Chief Atkinson

Chief Atkinson

Chief Atkinson joined the Doraville Police Department after graduating from the State University of West Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science. His first assignment was that of a Communications Dispatcher/Detention Officer. Chief Atkinson attended the 112th session of the Public Safety Training Institute, and after graduating became a Road Patrolman in March of 1994. In January of 1997, Chief Atkinson transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division where he served as Narcotics Investigator, as well as a General Investigator. He was promoted through the ranks, eventually becoming the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division in October of 2002. In addition to serving as the Criminal Investigations Division Commander, Chief Atkinson has also served as the Commander of the Uniform Division and the Administrative Services Division. In April of 2010, he was promoted from Captain to Assistant Chief of Police. In July of 2019, he was named the Interim Chief of Police.

Chief Atkinson is a graduate of the 216th Session of the FBI National Academy, the 09-35 session of the Georgia Chiefs of Police Executive Training School, and he graduated from the 40th Session of the Command College at Columbus State University with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.