Gwinnett Police Department Facilitates Safety Day for Local School

Did you know that, in the event of an emergency situation, 85% of Gwinnett County’s personnel resources will respond within minutes? All Gwinnett County policemen and firefighters have been trained over the past two years to take action to eliminate threats including active shooters immediately upon arriving at the scene of an emergency. The GPD has been taking active measures for the past two years to prepare all law enforcement to be prepared for all situations.

Today, Gwinnett County Police Department facilitated a Safety Day for 300+ faculty and staff at Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross. GAC is the first school in Gwinnett County to dedicate the majority of a teacher work day for an on-campus emergency events. GAC president Dr. David Fincher shares, “We can’t anticipate every emergency situation, but we can look at other events that have happened around the world, and learn from them. That has allowed us to better shape our plans, train our faculty and staff, and implement proactive measures for the safety of our children and campus.”

The Gwinnett County Police Department continues to consult GAC on emergency readiness best practices. Gwinnett County Deputies are on campus throughout the school day each day.