City of Griffin Board of Commissioners' Meeting June 23, 2026

The City of Griffin Board of Commissioners held a meeting on June 23, 2026, which included an extensive presentation by the Griffin Police Department on their operations, staffing, training, policies, and accreditation status. The discussion covered the department's organizational structure, hiring and recruitment processes, training programs, and specialized units such as SWAT and the FIT unit. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the department's policy management, including recent comprehensive rewrites of the policy manual to align with CALEA accreditation, state certification, and GCIC requirements. The presentation highlighted the department's proactive policing efforts, crime statistics, and community outreach programs. Board members expressed appreciation for the detailed overview and emphasized the importance of policy adherence and training in reducing liability and improving public trust. No specific procurement or contracting decisions were discussed during this meeting.