College Park Strategic Report

Letter from the City Manager

Good day, Mayor, and Council Members,

What a great turnout today for KidsFest! My first year’s excitement and attendance was only exceeded by the strong community turnout and the event’s jubilant atmosphere Similarly, the quality and celebration of last Tuesday’s College Park hosted National Night Out 2023 was joyous. I feel such pride to be a part of the fabric of this community sharing these signature events with you as its elected representatives along with community builders and neighbors.

On this day, I am also pleased to transmit the 3rd installment of the Community Building Leadership Team’s (CBLT’s) Biweekly Strategic Performance Report (SPR) showcasing activities and information from the departments of the organization The format and its content are topical based; concise in nature; organized by the alphabetical order of departments following City Manager lead topic(s); and accented with images and illustrations for more relatable reading

I’d like to start the current report with an overview of my most recent meeting with the Community Building Leadership Team (CBLT) and then more specifically, a focus on agenda topic number 4 that is listed below: ‘Communications with Governing Body Members.’

My meetings with the CBLT are held biweekly on the Wednesday following the regular meetings of the Mayor and Council It gives the leadership team and me an opportunity to review the actions of the governing body for required follow-through as well as to discuss, prepare for, plan, and address other issues of the collective team on behalf of our common constituencies, namely the community (neighbors), the governing body (Mayor and Council), and employees (community builders)

AGENDA for July 19, 2023

Community Building Leadership Team (CBLT) Meeting

1 Review of Council Action Items

2 Round Table Discussion of CBLT

3. Template for Strategic Performance Reporting (SPR)

4 Communications with Governing Body Members

5 Status of Organization Restructure and Potential Budgetary Implications

6. Career Development Incentives

7 Council Agenda Memoranda (CAM)

The topics as well as the tone of these meetings are often philosophical in nature providing an opportunity for the team to get to know me as the organization’s Chief Administrative Officer I analogize it as that of a head coach preparing the team for its next rounds of competition. We review rules of the game and team for its next rounds of competition. We review rules of the game and expectations for performance for enabling our best play.

From the July 19 meeting, I memorialized and reviewed an important rule of the game, agenda item number 4. Communications with Governing Body Members.

Our most important rule and play book is that of the City of College Park City Charter, our highest set of rules prescribing local government law. The general powers of the Mayor and Council are enumerated in Section 2-1 of the City’s Charter The Mayor and Council serve as the elected representatives of the community and are empowered with broad authority on their behalf and in the community’s best interest

Section 4-1 of the Charter provides: The mayor and council of the City of College Park shall select and appoint a city manager for the City of College Park, who shall be the chief administrative officer of the municipal government of the City of College Park and responsible for the efficient administration of all departments of said municipal government

Section 4-7 of the Charter provides: As the chief administrative officer of the City of College Park, the city manager shall have power and it shall be his or her duty: To see that all laws and ordinances are enforced To see that the business and affairs of the city are efficiently organized and handled. To exercise administrative control over all regular departments and divisions of the City of College Park, including the appointment, removal and disciplining of department heads

In fulfilling our respective duties and responsibilities, as prescribed by the City’s Charter, it is important to examine and understand expectations and execution for how the governing body, chief administrative officer (CAO), and department heads should interact and communicate I believe an ineffective role of the City Manager would be serving as messenger between the five members of the governing body and more than 15 department heads of the organization. Such a limited communication scenario would likely consume most of the CAO’s time with little time and effort to address the important and substantive responsibilities, as prescribed by the City Charter

However, with such an interpretation, we have a responsibility of not confusing the distinguishing lines of authority and interaction between the governing body, CAO, department heads, and all other employees of the organization. To provide practical clarification, I memorialized and reviewed the following terms of communication between the members of the governing body and the members of the administrative team:

COMMUNICATIONS WITH MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY

Communication from members of the governing body to staff is often organic based on questions, interests or circumstances as may relate to staff responsibilities and expertise

There is no reason for staff to be uncomfortable with any natural occurrence of discussion with a member of the governing body

Members of the governing body may ask a question(s) that you don’t know the answer or request information that you do not have readily available. If you know the answer or have the information, provide the answer or information requested, where proper to do so in your professional judgement If an answer to a question or request is unknown, answer accordingly.

If approached by an elected official for consultation or a request, you are encouraged to always listen respectfully and advise the City Manager, particularly if the request or discussion is questionable or makes you uncomfortable.

