GREGORY TODD HOOD
30 Laurel Canyon Village Circle, Apt. 3101, Canton,GA
Summary
The opportunity to serve as the Assistant Police Chief for the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) aligns seamlessly with my extensive leadership experience, law enforcement expertise, and commitment to public safety. With over 25 years in law enforcement, including my tenure as a Major at the Johns Creek Police Department, I have successfully managed operations, implemented crime reduction strategies, and strengthened community trust through accountability and transparency. My leadership in overseeing recruitment, accreditation, internal affairs, and tactical operations has prepared me to develop and implement policies, standard operating procedures, and strategic crime prevention initiatives for CPD. Additionally, my background in SWAT operations, training coordination, and multi-agency collaboration, combined with my FBI National Academy training and executive leadership roles, equips me to manage CPD’s bureaus effectively. With a proven ability to lead, mentor, and drive organizational excellence, I am well-positioned to contribute to CPD’s mission of ensuring public safety and advancing progressive policing strategies
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Major - Office of The Chief
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2020 - Current
- Directs and oversees operations within the Office of the Chief, providing strategic leadership and administrative support directly to the Chief
- Manages state (Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition) and national (CALEA) accreditation processes
- Led the CALEA accreditation process to 100% compliance 2020, and 2024
- Leads internal affairs investigations, ensuring accountability and transparency, while also overseeing professional standards, officer commendations, recruitment, hiring, media relations, and department communications
- Revamped the complaint review process, streamlining investigations and improving transparency to strengthen community trust
- Implemented best practices for recruiting and hiring to maintain optimal staffing levels
- Enhanced the department's operational readiness by implementing A.L.E.R.R.T.'s national training standards for active shooter response, significantly improving preparedness and inter-agency coordination.
- Directed annual multi-agency active attack training exercises, coordinating efforts between law enforcement, fire departments, school resource officers, communications officers, and EMS to foster effective collaboration and enhance emergency response capabilities.
Lieutenant - Special Operations Unit
Johns Creek Police Department
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated operations for Community-Oriented Policing, Bicycle Patrol Unit, Traffic Safety Unit, K-9 Unit, and Citizens Auxiliary Patrol Program
- Oversaw planning and execution of city events, including city-sponsored events, religious celebrations, demonstrations, and community activities requiring law enforcement presence
- Served as Public Information Officer (PIO), managing media relations, crafting press releases, and handling public communications to ensure accurate and timely information distribution
Lieutenant - Uniform Patrol Division
Johns Creek Police Department
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Under the guidance and direction of the Deputy Chief, responsible for patrol response to calls for service including providing protection of life, enforcement of city, state, and federal laws, response to emergencies, assume responsibility for incident command on emergency or pre-planned calls for service
- Served as contact and liaison with the community and outside local, state, and federal agencies
- Oversaw budget management, optimizing allocation of funds for necessary expenses and improvements
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements in daily operations, maintaining high performance standards
Deputy Commander - North Metro SWAT
Johns Creek Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Deputy Commander for the North Metro SWAT Team, a multi-agency tactical team with 5 municipal agencies across 2 counties and over 45 operators
- Established team qualifications, standards, and expectations based on guidance from the National Tactical Officers Association and Georgia Tactical Officers Association
- Collaborated with Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, and executive-level law enforcement leaders across multiple jurisdictions to effectively coordinate and fill the team's responsibilities
- Improved operator/team member morale with effective leadership techniques that fostered teamwork while addressing individual needs or concerns promptly
Sergeant - Training Coordinator
Johns Creek Police Department
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Coordinated, scheduled, and implemented training for new hires and established staff, ensuring compliance with Georgia Police Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) and state and federal training requirements
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Collaborated with department staff to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals
- Coordinated logistics for training events, including scheduling facilities, securing necessary equipment, and managing participant registration
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development
- Coordinated, scheduled, and implemented training for new hires and established staff, ensuring compliance with Georgia Police Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) and state and federal training requirements
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results
Sergeant - Special Investigations Unit
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2010 - 02.2016
- Established the Special Investigations Unit, overseeing all vice-related crimes within Johns Creek and surrounding areas
- Created, tracked and implemented a successful plan for all incoming vice-related investigations
- Developed policies and procedures for a comprehensive database tracking criminal activity related to drugs, prostitution, illegal massage parlors, gambling, and other special investigations
- Successfully worked with local, state, and federal agencies for criminal investigations related to all vice-related crimes across Johns Creek, the state of Georgia, and the South East
Sergeant - Uniform Patrol Division
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Under the general direction of a police lieutenant, led and managed first line supervisors and officers handling all calls for police service including emergency, life-threatening and non-emergency calls.
- With the Johns Creek Police Department being a very pro-active, community involved department, assisted with coordination of community events, managed and led pro-active enforcement action, and any necessary special assignments determined by the Chief of Police.
- As an original founding member of the police department, this position established policies and procedures for the department and set a bar of exemplary service expected from the community by a newly established police department.
