Public Safety in Norcross, Ga

Norcross is located in Georgia' Gwinnett county with a citizen population of about 11,000 and a day population of about $40,000. Norcross is located about 16.6 miles from Atlanta, Ga.

Citzens their rely on the commitment and integrity of their police force to keep the community safe. The Norcross Police Department is managed by Chief Steve Stidd. He was appointed Chief of Police in 2005. The Norcross Police Department are a CALEA accredited and also accredited by the state of Georgia. They are well trained in community-oriented law enforcement. The department is made up of 36 sworn officers and 11 civilian employees. The Norcross Police Department is made up of three sections consisting of the The Office of the Chief, Support Services Offce and Field Operations.

Norcross's property crime levels and violent crime levels tend to be higher than Georgia's average level. Some of the safest neighborhoods are in the north part of Norcross and include the Peachtree Industrial Blvd / Peachtree Corners Cir area. Highest crimes occur in the southern parts of Norcross.

The Norcross Police Department rely on its citizens to help keep an eye and ear out for crimes in their community. Gwinnett County's Neighborhood Watch program is called 'C.O.P.S.' (Community Oriented Police Service). C.O.P.S is coordinated by William Rooks. The program operates in five jurisdictions.

Gwinnett County Police offer a variety of free seminars to educate its citizens on safety and crime. Topics include Gang and Drug awareness, robbery prevention and Business Fraud. They also offer program for citizens interested in learning about law enforcement called the Explorer's Police academy. Members go through an intensive program similar to what new officer recruits go through. Classes cover accident investigation, traffic stops, criminal law, and forensic investigations.