When communications may not be comfortable or may even seem inappropriate, unless you have initiated the questionable communication, there is no cause for you to be concerned

You may ask that any request be made in writing, preferably by email so that you can fully assess the request and copy the City Manager and others. Email affords all applicable parties an opportunity to not only memorialize questions and requests but to better ensure proper inclusion, assessment, and response

Staff is strongly discouraged from initiating communications of substance with select member(s) of the governing body. Substantive communications that you deem worthy to communicate should be shared with all members of the governing body.

City Clerk

CITY HALL BUILDING DEFICIENCIES

A person working on a ceiling

Description automatically generatedUpon entering the role as City Clerk for the City of College Park, there have been various issues throughout the College Park City Hall building The City Hall building was built in 1991 Many of the same contents of when the building was initially built, still remain This includes carpet, painting, plumbing, elevator, furniture and more The foundation of the building itself is strong, however, there are many deficiencies that can no longer be ignored or put on the back burner Items that need immediate attention include the HVAC system, elevator and roof

In 2018, per the then City Manager, the office of the City Clerk was designated as the department to oversee certain attributes of the building which included bulb replacements, operations of toilets, building keys and basic housekeeping service requests; while the Chief Building Inspector would oversee construction projects, roof repairs, HVAC, electrical doors, painting and carpet installation

While the City Clerk can assist with regular maintenance requests, the City Hall building itself needs a more professional hand in ensuring that the building remains functional, with regular maintenance and contingency plans. The City Clerk has tried many times to transition this responsibility to a department who has the expertise to gauge the needs of this building with no success

Most recently, in the 2022 budget cycle, it was suggested that building facilities, for all College Park buildings, should be established in the Public Works department with a division exclusive to facilities management Unfortunately, that did not come to fruition

There is now, more than ever, a serious need for a Building Facilities Division On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the City Clerk’s Office received notice that there was a massive leak in the telephone room of City Hall The leak was non-stop up until the morning of July 24, 2023

Staff made several attempts to control the leak by shutting off the water source and contacting professionals to diagnose the problem. The leak was due to HVAC condensation and coils being worn out

This leak is one that likely could have been prevented if regular routine maintenance and inspections were conducted The City Clerk’s Office worked with Public Works, Legacy Mechanical Services, Brown Engineering and Gene’s Plumbing to identify the issue and construct a temporary solution. The bigger issue is how to prevent these types of mishaps and to locate permanent solutions, not temporary ones

City Clerk

MAYOR AND COUNCIL’S OFFICE STAFF UPDATE

As of July 17, 2023, the Executive Assistant (EA) to Mayor and Council has been moved under the Legislative office of the City Clerk with the new organizational restructuring that is being facilitated by the City Manager. This position previously reported to the Office of the City Manager Executive branch.

During the first two-week analysis, it was found that it is extremely detrimental that assistance in that office is fulfilled The EA has a very demanding role in fulfilling all the elected officials’ needs which includes organizing meetings, record and file searches, off-site errands, travel arrangements, festival/event planning, legislative correspondences, sponsorship processes and more

The demand of this one position for five elected officials is unreasonable and could cause long-term health issues due to the work/life imbalance. In previous years, one EA for all elected officials may have been practical, however, that is no longer the case as most of the elected officials are extremely involved with community affairs on the local, county and state levels

After careful observation, it is in the best interest of the Mayor and Council’s office to designate at least two additional positions to assist the Council specifically A suggestion that can be entertained is one fulltime EA position can be assigned exclusively to the Mayor and the two additional positions could be designated to serve two council people each The two additional positions can also be part-time in the interim, and if proven there is a greater need, those positions can transition to full-time This is one solution that could improve the efficiency of the Mayor and Council’s office drastically.

Additionally, it was decided that a temporary staff member was needed immediately in the Mayor and Council’s office this week This decision came about due to some members of Council who felt it was imperative for the success of their events to have additional support

Although the City Clerk’s Office is actively recruiting a permanent team member, the decision to contract with a temporary staff member is one that was not suggested at this time due to operation and budget constraints; however, leadership decided otherwise. The new staff member is contracted through Robert Half, a temporary staffing company that has previously provided the City of College Park with assistance on a temporary and a temporary-to-hire basis.

