Jeffrey E. Turner Chief of Police

The principal task of the Chief of Police is to see that the resources of the Department are so managed that its objectives -- preservation of the peace, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of law -- are achieved economically and effectively. The police administrator carries out his task through the organization of the Department, by exercises of direction and supervision; by policy determination and planning; by control and inspection; and by development of personnel.

Jeff Turner, the son of Eddie and Classie Turner, moved to Clayton County with his family in 1978. He attended and graduated from Morrow High School in 1982 and went on to attend the State College of West Georgia (now West Georgia University) where he earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 1986.

Jeff Turner joined the Clayton County Police Department as a Patrolman in April 1987 at which time he was one of only four African American officers on the police force. During Jeff Turner's 20 year tenure with the Clayton County Police Department he has worked the streets of Clayton County as a Uniform Patrolman, conducted criminal investigations as a Detective, supervised officers on the street as a Sergeant and Lieutenant and he was assigned as the Administrative Captain to the former Chief of Police. Prior to his appointment as Chief of Police, Jeff Turner served as Assistant Chief of Police to Darrell B. Partain.

Jeffrey E. Turner was appointed as the tenth Chief of the Clayton County Police Department on March 20, 2007. Chief Turner is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, Session 217 and is a member of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, N.O.B.L.E. (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives) and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Turner is married with four children and attends Greater Works Missionary Baptist Church in Jonesboro.

Tim Robinson Deputy Chief of Police

The Deputy Chief of Police in charge of the Field Operations Command is responsible for the operations of the Uniform Patrol Division, Criminal Investigation Division and the Technical Services Division of the Clayton County Police Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Each of the three Divisions that the Deputy Chief oversees are commanded by a Police Major who reports to the Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Tim Robinson began his career with the Clayton County Police Department as a Patrolman in March 1981. Deputy Chief Robinson is a 26 year veteran of the Clayton County Police Department, having risen through the ranks to his current position. During his tenure with the Department, he has worked the streets of Clayton County as a Uniform Patrol Officer, conducted investigations as a Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division; supervised patrol officers in the Uniform Patrol Division as a Sergeant and Lieutenant; was the Internal Affairs Commander as a Captain; and most recently commanded the Uniform Patrol Division as a Major.

Deputy Chief Robinson is committed to the citizens of Clayton County in achieving a safe community through Chief Jeffrey Turner's vision of Community Policing.

As the former SWAT Team Commander, and 24 year veteran of the SWAT Team, Deputy Chief Robinson has participated in countless raids and high risk warrant situations. He was awarded the Clayton County Police Department Medal of Valor for bravery in May, 1990.

Deputy Chief Robinson was the Officer in Charge of the Clayton County Police Department's 30 man Rapid Response Team, assigned to the Malcolm McKinnon Airport during the G-8 Summit in Sea Island, Georgia in June, 2004. He also participated and assisted in the development of the Clayton County Police Department's tactical response plan for the Atlanta Beach Volley Ball Venue for the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Deputy Chief Robinson has an Associates of Arts Degree from Clayton State University, a Bachelor of Science Degree from Georgia State University and is currently attending the Command College at Columbus State University for his Masters Degree in Public Administration. He is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, Session 215.

Deputy Chief Robinson is a member of the F.B.I. National Academy Associates, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Tactical Officers Association. He attends the Community Bible Church in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Greg Porter Deputy Chief of Police

The Deputy Chief of Police in charge of the Support Services Command is responsible for the operations of the E911 / Communications Division, Narcotics Division and the Special Services Division of the Clayton County Police Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Each of the three Divisions that the Deputy Chief oversees are commanded by a Police Major who reports to the Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Gregory Porter began his career with the Clayton County Police Department as a Patrolman in April 1987. Deputy Chief Porter's 22 years of law enforcement service include two years of service with the Georgia Department of Corrections and 20 years of service with the Clayton County Police Department. During his tenure with the Police Department, Deputy Chief Porter has worked assignments as a Uniform Patrol Officer, a Narcotics Agent, a Narcotics Agent assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcment Agency Task Force, Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division, Sergeant in the School Resource Officer Unit and Commander of the School Resource Officer Unit holding the position of Lieutenant and later Captain. Deputy Chief Porter was assigned to the Chief's Staff as Administrative Captain prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Porter is committed to the citizens of Clayton County in achieving a safe community through Chief Jeffrey Turner's vision of Community Policing.

Deputy Chief Porter has been awarded the Clayton County Police Department Medal of Merit and a citation from President George Bush when he was Vice President for outstanding accomplishments while assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force.

Deputy Chief Porter has a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Leo University and he is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, Session 232.

Deputy Chief Porter is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, N.O.B.L.E. (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), N.A.S.R.O. (National Association of School Resource Officers) and the Georgia Gang Association. He attends the Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in College Park, Georgia where he serves as a Deacon.

Major Ken Green

The Legal Advisor keeps abreast of recent court decisions involving criminal prosecution and civil resolution. The Legal Advisor assists in implementing Departmental Directives and Policy and Procedure and prepares handouts for officers on court decisions affecting police operations. The Legal Advisor can assist officers on points of law and preparation of cases, render legal advice concerning personnel matters, advise the Chief of Police regarding status of pending litigation involving Police Department activities, and prepare, draft and review agreements, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents and instruments on behalf of Police Department.

Kenneth H. Green graduated Brown High School in Atlanta in 1968 and did his undergraduate work at Clayton State College and Georgia State University. Mr. Green graduated from Atlanta Law School in 1980 and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in June 1980. He has practiced law in the Atlanta area since that time. His areas of practice include personal injury and general litigation.

Ken Green began his career in law enforcement as a Patrolman with the City of Atlanta Police Department in May 1969. Ken Green rose to the rank of Major in the City of Atlanta Police Department and was in charge of the Zone 2 Precinct encompassing north Atlanta and the Buckhead area when he retired in 1998 with 29 years of service. Ken Green joined the Clayton County Police Department in April 2001 as the Legal Advisor.

The goal of the Internal Affairs Unit is to insure that the integrity of the department is maintained through a system of internal discipline where objectivity, fairness, and justice are assured by an intensive, impartial investigation and review process.

The Internal Affairs Unit is assigned to the Chief's Staff and its commanding officer reports directly to the Chief of Police. Employees are assigned to this unit by the Chief of Police and serve at the pleasure of the Chief. Read more...

The Budgetary / Crime Analysis Unit is responsible for conducting thorough research for the police department on many administrative and operational areas. The Budgetary / Crime Analysis Unit is assigned to the Chief's Staff and its commanding officer reports directly to the Chief of Police. Functions of the Budgetary / Crime Analysis Unit include:

• Planning and managing a $19 million dollar annual budget for the Police Department.
• To see that goals and objectives of all grants at the Clayton County Police Department are consistent with those criterion set by the State Crime Commission.
• Formalization of policy and procedure - solutions to problems in operational areas.
• Recommendations on technology which will improve present systems, cut costs in the long run, and keep operations up to date.
• Maintaining a database of all crimes committed within the unincorporated areas of Clayton County.

The vision of the Clayton County Police Department is to partner with our community to accomplish a better quality of life for our citizens by working together for a safer community.

The mission of the Clayton County Police Department is to protect people, property and to empower our community to minimize the emergence of problems, and the reduction of crime.