Sergeant
Alpharetta Police Department
01.2006 - 03.2008
- Under the general direction of a police Captain, led and managed first line supervisors and officers handling all calls for police service including emergency, life-threatening and non-emergency calls.
- Served as a SWAT Team Operator, Sniper, Assistant Team Leader, Team Leader, Deputy Commander and Commander of a municipal SWAT Team serving the City of Alpharetta and as a mutual aid team to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Motor Officer - Traffic Safety Unit
Alpharetta Police Department
03.2003 - 01.2006
- Under the direction of the Traffic Safety Unit Sergeant, primarily as a motor officer, enforced traffic laws, including investigations and operations related to driving under the influence, collection of evidence and investigations into serious injury accidents, motor escorts with established dignitaries and VIPs, and narcotic related investigations as it related to transportation of illegal substances
- Led and supported serious injury and fatal accident investigations
- Provided valuable input to department policies on motor officer training and equipment maintenance for optimal performance
Officer - Uniform Patrol Division
Alpharetta Police Department
01.1999 - 03.2003
- Served as a patrol officer responsible for all police related calls for service including non-emergency, emergency, and life-threatening situations.
- Fostered community relations through proactive enforcement and positive engagement events.
- Served as a field training officer responsible for evaluating, training, and leading newly hired police officers and lateral transfers. This was one of the most important responsibilities at the Alpharetta Police Department as it established the department and community’s expectation on the officer, helped guide and teach the officer how to take control of a scene while reducing the risk of potential for violence without giving up officer safety.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities
Communications Officer
Alpharetta Police Department
05.1998 - 01.1999
- Received incoming calls for non-emergency and emergency requests for police, fire, and ambulance services.
- Dispatched police, fire, and ambulance services for calls through the in-house Communications Center and coordinated effective and efficient response through strategically gathered information.
- Conducted NCID/GCIC checks on vehicles, persons, firearms, and other related items and processed internal and external warrant inquiries.
- Managed crisis communications, effectively mitigating potential reputational damage
United States Marine Corps - Presidential Security
United States Marine Corps
02.1992 - 02.1996
- Enlisted into the United States Marine Corps in 1992 as an infantry member with specialized training in Security Forces
- Selected to the Presidential Security Detail providing security as part of the White House Military Office assigned to the White House Communications Agency.
- Traveled as presidential security details within the United States and abroad
- Held a category one security clearance while assigned to this detail and was awarded the Presidential Service Badge
- Promoted to the rank of Corporal, E-4
- Deployed for six months in the Mediterranean Sea with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division
- Recipient of the Navy Unit Commendation Award in support of military operations in recovering a downed Air Force Pilot in Bosnia, 1995
Education
Master of Public Safety Administration - 4.0 GPA
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA12.2021
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice - 3.82 GPA
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL09.2003
Skills
Affiliations
- Member of the FBI National Academy Association, Session #292
- Member of the Georgia Association of Chief's of Police
- Member of the International Association of Chief's of Police
- Member of the 29th Delegation of the Georgia Israel Law Enforcement Executive Exchange
- Member of the Georgia Chapter of the FBI National Academy Association
- Member of the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Team
- Founding Member of the City of Johns Creek Police Department, 2008
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Georgia POST Managerial
- Georgia POST Supervisory
- Georgia POST Advanced
- Georgia POST Intermediate
- Georgia POST General Instructor
- Georgia POST Firearms Instructor
- Georgia POST Field Training Officer
- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Instructor for ALERRT Level 1 and Active Attack Integrated Response
Timeline
Major - Office of The Chief
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2020 - Current
Lieutenant - Special Operations Unit
Johns Creek Police Department
05.2019 - 03.2020
Lieutenant - Uniform Patrol Division
Johns Creek Police Department
02.2017 - 05.2019
Sergeant - Training Coordinator
Johns Creek Police Department
02.2016 - 02.2017
Deputy Commander - North Metro SWAT
Johns Creek Police Department
01.2013 - 01.2018
Sergeant - Special Investigations Unit
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2010 - 02.2016
Sergeant - Uniform Patrol Division
Johns Creek Police Department
03.2008 - 03.2010
Sergeant
Alpharetta Police Department
01.2006 - 03.2008
Motor Officer - Traffic Safety Unit
Alpharetta Police Department
03.2003 - 01.2006
Officer - Uniform Patrol Division
Alpharetta Police Department
01.1999 - 03.2003
Communications Officer
Alpharetta Police Department
05.1998 - 01.1999
United States Marine Corps - Presidential Security
United States Marine Corps
02.1992 - 02.1996
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Georgia POST Managerial
- Georgia POST Supervisory
- Georgia POST Advanced
- Georgia POST Intermediate
- Georgia POST General Instructor
- Georgia POST Firearms Instructor
- Georgia POST Field Training Officer
- Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Instructor for ALERRT Level 1 and Active Attack Integrated Response
Master of Public Safety Administration - 4.0 GPA
Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice - 3.82 GPA
Columbia Southern University
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