Marion Police Chief Completes Executive Training Program

Marion County School System Police Chief Ralph Perkins Jr. graduated from the Chief Executive Training Program (CETP) on January 29.
This intensive program, conducted by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, exposes both newly appointed chiefs and command staff to the responsibilities and best practices to successfully lead law enforcement agencies.
The 60-hour CETP is required by Georgia law for agency heads and is often attended by command staff members aspiring to advance their leadership roles. Topics covered in the course include: Conducting SWOT Analysis, Role and Responsibilities of the Police Chief, Engaging in Community Relationships, Directing the Hiring Process, Data Collection and Usage, Developing Policies, GA POST Standards, Political and Prac...