Fulton Schools Police Chief Sworn Into Office

ATLANTA, GA -- Mark Sulborski, a captain with the Fulton County Schools Police Department, has been sworn into office to oversee more than 66 certified police officers and staff serving in more than 100 schools and other district buildings.

Sulborski took the oath of office to become school system's police chief during the Fulton County School Board's Nov. 7 meeting.

“Chief Sulborski has an esteemed reputation that was built on service, integrity and a desire to improve the lives of others,” said Superintendent Jeff Rose, Ed.D. “He has more than two decades of law enforcement experience, and most of that has been in our schools. Chief Sulborski is the ideal choice to lead our district’s School Police Department."

Chief Sulborski is a 21-year veteran of law enforcement, with 14 of those years in the Fulton County Schools Police Department. In Fulton, he has held a variety of leadership roles including SWAT commander, departmental training officer, and most recently, captain for the North County Division. He has an extensive background in firearms and tactical training and has held the command position of the department’s Tactical (SWAT) Team, where his efforts brought it from conception to full operational capability.

Prior to Fulton County Schools, Chief Sulborski was an officer with the Roswell Police Department. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering technology from what was formerly known as Southern Polytechnic State University, now a division of Kennesaw State University.

Created in 1989, the Fulton County Schools Police Department provides safety support and response to schools and central office buildings. Depending on school size or population, Fulton middle and high schools have between 1-2 school-based officers who are in place and ready to respond to any potential safety situation. Officers also are on hand to respond to elementary schools in their area.

In addition to meeting the certification standards of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.), which is required of all Georgia law enforcement, school police officers have specialized training that helps them build relationships with students, staff and the school community.

Chief Sulborski’s vision for the Fulton County Schools Police Department is to contribute to the educational outcomes of students by establishing and sustaining ongoing positive relationships. He believes this can be done by meeting the law enforcement needs of students and staff, while simultaneously serving as unofficial counselors and mentors for students.

During his time outside of work, Chief Sulborski enjoys spending time with his family, especially his 8-year-old daughter, doing anything outdoors, and restoring his nearly 100-year-old farm home in Cherokee County. He is an active member of North Point Ministries at its Alpharetta campus in their Youth Ministry Programs.

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