City Clerk

ELECTIONS INFORMATION UPDATE

The Office of the City Clerk must attend designated specific trainings facilitated by the Georgia Secretary of State’s (SOS) office as the Qualifying Officer and Local Filing Officer for the City of College Park. The latest training attended was held on August 1, 2023 This election training was geared toward preparations for the upcoming November 7, 2023 election The Secretary of State’s office discussed due dates, absentee ballots, legal advertisement postings, voter registration and qualifying information The City of College Park’s election page can be found online at: https://www.collegeparkga.com/cms/one.aspx?objectId=12999028

In addition to election training, the City Clerk’s Office, along with Economic Development attended a ribbon cutting for the new Fulton County elections facility on August 3, 2023 The need to consolidate all election functions drove construction of Fulton County’s new warehouse in Fairburn, but the 600,000-square-foot building will house much more

Dubbed the Fulton County Elections Hub & Operations Center, the warehouse at 5600 Campbellton Road has room to store elections equipment and accommodate the hundreds of workers needed on a busy election night

The new site will consolidate sever warehouse sites that are currently in operation in Fulton County. The 20-minute tour gave insight on various operations including the location of election night tabulation, poll worker training center and warehouse storage facility. Those who were in in attendance included Mayor Vince Williams (Union City), Fulton County Sherriff, City and County Administrators, Fulton County Commissioners, Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections and constituents and supporters of the community.

Communications

“Day in the Life” Series

On July 17, 2023, the Communications Office embarked on an exciting project – the initiation of our "Day in the Life" series This exceptional series commences by showcasing the dedicated team at the Public Works Sanitation Division

The main objective with this series is to emphasize the immense effort that goes into keeping our great City of College Park running smoothly. We intend to shine a bright spotlight on the extraordinary dedication exhibited by our often-overlooked staff who work tirelessly to make it all happen

In collaboration with IKON Film works, the Communications team had the privilege of accompanying the Public Works team on their morning route This behind-the-scenes experience gave us an authentic glimpse into the relentless commitment required to serve our city in such a crucial capacity As we continue with the production of this series, we eagerly anticipate the release of the first episode, which will feature the incredible efforts of the Public Works Sanitation Department Stay tuned for more updates soon!

Senior/Disabled Utility Credit

During the past two weeks, the Communications Office has joined forces with the Department of Finance, Accounting, and Customer Service to develop an efficient digital form for the Senior/Disabled Utility Credit Our primary aim was to enhance accessibility and streamline the process of completing and submitting the form Through dedicated efforts, the Communications team successfully created, tested, and implemented the digital form on the official CollegeParkGa com website's homepage

To ensure widespread awareness among eligible individuals, we initiated a comprehensive outreach campaign We distributed informative mailers, incorporated eye-catching graphics on our social media platforms, and utilized the main street LED display to reach a broader audience Moreover, the Senior/Disabled Utility Credit will be featured in the upcoming August Edition of the College Park Connects Newsletter. We are committed to fostering a user-friendly experience for our residents while also effectively disseminating important information The collaborative efforts between departments and the integration of various communication channels have proven to be highly effective in achieving our objectives

Communications

Community Connectors

Over the past two weeks, the Communications Office has been on an exciting journey, elevating our outreach and engagement efforts. We've covered impactful events like the Gun Buyback, Breakfast with the Mayor, Ward 1's back-to-school event, and National Night Out to name a few. Our commitment to community connection is evident Moreover, we are thrilled to witness substantial growth in our opt-in email list and a surge in social media engagement, indicating a strong impact on our communication strategies. We remain dedicated to fostering meaningful connections with our community and look forward to further progress.

July Public Relations Report

Economic and Community Development

Six West and Economic Development

Staff has been working on the planning and preparation for the Renaming Ceremony for Lottie Miller Boulevard, scheduled to take place September 2nd. The work involves working with community members and cross-departmental coordination with Building Permits, GICC staff, Power, and the engineering Program Manager for the construction project A “save the date” notice has been issued and will be followed by official media notice soon

Staff has been meeting regularly with the Stream Realty, now successfully under contract to serve as our commercial real estate broker to market and negotiate sales for Six West. First action items include the relaunch of the web site, an updated market assessment of the master plan uses and end-users and developing the strategic marketing plan to present to Mayor, Council and the Business and Industrial Development Authority (BIDA).

Community Development

The Community Development Administrator is focused on building and strengthening collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. To facilitating a smooth transition for Code Compliance function to move to the Inspections Department, staff has met several times to discuss standard procedures, ongoing projects and complex court cases Staff worked with Aerotropolis Atlanta to nominate 2 College Park developments as Atlanta Regional Commission Developments of Impact; we met with MARTA staff and City Attorney’s office to review purchase and sales agreement of Flint Headwaters property and began preparation for upcoming First Responders Open House in conjunction with KW Realtors and Citizen’s Bank We met with CERM staff regarding Brownfield grant for a debrief of the proposal bidding process.

