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Ofc. Antwan Toney was killed in the line of duty while investigating a suspicious vehicle. His 3 year anniversary with the department would have been in 6 days.
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Words cannot express our appreciation to the men, women, children, elderly, workers, fellow law enforcement officers, firemen, and community for their love and support to our beloved Officer Antwan Toney.
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K-9 Eli became distressed today while tracking a suspect. He was rushed to a vet but unfortunately passed away. Please keep GCPD & his handler Officer Bonanno in your thoughts as we mourn the sudden loss of this brave K-9
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Today, we dry our tears and say goodbye to Officer Antwan Toney as he takes his final flight back to California.
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GWINNETT POLICE UTILIZE AVIATION AND K9 UNITS TO APPREHEND SHOPLIFTING SUSPECT
For more information, click the link:
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This was the first police job for Officer Toney. Prior to working for our agency, he worked as a security guard. His immediate family lives in California.
Officer Toney was assigned to the South Precinct.
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This is the 5th Line-of-Duty death for our agency. We’ve received kind words and prayers from our community near and far. Our hearts are heavy with this tremendous loss.
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Isaiah Pretlow (in dreadlocks) has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. Still at large is Tafahree Maynard, who is charged with Aggravated Assault and Felony Murder in connection with Ofc. Toney’s murder. Anyone with information on Maynard should call 770-513-5710.
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Police Chief Butch Ayers has confirmed that suspect Tafahree Maynard was shot and killed while GCPD officers tried to apprehend him. Details will follow.
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A memorial has been set up in front of GCPD Headquarters for those wishing to pay respects to Ofc. Antwan Toney.
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Homicide update: 1 adult male & 4 young children are deceased, 1 child transported to hospital with serious injuries. Mom/wife detained.
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It was our honor to show our appreciation to fallen DeKalb County Police Officer Edgar Isidro Flores, his family, friends, and brother & sisters in law enforcement.
Video recorded from Duluth Highway (Hwy 120) over I-85.
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Ofc. Toney's memorial has grown, including items dropped off by the 102nd Academy, which started yesterday. Despite recent events, all 50 recruits showed up on day one. The memorial will remain through Ofc. Toney's funeral on Wednesday.
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The body of Antwan Toney is making its way to 12Stone Church now. We’d love for the family to see your support for his final procession following the funeral. See previous tweet for route.
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Our hearts are heavy with the news that a
@DeKalbCountyPD
officer has died in the line of duty. We offer our sincere condolences and sympathy during this terrible tragedy.
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Our officers are mourning the loss of Cpl. Michael Warnke (37). Mike died of natural causes last Friday at his home. He was laid to rest today. He is survived by a wife, infant son, & a tremendous amount of family and friends. Our department is better because he was part of it.
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The GCPD officer shot in the line of duty has died as a result of his injuries. Efforts are ongoing to locate the suspect responsible. Media post is at Hwy. 78 and Killian Hill Rd.
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Officer Edgar Isidro Flores of the
@DeKalbCountyPD
was killed in the line of duty yesterday. We know his department, family, and fellow co-workers are grieving his loss.
Officer Flores was serving his community and paid the ultimate sacrifice.
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K9 Brik has been located at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter. He is healthy and unharmed.
Missing Police K9 Brix. K9 Brix became distracted and ran after another animal. He was last seen in the area of 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Please call 911 with any possible sightings. It is encouraged not to approach him. More details:
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Gone but never forgotten. Today our officers honor the end of watch for Officer Antwan Toney
#1808
, EOW October 20, 2018.
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Gwinnett County Police have terminated Michael Bongiovanni the second officer at the traffic stop. Details here:
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K9 Eros has passed away. He worked for GCPD from Aug 2013 to June 2018 and was assigned to Cpl. Brandon Townley. Eros gave more than 7,500 hours to serving the community and will be greatly missed by his family.
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We will always remember Officer Antwan Toney, end of watch October 20, 2018. Officer Toney lost his life serving the residents of Gwinnett County but his sacrifice was not in vain. We will continue to serve with honor and integrity in his memory.
#GwinnettPD
#Police
#EOW
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Many thanks to our partners at
@CityOfOrangePD
for honoring Officer Antwan Toney upon his arrival in southern California.
