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Barnesville Police Department earns state certification; city leaders commend staff

City of Barnesville City Council · March 26, 2026
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Summary

The Barnesville Police Department received state certification after meeting 118 standards, a milestone noted by the Georgia Chiefs Association and recognized by council with commendations to Chief Charles S. Keadle and Major Craig Cooper.

City officials recognized the Barnesville Police Department's state certification at the June 1 council meeting. Keith Glass, Director of Public Safety for the City of Monroe and president of the Georgia Chiefs Association, presented the certification and described the challenge of meeting the required standards.

Glass said there are more than 700 law enforcement agencies in Georgia and only 118 agencies have achieved state certification by meeting 118 standards. He commended Chief Charles S. Keadle for his leadership, Major Craig Cooper for his work, and the department staff for embracing the process.

Mayor Peter L. Banks and the council recorded the recognition in the minutes and unanimously approved the meeting minutes. The certification is recorded as a distinct accomplishment in the city's 2015 meeting records.