We met with Stantec, the Brownsfield consultant to plan community outreach and marketing for the Main Street and Mercer site (the former “Pure” gas station), as well as the Price Barbershop site Community members have requested staff review the process for designating the former barbershop as an historic preservation site We facilitated a tour of South Park Cottages for Good Places staff, met with key staff regarding Southern Cities Economic Inclusion efforts, and we are preparing for the upcoming Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program grant application

On July 27, staff from Economic Development, Public Works, Keep College Park Beautiful, and TreesATL hosted two community input meetings for the Jack P. Longino City Hall Tree Planting plan. The meetings were well-attended and diverse input was received from attendees Staff followed with the visiting contractor to discuss holistic beautification of city hall lawn and including City Engineer to address any water drainage issues prior to installation

Lastly, a $5,000 donation was received from Clean Spark to support Community Development efforts within the Old National Corridor.

Economic and Community Development

Main Street Manager

The Main Street Manager oversaw the College Park Main Street Association (CPMSA) Membership Drive on July 19, 2023 with intention to increase funds and merchant involvement by offering business owners incentives to join College Park Main Street Association Manager Melton facilitated the ribbon cutting of The Leading Promise Foundation Community Food Bank, reports the completion of the Virginia Avenue Bridge Mural, and launched this year’s “Tinsel Trail” event with the sale of 7 trees during the “Christmas in July” campaign raising awareness for the winter event

Party of 5 and Buttermilk Biscuits are two new businesses locating at Virginia Station. 3787 Main Street (College Park Shoe Store) was sold to new owner to be converted into medical use with subdivided units in the rear, according to property owners.

The Main Street Manager will continue working with Public Works to maintain the corridor and working with Inspections and City Manager’s Office to address Main Street businesses with chronic solid waste and grease trap management issues.

Engineering

Rugby Ave and Main Street Crossing Safety Concerns

The mayor raised a safety issue at the crossing, and CSX conducted a critical examination. Preliminary findings suggest gate timing compliance with standards. MARTA, GDOT, and CSX are investigating. CSX identified ambiguous signs as a problem, and new signs are being manufactured for swift installation by the Public Works Department Anticipate a written report

Main Street Silent Zone Complaints

The mayor’s office received numerous complaints regarding train horns. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) revealed the absence of signs as the root cause To rectify the situation, the City Engineering Department is collaborating with CSX to expedite the procurement of the missing signs The Public Works Department is prepared to swiftly install these signs once they become available

Updating City Municipal Code on Abrupt Road Closures

College Park's significance for Airport Commuters is undeniable, but the lack of provisions in the Municipal Code to prevent abrupt road closures raises valid concerns. Efforts are underway to develop new language, led by the city attorney, to address this challenge and promote better road closure management and best practices in the community.

Community Development / Capital Improvement Needs Assessment

Under the guidance of the City Manager, the City Engineers office is compiling a comprehensive Needs Assessment Project list for a Community Investment Plan/Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Departments are invited to actively participate by contributing crucial departmental needs, citizen projects, and suggesting additional categories to foster inclusivity and robust, forwardlooking planning

Finance and Accounting, Purchasing and Customer Service Departments

Delinquent Property Tax Sale Event

Annually, in September, the City of College Park holds its Delinquent Property Tax Sale Our advertising campaign starts August 9th It runs for 3 additional weeks in the weekly publication of the South Fulton Neighbor Newspaper It is a Wednesday publication – free copies are available in City Hall’s lobby.

This year, the City has 53 properties being advertised for a tax lien acquisition The total outstanding debt is $157,000 due to College Park Owners have the right to redeem if the property tax lien is purchased during the sale. Owners must pay a redemption price plus 20% interest to restore their ownership rights. The delinquent property tax sale will be held on Tuesday, September 5th in the City Hall Council Chambers starting at 10 a.m.

Senior/Disabled One-Time Utility Credit

The Mayor and Council established a one-time utility credit for certain City Residents who are 65 years of age or over, or disabled, meeting the requirements adopted by the General Assembly for senior and disability homestead exemptions.

