Patrol Division
Major Greg Reeves · 38 staff
Uniformed patrol officers serving 24/7 across the City.
Covington Police Department
Serve. Protect. Together.
We are sworn to protect the people of Covington with integrity, fairness, and respect — 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Our Department
Divisions
Criminal Investigations
Lt. Tara McClendon · 9 staff
Felony investigations, narcotics, and digital forensics.
Community Services
Sgt. Marcus Bell · 6 staff
School Resource Officers, neighborhood watch, special events.
Records & Open Records
Records Manager Dana Pierce · 4 staff
Custodian of police records; processes Open Records Act requests.
Training & Accreditation
Capt. Rico Stallworth · 3 staff
POST-mandated training; Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police accreditation.
Department News
April 20, 2026
CPD earns state re-accreditation
GACP confirms CPD's compliance with 138 standards covering use of force, evidence handling, and community engagement.
April 5, 2026
New body-worn camera fleet deployed
All patrol officers now equipped with Axon Body 4 cameras with automatic activation.
March 22, 2026
CPD welcomes 4 new officers
Officers Chen, Davis, Patel, and Whitaker were sworn in this week.
Community Programs
Citizens Police Academy
10-week academy giving residents an inside look at policing in Covington.
Spring & Fall sessions. Apply via the form on this site.
Coffee with a Cop
Monthly community coffee — no agenda, just conversation.
First Thursday of each month, 7:30 AM at downtown coffee shops.
Operation Safe Holiday
Increased patrols and shopping-area presence November & December.
Nov 15 – Jan 1.
Project Lifesaver
Tracking program for residents with cognitive conditions who may wander.
Year-round; enroll through Community Services.
Careers
Join the Covington Police Department
We are hiring police officers, communications officers, and records technicians. Competitive salaries, take-home vehicles for sworn officers, and comprehensive benefits.
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Sworn officers
18
Civilian staff
11
Years accredited
42K+
Calls answered (2025)