Chattahoochee Hills Police

11/11/2026

This little friend slipped out of her harness near The Blue Eyed Daisy in Serenbe around 10AM this morning. Her name is Dewey and she’s about 6 months old. She’s friendly, microchipped, and her owner is worried sick about her! They’re from out of town and were exploring our beautiful trails. If you see her, please let us know so we can get her back safe and sound!

11/06/2026

Celebrating Leadership and New Beginnings!

Last night, during the November 5th Chattahoochee Hills City Council meeting, we had the honor of recognizing two members of the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department as they took the next step in their law enforcement careers. Please join us in congratulating Sergeant Robert Winter and Corporal Zach Phillips on their well-earned promotions!

Both officers successfully completed our department's promotional assessment process, demonstrating the knowledge, judgment, and leadership potential necessary to take on greater responsibilities.

~ Sergeant Robert Winter will transition to Day Shift, serving as the shift supervisor on the rotation opposite Sergeant Scott Wood.

~ Corporal Zach Phillips will assume the Evening Shift supervisory assignment previously held by Sergeant Winter.

Their new assignments will officially take effect on November 14th.

One of the most meaningful parts of last night's ceremony was having their families participate in the pinning of their new rank insignia. Law enforcement is a profession that requires sacrifice, not just from the officers wearing the uniform, but also from the families who stand behind them. It was only fitting that those who have supported these officers throughout their careers shared in this special moment.

As part of the celebration, Chief Digou presented each officer with a Fisher Space Pen and a copy of Extreme Ownership, two gifts symbolizing important principles of leadership: the ability to perform under pressure and the willingness to take responsibility for the outcome.

These promotions reflect our continued commitment to developing leaders from within, recognizing professional achievement, and building a stronger department for the community we proudly serve.

Chief Digou closed the ceremony with a message for our newest supervisors:

"Your rank gives you authority. Your actions will determine whether you earn respect, and your willingness to serve others will define your leadership."

Congratulations, Sergeant Winter and Corporal Phillips! We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to watching you grow in your new roles.

10/31/2026

10/05/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

Throughout October, members of the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department are proudly wearing pink badges in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

For many of our officers, these badges represent someone very personal.

Officer Dakota Hammock wears hers in honor of her Auntie Jackie, whose strength and positive spirit remained a light for those around her throughout her battle with breast cancer. Even though she lives in another country, Jackie remains close to Dakota’s heart.

Chief Kevin Digou is dedicating his pink badge this October to his friend Sandi Davis, honoring her strength and journey.

Every pink badge has a story behind it — a survivor, a loved one, a friend, or someone whose memory continues to inspire us.

Throughout October, we wear pink to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors, remember those we have lost, and stand beside everyone affected by breast cancer.

🎀 No one fights alone.

09/12/2026

Today, we proudly recognize Women in Law Enforcement Day! 💙

The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department is fortunate to have some incredible women serving our community with professionalism, compassion, strength, and dedication every day.

Please join us in recognizing Officers Anna Bridwell, AK, Dakota Hammock, and Taylor Dalton and thanking them for their service to Chattahoochee Hills.

We’re proud to have you on our team! 💙🚔

09/11/2026

25 Years Later — We Remember

Today marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

Nearly 3,000 lives were lost that day, including hundreds of firefighters, law enforcement officers, and other first responders who answered the call while others were desperately trying to escape.

Their courage and sacrifice remain an enduring reminder of what it means to serve others.

But September 11th also showed us something about our nation. In the hours, days, and weeks that followed, Americans came together. Strangers helped strangers. Neighbors looked after one another. First responders worked alongside ordinary citizens, united by a simple understanding:

We needed each other.

Twenty-five years later, we still do.

Today, the men and women of the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department remember those who went to work that morning and never returned home, the families whose lives were forever changed, the first responders who ran toward danger, and all those who have carried the physical and emotional consequences of that day in the years since.

May we honor them not only by remembering September 11th, but by continuing the spirit of service, compassion, courage, and unity that followed it.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026

08/12/2026

Officer Dalton found a pretty good spot for a photo while out and about in Chattahoochee Hills today! 🌲💦

One of the best parts about serving our community is getting to work in a city with views like this. Officer Dalton stopped by the falls and managed to capture a great shot while enjoying a little of what makes Chattahoochee Hills such a unique place to live, work, and serve.

Not a bad office view! 👮‍♂️🌿

08/05/2026

Last night, the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department proudly welcomed our newest officer, Officer Taylor Dalton, during a swearing-in ceremony at the City Council meeting.

A special moment of the evening was having Officer Dalton's wife, MacKenzie, perform her badge pinning—a reminder that behind every officer is a family that serves alongside them through sacrifice, support, and commitment.

Please join us in congratulating Officer Dalton as she begins her service to the citizens of Chattahoochee Hills. Welcome to the CHPD family—we're proud to have you on the team!

07/17/2026

07/08/2026

🏅 LIFESAVING AWARD

During tonight’s Chattahoochee Hills City Council meeting, Chief Kevin Digou had the honor of presenting Lifesaving Awards to Detective Lee Martin and Officer Zachary Phillips for their actions during a mental health crisis on May 12, 2026.

Officers responded to Cochran Mill Park after receiving a report of a young man who was threatening su***de.

When Officer Phillips arrived, he found a 25-year-old man visibly overwhelmed, crying, shaking, and believing there was no way out of the pain he was experiencing. Rather than escalating the encounter, Officer Phillips approached calmly, introduced himself, listened, and began building trust.

As he spoke with the young man, Officer Phillips noticed a slight bulge concealed beneath his sweatshirt. Recognizing the potential danger, he remained calm and continued the conversation, carefully balancing officer safety with the fragile rapport he had established.

Detective Martin arrived moments later and immediately joined Officer Phillips in speaking with the young man.

When asked if he had any weapons, the young man broke down and said, “Yes… just get it off of me.”

Officer Phillips safely removed a loaded 9mm handgun from the man’s waistband. The fi***rm had a full magazine and a round chambered.

The young man later told officers that he had come to Cochran Mill Park with one intention: to take his own life.

Because of the professionalism, compassion, patience, and teamwork displayed by Detective Martin and Officer Phillips, that intention was never carried out.

No shots were fired.

No force was used.

No one was injured.

Instead, a life was saved.

The young man voluntarily left with EMS to receive the mental health care he needed.

We often think of lifesaving in terms of dramatic rescues. But sometimes, saving a life requires something different—the patience to listen, the ability to connect with another human being, and the compassion to give someone hope when they have lost all of their own.

We may never know where this young man’s life will lead from here. But because of Detective Martin and Officer Phillips, he has the opportunity to write the next chapter.

Please join us in congratulating Detective Lee Martin and Officer Zachary Phillips on receiving the Chattahoochee Hills Police Department Lifesaving Award.

We are proud of you both.