The Finance Department proudly announces the mailing out of 1,300 Senior/Disabled Utility Credit applications with the assistance of its Customer Service Department City-wide Homestead residents 65 or older were notified by mail of the program

Applications are available online, and an email address has been established to accept applications, SeniorHomestead@collegeparkga.com. Furthermore, social media and the digital marquee in front of City Hall are being utilized to announce this program. As of August 1st applications are being accepted. The deadline to submit an application is September 29th.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Back to School Reading Programs

The College Park Fire Department is stepping it up a notch by launching a reading program for children in the recreation centers and elementary schools in the community.

The program is called ‘Kids Burning to Read’. The idea behind the program is to encourage children to read every day

The way the program will work is many of the firefighters will be reading to 2nd and 3rd graders on a certain day of the week, at the elementary Schools in the community

This program is not only about reading and learning; it’s also about building a relationship with children in our community

The program will also ask for students to read on their own for a prize at the end

We will be coordinating with the school’s staff to determine what the firstplace prize will be.

Though the program is designed to encourage students to read more, it’s also about teaching the children to help citizens our community in any way they can

We are in the process of developing this great program that will be starting in the very near future

Emerging Trends in the Fire Service

As building materials, technologies and other factors evolve, fire departments are doing their part to adjust their strategies and keep their communities safe. Additionally, the number of fires has decreased significantly since the 1970s, but the National Fire Protection Association reported that departments still had to respond to 1.35 million fires in 2021, which resulted in:

· 3,800 civilian deaths

· 14,700 civilian injuries

· $15 9 billion in property damage

Firefighters must stay up to date on current trends to be safe and successful in their

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighters must stay up to date on current trends to be safe and successful in their jobs

1. Technology Advancements

Access to new technologies is becoming more affordable, allowing even fire departments with tight budgets to acquire advanced software and tools From drones to thermal imaging to wireless connectivity, firefighters have access to technologies that make their jobs easier, more efficient, and safer

2 Staffing Shortages

Staffing shortages have become one of the critical issues in the fire service today, as has been the case in many industries. Fire departments are shifting their strategies to do more with less while continuing to look for qualified firefighters to fill open positions. Here are three approaches to getting through staffing shortages recommended in an article on FireRescue1:

1 Consolidating services with other agencies in the region

2 Outsourcing certain operations while keeping essential services in-house

3 Consulting with outside experts to research and evaluate options

3 Emphasis on Wellness

A career in the fire service can be stressful, with long days, risky situations, and the potential for fatigue and burnout. To keep firefighters healthy and safe, departments are prioritizing wellness and mental health initiatives, such as the Share the Load™ program developed by the National Volunteer Fire Council

4 Alternative Energy Sources

New energy sources are providing renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, but they also can create new safety hazards that require different responses The fire service must adapt and react to ignition sources, such as batteries, that pose unique risks. First responders are staying current on the research regarding these energy sources, their fire risks, and how to combat them.

5 Community Engagement

Thanks to social media and an emphasis on transparency in public service professions, the fire service's engagement with the community has become more important than ever To ensure continued public funding and support, the fire service can reinforce its value and benefit to the community through educational initiatives, online engagement and more Agencies use community engagement as a fire prevention strategy, but they also use it to remind local governments, city councils, and residents about the services they provide and the good they do.

Human Resources and Risk Management

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Semi-Annual Utilization: The City has had utilization of 2 18% this year, with four (4) EAP cases opened. The average caller was a female employee contacting EAP for the first time, seeking counseling for stress.

Human Resources and Risk Management

New Form I-9; Notice Published Allowing E-Verify Employers to Remotely Examine Form I-9 Documents

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must use Form I-9 to verify their employees' identity and employment authorization

Now only one page long, the new edition will be easier for employers and employees. Other improvements include more straightforward instructions and provide guidance on acceptable receipts and the auto-extension of some documents found on the Lists of Acceptable Documents.

Employers may begin using the new edition beginning August 1, 2023, but may continue to use the 2019 form version through October 31, 2023. Starting November 1, 2023, only the new Form I-9 dated ”08/01/2023” may be used

Information Technology

The action items listed below is relative to several Strategic Goals: Public Safety and Security, Governance Customer Service

They are as follows:

Access Control, neighbor to citizens software, Windstream infrastructure Upgrade

Strategic Goal, Public Safety and Security

Access Control update- Our city-owned buildings are in desperate need of controlled access

Due to certain incidents that occurred this year better security on all city owned facilities was warranted. We received two quotes based on the request for proposal that was sent out several months ago. We have selected Integrated Security Technologies as the vendor of choice to install all new access control modules on all city owned facilities. This item is on the agenda for approval August 7, 2023, once approved we will start the project plan to install the modules on all buildings. This will also allow each building administrator to have full control of the traffic in and out of their facility