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Here's a quick video about "Keep Moving" signs.
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UPDATE: Kayla was found by an officer at a nearby grocery store. She is in the process of being reunited with her family.
Have you seen Kayla Kennedy (9)? She was last seen near Highway 78 and Hewatt Rd in Snellville a couple hours ago. She is 4 ft tall and weighs 80 lbs. She lives off Woodlaurel Drive. She was last seen wearing the black and white striped shirt (below).
Call 911 if you see her.
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Our thoughts are with
@HenryCoPolice
as they have lost one of their own today. Officer Michael Smith paid the ultimate sacrifice protecting his community. We will never forget you brother.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the Henry Co Sheriff's deputies and Locust Grove officer who were shot this morning in Henry County. We hope they survive their injuries and make a full recovery.
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Here is the latest information in reference to the manhunt for Tafahree Maynard.
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Help us celebrate the life of Officer Antwan Toney by lining the procession route following the funeral tomorrow. Open images for details.
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This beautiful wood carving was given to the South Precinct from the GCPD SWAT Team in honor of Officer Antwan Toney who died in the line-of-duty last October. It will become part of a permanent memorial soon.
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Robert McDonald stepped outside of the guiding principles of our agency & as a result of his actions, he was terminated in less than 24 hrs
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The procession for SWAT K9 Blue will be Sept. 15th. It will start at 8:30AM and travel down Winder Hwy and 316 East before reaching Oak Rest Pet Gardens on Harbins Rd. The PD welcomes people who wish to honor Blue on the route. For more info click here:
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Today and every day, we honor the memory of Officer Antwan Toney
#1808
, end of watch October 20, 2018. Rest easy, we have the watch from here.
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(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 18, 2021)–The Gwinnett Police are mourning the loss of K9 Zane, who passed away from Cancer May 14th. K9 Zane will be missed by everyone who was privileged enough to work with him.
For more info:
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The press release for the line of duty death is included in the photo below. The next press briefing will be at 7:30pm, Hwy. 78 and Killian Hill Rd.
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Eric has been found.
Ten year old Eric Bacon is missing from his home on Bogan Mill Rd in Buford. He weighs 70 lbs. and is 5 feet tall. He was last seen around 11:00am.
Please call 911 if you see him. A Reverse 911 has been issued.
#Gwinnett
#MissingChild
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Laying SWAT K9 Blue to rest. We appreciate the show of support from our citizens and the surrounding public safety agencies.
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Earlier today our officers were called to intervene with a man threatening to jump off an interstate bridge. One of our behavioral health co-responder teams was there within minutes and successfully convinced the man to come down. Great work by this team!
#GwinnettPD
#Police
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Before you start posting about police roadblocks tonight, ask yourself if you’d be ok if an intoxicated person crashed into a car and seriously injured (or killed) a family trying to get home after the
#NYE
celebrations.
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Thank you to everyone who showed up at the East Precinct last night during shift change to express your appreciation.
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Tafahree Maynard is still at large. Anyone with information is asked to call GCPD at 770-513-5710 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS to remain anonymous.
@StopCrimeATL
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GCPD is joining the growing number of law enforcement agencies throughout the US that are using their cruise lights while out on patrol.
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Home Invasion suspects caught on video clip
#2
Contact Crime Stoppers with tips. 4045778477
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The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting involving an officer that was shot. The staging point for media will be 4051 Stone Mountain Hwy (The Burlington Coat Factory). A PIO will be available for an interview at approximately 4:45.
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The outpouring of support for our officers has been tremendous. Thanks for sending prayers and well-wishes. They're still at the hospital.
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The Gwinnett Police Department is happy to welcome our next police chief, J.D. McClure. Chief McClure is a proud Marine Corps veteran and has been a member of the Gwinnett Police Department since 1996.
#GwinnettPD
#Police
#StrongerTogether
#USMC
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These amazing people came by the North Precinct earlier tonight to expresss their appreciation to the officers at shift change. There are not enough words to tell you how much this means to us.
