George N. Turner was the 23rd Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta, Georgia, US. Turner assumed the position as interim chief on January 4, 2010, having been appointed by newly inaugurated Mayor Kasim Reed due to the resignation of Richard Pennington shortly after the Atlanta Eagle police raid.

The current police chief is Darin Schierbaum. The city conducted a nationwide search for a permanent chief. Schierbaum succeeded former police chief Rodney N. Bryant. Bryant took the helm after former chief Erika Shields resigned following the killing of Rayshard Brooks.

Dec 2, 2016 · ATLANTA — After 35 years on the force, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner officially announced Thursday that he is retiring. Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne broke the news of the...

Former Chief, Atlanta Police Department With more than 35 years of law enforcement experience, George N. Turner is one of the most sought after subject-matter experts in the fields of law and order, physical/corporate security, executive leadership/management and emergency response.

Dec 1, 2016 · ATLANTA - Atlanta Police Chief George Turner will leave his post with the city after more than three decades of service. Turner's retirement was announced by the city on Wednesday.

Turner was appointed by Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed as the 23rd Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta. Chief Turner is a 32-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department, which has an authorized strength of 2,000 sworn officers. His goal for the Department is …

Nov 30, 2016 · Atlanta Chief of Police George Turner is retiring after 35 years with the Atlanta Police Department. Turner was appointed as the city’s top cop in 2010 by Mayor Kasim Reed.

Nov 30, 2016 · After more than three decades on the force, Atlanta Police Chief George Turner is stepping down as the city’s top cop. A replacement for Turner will be named Thursday by Mayor Kasim Reed to fill...

George N. Turner is a dedicated and loyal public safety professional currently overseeing the operations of the largest law enforcement agency in the State of Georgia. On July 9, 2010, Turner was appointed by Atlanta’s Mayor Kasim Reed as the 23 rd Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta.

Nov 30, 2016 · Atlanta Police Chief George Turner will retire after 35 years of service within the APD, city officials announced Wednesday. Over the course of Turner’s leadership, Atlanta has seen a 27 percent decrease in crime since 2009.