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DeKalb County swears in Class 142 as leaders highlight staffing gains and more than $30 million in public-safety investments
Summary
DeKalb County formally graduated and swore in academy Class 142. County leaders announced hiring gains and said they’ve invested more than $30 million in public safety, and instructors presented awards to standout recruits.
DeKalb County formally graduated and swore in academy Class 142 at a ceremony at the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center, where county leaders highlighted recent staffing gains, investments in public safety and the department’s new motto.
Chief of Police Greg Padrick told the graduates the badge is a community’s trust and cited recent personnel numbers as evidence of momentum. "Class 142, you are part of this momentum," Padrick said, noting a 9% increase in sworn staffing over the past year and a 91% retention rate.
Why it matters: County leaders framed the graduation as part of a broader effort to bolster public safety capacity and sustain experienced officers. Lorraine Cochran Johnson, the county CEO,…
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