Strategic Goal, Governance Customer Service

Neighbor to citizen software update- Our neighbor to citizens software application has been inoperable for quite some time Using our current system, citizens can add issues on the website using the template and those citizens who have the application on their phone can use it but with constant login issues We conducted a thorough test environment with Qscend, Ominlert, and See click fix We selected See click fix after rigorous testing The features and functionality of this software exceeded what the other applications offered This item is also on the agenda August 7, 2023, for approval Once approved a project plan for implementation will be developed

Strategic Goal, Governance Customer Service

Windstream network upgrade- Our telephone system and bandwidth to all locations will get a “facelift” very soon Faster circuits are being installed at all locations Software Defined Wide Area Network will be the norm for all locations What is “Software Defined network” Instead of equipment from carriers at each of your locations, software will manage the routing for all locations Greater control of issues such as internet outages, voicemail to email will work again, all new contact center phones for our customer service department. This is an exciting time to be in College Park. Information technology will lead the way for our Community Building leadership team.

Inspections & Permits Department

PERSONAL UPDATE

VACANCY (Ongoing)

Building Inspector/Plan Reviewer- posted for recruitment -Interviewing next week

Code Compliance Officer – recruitment is underway with the support from the Office of Human Resources

CUSTOMER SERVICE UPDATE

I continually receive rave reviews everyday about the outstanding customer service provided by my team in Inspections from our internal and external customers.

TRAINING

Training will be in our City Hall on August 24, 2023, at 8:30 am The purpose for this training code enforcement and regulatory officers and inspectors to develop a framework that can be to build a comprehensive strategy to combat blight, address issues associated with multifami dwellings and maintain properties in our community City employees are welcome to attend

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

(Ongoing)Implementation underway for SAGES for Inspections & Permits Office

INSPECTIONS

Rockland Homes @ Hawthorne Station Final Inspections is completed

PERMIT INTAKE UPDATE

20 New Residential Construction permits issued for Hawthorne Station

11 Residential Certificate of Occupancy issued for Hawthorne Station

Various apartment complexes requesting inspections in the last two weeks $6,810 00

10 New Businesses Certificate of Occupancy

56 Permits issued in the last two weeks $15,634 71

PLAN REVIEW UPDATE

(Ongoing) As previously noted we are in the process of hiring in-house an Inspector/plan review help in the timeliness, efficiency and quality of the reviews

CODE COMPLIANCE

The Code Compliance Division is now working under the department of Inspections and Permits The staff is currently down to three full time officers Recruitment is underway to fill the last inspections The integration of division is a powerful tool that will help the city deal with vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties can use to address health and safety concerns of problem properties and stabilize neighborhoods experiencing decline

Police Department

New Members Joining the Police Department

The College Park Police Department would like to welcome back part-time Court Cler Monique Favors, Police Officer Recruit Tony Harris Jr., and Jailer Tavious Allen.

[ Strategic Connection: Public Safety and Security, Governance and Customer Service,]

Appointment

Onika Manning was appointed to Police Major Major Manning started her career with the City of College Park Police Department in 2008 as an E-911 Operator before transferring to law enforcement in 2012 Major Manning holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in criminology from Iona University. She is attending Columbus State University's master's program in Public Administration through its Command College Command College, in association with Columbus State University, consists of 480 hours broken down into twelve (12) intensive cohort sessions of classes over a two-year period that brings together leaders in corporate and public management to provide public safety executives with intense training in the best available management theory and practice, to render innovative solutions to organizational problems and to address critical issues in managing public service organizations effectively She is truly a great addition to the Command Staff [ Strategic Connection: Governance and Customer Service]

Georgia Association of Chief’s of Police Summer Conference

Deputy Chief Sharis McCrary and Major Onika Manning attended the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) Summer Conference in Savannah, Georgia. The GACP Annual Summer Conference, held from July 23-26, 2023, is an opportunity for law enforcement executives to network with other law enforcement executives while receiving valuable training, receive demonstrations on the latest police equipment, services, technology, and publications With their training, the department is looking into adding new technology, LIVE911, which provides officers with more data to make betterinformed decisions, respond quicker, de-escalate dangerous situations, and save lives.

Retirement

After twenty-one years of dedicated service to the City of College Park, Police Lieutenant Nicholas Duffey retired His infectious smile and personality will be missed walking the halls of the Police Department