Michael Cheek Promoted to Sergeant

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Incident:   Officer Michael Cheek’s Accomplishments Recognized
Date:   May 18, 2017
Location:   Dunwoody, Georgia 

The Dunwoody Police Department is proud to announce that, within a one-week period, Officer Michael Cheek received a Positive Policing Award and was also promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

On May 08, 2017, Officer Cheek received the Positive Policing Award from ASIS International.  According to their website, ASIS International is “the preeminent organization for security professionals.  Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests.”  ASIS International recognized Officer Cheek’s creation and implementation of the Griffin Project, where Officers visit city schools and interact with children with special needs.

Police Chief Billy Grogan stated, “Police officers have no greater responsibility than protecting the most vulnerable people in our communities and building relationships with them.  The Griffin Project does just that.”

On May 11, 2017, Officer Cheek was officially promoted to Sergeant.  The promotion was recognized in a ceremony held in the Dunwoody City Council Chambers four days later.  Upon the completion of a field training program, Sergeant Cheek will be assigned as a Patrol Division Supervisor.

For more information, please contact Community Outreach / Public Information Officer Mark Stevens via telephone at 678-382-6917 or via Email at mark.stevens@dunwoodyga.gov. 

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