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GCPD in mourning the loss of Retired K9 Zeke, who passed away on Feb. 15. K9 Zeke served as a narcotics detection K9 from 2013 to 2020. After retirement, K9 Zeke lived with his handler, Cpl. Stanley Jones, and his family until he died. Thank you for your service K9 Zeke.
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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you to all our brothers & sisters in blue for the sacrifices you make. We also thank our great citizens for your loving support!🇺🇸
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One of our officers was involved in a single-vehicle accident early this morning. It appears as though the officer had a medical event that caused the accident. He had minor injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Thanks to everyone sending well-wishes.
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The Gwinnett Police Department is aware of the video that has been circulating of an arrest made by one of our officers. The incident is under investigation. To get more information, please click the link below:
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GCPD gathered this evening with Ofc. Antwan Toney’s family, to remember and pay tribute. Today marks one year since he was killed in the line of duty. Thanks to the community for your remembrances and support.
Ofc. Antwan Toney was killed in the line of duty while investigating a suspicious vehicle. His 3 year anniversary with the department would have been in 6 days.
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Merry Christmas to all those in our community near and far. We wish you the best of health during this holiday season.
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Missing Police K9 Brix. K9 Brix became distracted and ran after another animal. He was last seen in the area of 684 Winder Highway in Lawrenceville. Please call 911 with any possible sightings. It is encouraged not to approach him. More details:
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Communications Officer III Porchia Hanson took a call in the 911 Center regarding a person suffering from a seizure. Her quick actions contributed to a positive outcome for this patient. Congratulations on receiving the Lifesaving Award!
#GwinnettPD
#Police
#Lifesaver
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Our department is mourning the loss of Lieutenant Alan C. Hutcherson
#358
(retired) who passed away on December 23, 2020.
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On June 26, 2000, KeeKee Bell, then a toddler, was rescued by GCPD SWAT officers during a hostage incident. Major J.D. McClure, Major Greg Adams (who was shot during the incident) & Deputy Chief Tom Doran helped rescue her. Today, she graduated from Grayson HS. Congratulations!
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A recent body camera audit captured the interaction of Sgt. Todd Heller and a homeless man. Facing a dangerously cold night, Sgt. Heller used over $150 of his own money to purchase cold-weather provisions for the man. Sgt. Heller is a great representative of a GCPD officer!
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We have a department full of officers out patrolling tonight. They are out to make sure the roads are safe for everyone. A DUI is never worth it. Call for a sober ride.
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Officer Mondesir responded to a call of a pedestrian hit by a vehicle. He found the victim with a serious injury to her leg. He applied a tourniquet to her leg to control bleeding from the wound. His efforts helped save her life. Congratulations on winning the Lifesaving Award!
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Retired K9 Euro passed away on Monday, 01/22. He lived 16 years & served GCPD for 7. His handler, Sgt. Finnegan, said Euro handled 400+ calls, resulting in 80 patrol & narcotics apprehensions. He was as asset to GC. In retirement, he became a member of the Finnegan household.
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Update: At this time we are not aware of any other protests taking place in the county.
The protests at Sugarloaf Mills Mall have ended. Most protesters did so peacefully. The only damage reported was to two police cars. For more info click here:
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This beautiful plaque is on display at the GCPD Training Center in memory of Ofc. Toney
#1808
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We were overjoyed to receive such a heart-warming letter from a senior in our community about her interactions with three of our officers. Though she wished to remain anonymous, she was gracious enough to allow us to share her letter with you.
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Our hearts break for the Ventura County Sheriff's Office who are mourning the loss of one of their officers. Sgt. Ron Helus, along with several others, died during an active shooter incident in Thousand Oaks, CA last night.
We pray for you and all the other victims.
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A “suspicious” figure has been spotted in the area. Listen to this alert from the GCPD 911 Center.
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Sgt. Jerrald Leak was in the right place at the right time. On Friday, June 30, Sgt. Leak was grabbing some lunch following a SWAT detail at the Golden Corral on Satellite Blvd when another customer began to choke on his food.
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Here are the visitation & funeral arrangements for Officer Antwan Toney
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There has been a credible sighting of Tafahree Maynard in the Snellville area in the last 12 hours. Keep an eye out and call 911 if you see him. Maynard is 6’01” and 300lbs.
