, and build safer learning environments through comprehensive planning and coordination.
These partnerships and conversations are critical. When we work together, we ensure that our schools are not only prepared, but resilient.

Thank you to all who attended and continue to support school safety across our region!

National School Resource Officer Day is February 15th. This week our Officers have been shown just how important and appreciated they are. We want to say Thank You not just today, but every day to our dedicated School Resource Officers for protecting our schools, building positive relationships with students, and serving as trusted mentors every day. Your impact reaches far beyond safety — you help strengthen our entire CCSD community.

Today, the district celebrated the Support Staff Employees of the Year, and we are proud to recognize two outstanding members from our team:

Randy Streetman, Security Support Specialist, received the award for our department and Officer Tyler Thomas receiving the award for River Ridge High School.

Both were honored for their dedication, professionalism, and the positive impact they make every day. We truly appreciate their hard work and commitment to keeping our schools and community safe. Congratulations to you both on this well-deserved recognition!

Happy Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!

We want to say Thank You to all of our Officers for the care, dedication, and vigilance they show every day to protect our students and staff. Knowing you’re there brings real peace of mind to our schools and families. Your work truly makes a difference, and it is deeply appreciated. 💙

Wildcat to Wolverine Club!!

This club is designed to help young boys grow into respectful, responsible, and confident young men. Through intentional lessons and discussions, they focus on leadership, respect for others, kindness, accountability, and making positive choices both in and out of school.

WES invites strong role models from the community to talk with the students and reinforce these values through real-life experiences. When our department was invited to speak, we couldn't have chosen a better person for the job than Ofc. Mark Hand.

What an incredible fair well for our Officer Zapp. Thank You to our wonderful community, local and surrounding agencies that assisted and made this day so special not just for our department but for Officer Zapp’s family.