For Immediate Release:

Contact: Rosemary Taylor, 678-223-8828

Johns Creek selects Interim Police Chief
Former Gwinnett County Chief tapped

JOHNS CREEK, Georgia—July 2, 2007—The City of Johns Creek has selected William H. Dean, former Gwinnett County Chief of Police, as Interim Police Chief in preparation for the City forming its own Police Department sometime late this year/early 2008.

Dean, 59, served 31 years with the Gwinnett County Police Department, five of them as Chief. Before retiring in 2004, Dean served with the state Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, conducting over 25 on-site inspections of police and sheriff departments to verify compliance with nationally recognized standards for law enforcement agencies.

"Bill was chosen because of his outstanding background. He will help us start a new Police Department, whose goal from the start will be to obtain full accreditation as a law enforcement agency," said City Manager John Kachmar.

Dean attended Georgia State University, Columbus State University and Dekalb Community College. A resident of Georgia since 1969, Dean currently lives with his family in Good Hope, Georgia.

Both police and fire services are currently being provided to the City by Fulton County. The Charter incorporating the City on December 1, 2006, allowed for these services to be provided by the County for up to two years.

About the City of Johns Creek
The City of Johns Creek, Georgia is located in the northeast corner of Fulton County. It was incorporated December 1, 2006, following a voter referendum July 18, 2006.

For more information, visit the City of Johns Creek Web site at www.JohnsCreekGA.gov.

Press Contact:
Rosemary Taylor
Communications Manager
City of Johns Creek
P 678-223-8828

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