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The owner of Newk’s just dropped off some delicious meals to the officers at the North Precinct (near the Mall of Georgia). Thanks so much for thinking of us and passing along your support.
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Buying or selling through Craigslist? Tell them you want to meet at a GCPD precinct or HQ. We'll be glad to have you conduct these transactions in our safe, well-lit parking lots.
They don't want to meet at our facilities? Reconsider the sale.
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May 15 is National Peace Officers Memorial Day. We remember the officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and we honor their sacrifice in service to others and recognize their families for their loss.
#GwinnettPD
#Police
#PoliceWeek2022
#GoneNotForgotten
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Funeral procession for Ofc. Victor Cortez. They stopped at GCPD HQ so our staff could honor him. Rest In Peace, Cortez. We’ll handle it from here.
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Update: Asha Bluett has returned home safely.
GCPD is asking for the public's help in finding Asha Bluett. She is 16 years old and disappeared from her home on Julianna Dr in Loganville last night. She has a diminished mental capacity and may not know where she is. For more info click here:
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Many thanks to Prospect Christian School and
@ChickfilA
for feeding us lunch today at GCPD Headquarters. It’s been a tough week, and this was just the break we needed.
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So much to be thankful for: family, friends, community, and food in our belly. But the most important thing we are thankful for is your support. Thanks for having our backs!
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125 tweets and counting, keeping our community informed
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In response to today's tragic event in Uvalde, Texas, tomorrow our officers will work with our partners at the GCPS School Police to provide extra patrols at all Gwinnett schools. There is no known threat to any school in Gwinnett.
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Home Depot store
#105
(Shackleford Rd, Duluth) stopped by our Central Precinct and dropped off various useful items today. They include masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, disinfectant, paper towels, and snacks. Thanks for your support.
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We are working 54 traffic calls right now, and have worked 567 traffic calls since midnight. 14 intersections throughout the county remain closed. Conditions have not improved much, and any melting that has occurred will re-freeze. We continue to recommend staying off the roads!
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GCPD respects our citizen’s right to protest. The safety of all involved is our primary concern. We will not tolerate protesters getting on or attempting to block traffic on the interstate. If protesters proceed onto the interstate they will be arrested.
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@GwinnettPd
100th Academy recruits will be graduating on Thursday. The 42 graduates have cleaned their patrol cars & are ready for work!
#GwinnettsFinest
#TimeToGoToWork
👮♂️👮♀️🇺🇸
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These two K9s jumped into Cpl. Pihera's patrol car today while on duty. They had no interest in getting out. Owner eventually found. 👨✈️
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We need your help locating a missing 13-yr old middle school teen. Simone Gonzalez was last seen leaving Moore Middle School (Lawrenceville) yesterday at around 4pm. If you know where she is, please call 770 513-5700 ASAP.
@StopCrimeATL
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Prince Robertson has been taken into custody.
Shortly after 3pm, a person called 911 with a possible sighting of Robertson in the area of Old Peachtree Rd and Old Fountain Rd in Lawrenceville. Officers quickly descended upon the area and arrested him without incident.
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Earlier this week, a detective found this stolen car parked in front of a house in unincorporated Lawrenceville. It will soon be released to the rightful owner.
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That homerun finally landed!
Congratulations 2021 World Series Champions Atlanta Braves.
Big shoutout to the 21 active roster players that came through the Gwinnett Stripers.
#GwinnettPD
#Police
#AtlantaBraves
#GwinnettStripers
#WorldSeries
#WorldSeries2021
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Thank you for all your support this past week at our precincts.
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The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of a dear friend and brother. Officer Victor Cortez lost his battle to cancer on Sunday. He was a loving husband and father to 2. He’ll be sorely missed.
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Gwinnett Police would like to congratulate Melissa Smith on her promotion from Communications Training Officer to Senior Communications Officer!
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Congratulations to the officers of the 104th GCPD Police Academy who graduated this evening. This community is better because you are part of it.
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This morning, several officers with
@GwinnettPd
, Lilburn Police Department,
@LawrencevillePD
, and the
@GwinnettSO
participated in the
#LawEnforcementTorchRun
for
#SpecialOlympics
In the end, we handed the torch over to the DeKalb County Police Department.
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