Police Chief - Michael Wilkie
Michael G. Wilkie was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Acworth on December 16, 2002. Prior to his appointment, he served appointments as the chief of police for Springdale, South Carolina and Jonesville, South Carolina. A native of Atlanta, Chief Wilkie is a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He holds a Master of Criminal Justice degree from the University of South Carolina, a Master of Public Administration from Columbus State University (Georgia Command College, class #26), and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Chief Wilkie is a member of the criminal justice faculty for the University of Phoenix. He has served in the US Army Reserves.
Chief Wilkie is an advocate of the community policing philosophy that emphasizes relationships with schools, churches, community and business groups, and neighborhoods. “We best serve our citizens and community when we are partners together and have strong, working relationships. As well as our officers knowing our community, we want our community to know their police officers well.”
Chief Wilkie is an active in a variety of boards and organizations including the Lions Club, Special Olympics of Georgia, several college alumni associations, and the Acworth Business Association. He is also a deacon and Bible teacher in his church. He and his family live in Acworth.
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Contact Information |
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| Police Chief | Michael Wilkie |
| Hours | Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Administrative Number | 770-974-1232 |
| Emergency Number | 911 |
| Address | 4400 Acworth Industrial Drive Acworth, GA. 30101 |