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Special Services Division
Capt. Greg Post 280-1213		The Special Services division, commanded by newly promoted Capt. Greg Post, is responsible for handling many of the administrative, support, and specialized duties for the department. Capt. Post will supervise public and community relations for the department. He will oversee most community meetings, administers the neighborhood Crime Watch programs, and will also manage hurricane preparedness for the department. Included under Capt. Post's command are the Professional Standards Unit (Training, Evidence and Records Department), Glynn Brunswick Narcotics Enforcement Team (GBNET), and the Community Services Unit (Code Enforcement, CAPAC, Animal Control, Recruiting/Public Information, and GREAT).
In addition to the many duties listed below, the officers in this division transport detainees from the Glynn County Detention Center to Municipal Court for appearances before the Municipal Judge; participate in community safety fairs and other public events; and address community and civic groups on various topics such as crime prevention and how to begin a Neighborhood Crime Watch program. They also coordinate community affairs such as the Citizens' Police Academy, the Citizen Observer Program and other special community events.
Professional Standards Unit

This section provides members of the department with in-service training through a program that is recognized as a standard of excellence throughout the state. Together they ensure that all employees receive the required training for their job assignment. All officers in the state of Georgia are required to complete yearly training in order to maintain peace officer certification. The Brunswick Police Department is committed to providing officers with state of the art training in all areas of law enforcement and communication. One of the tools used to accomplish this is the FATS system, a highly advanced computerized system that helps officers prepare for the many scenarios they may encounter and aids them in the development of "shoot or don't shoot" skills. These two officers are also responsible for the in-depth training of new recruits before they are released to a Field Training Officer (FTO) in the Patrol section for evaluation and further development of street skills. New recruits are required to ride with their FTO until they have mastered all the skills required to perform patrol duties.

Evidence Department Ofc. Marsha Myers 267-5559, Ext. 1220
The evidence section is responsible for returning items to property owners when possible, maintaining detailed records of stored evidence, and disposing of or destroying evidence when ordered by the court. As the department can easily acquire thousands of pieces of evidence in a year, this is an extremely essential job. Officer Myers also assists in Municipal Court security when needed and supervises community service workers.
Records Department 267-5559
The initial point of contact with the department for many citizens, this section not only furnishes copies of accident or incident reports, but is also the section which handles employment background checks. Incident or accident reports may be obtained in person from the Records Department Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. The cost is twenty-five cents per page. Fingerprinting services are provided for the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 9-11 am and 2-4 pm for a cost of $10.00 per set of two cards.
Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) Chaplain Program Coordinator Katrina Patterson 267-5559, Ext. 1234
Serves as point-of-contact for all Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) and National Crime Information Center (NCIC) matters. Ensures that all employees adhere to the GCIC and NCIC policies and procedures pertaining to Criminal Justice Information System network operations. Coordinates the Brunswick Police Department's Chaplain Program and provides clerical and other support to its members.
Information Systems
Information Systems encompasses the installation, maintenance and use of all of the department's computer hardware, software and communications systems. The Brunswick Police Department is connected to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) computer network system, as well as the Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC) network, which enables officers to verify vehicle registration and drivers license information, check for wanted persons, and check stolen property and vehicles. Officers also make use of highly specialized law enforcement software (such as traffic accident reporting software, imaging programs, and facial reconstruction and identification software) to assist them in their duties.

Community Services Unit

Lt. Kevin Jones 279-2605
Code Enforcement Cpl. Len Schmauch 267-5583
Processes and investigates all new and renewal applications for alcoholic beverage licenses, adult entertainment applicants, taxicab permits and taxicab driver permits. Processes all City Rotational Wrecker List applications. Serves as City Dockmaster: oversees the City of Brunswick docks, collecting docking fees and ensuring all regulations governing the use of the docks are met. Works closely with the City of Brunswick license department to ensure each business operating within the city limits obtains an occupational tax license. Investigates reports of illegal sales of alcoholic beverages. Assists Environmental Code Enforcement officers with investigating illegal trash dumping on City of Brunswick property and right-of-ways. Assists with prosecution of offenders. Provides administrative and security assistance to Municipal Court.
Animal Control Services AC Officer Tommy Dixon
Patrols the city enforcing the city ordinances and state laws pertaining to the regulation and control of dogs, cats and other animals. Make every effort to locate and notify owners of animals picked up. Assists with all duties necessary to run the Animal Control Center on Highway 17. Maintains the Animal Control website with information and pictures of animals up for adoption.
Recruiting/Public Information Officer Ofc. Todd Rhodes 280-6963
Accepts and processes all applications for employment. Conducts background checks on all applicants and administers testing. Coordinates with Police Academy to ensure proper training of all new recruits. Distributes press releases. Handles all media requests for information.
G.R.E.A.T. Pfc. Anthony Maldonado 280-1998, Ext. 1426
G.R.E.A.T., the Gang Resistance Education And Training program sponsored by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, is administered by Pfc. Anthony Maldonado to area middle school students. The G.R.E.A.T. program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. With prevention as its primary objective, the program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T. lessons focus on providing life skills to students to help them avoid using delinquent behavior and violence to solve problems. The goal: to prevent youth crime, violence, and gang involvement while developing a positive relationship among law enforcement, families, and our young people to create safer communities. Source: www.great-online.org
C.A.P.A.C.

Pfc. Jeremy Wilson	Ofc. Barbara Hartman		Ofc. S. Ferguson
The Citizens And Police Against Crime unit is assigned to all communities of public housing inside the city limits of Brunswick. The C.A.P.A.C. team, through community involvement, identifies the various needs and problems of the residents of the public housing communities of the Brunswick Housing Authority. These officers work with the residents and the housing Authority to develop solutions for these problems. They make as much contact with residents as possible in order to create better relationships with the residents. They answer calls for service at housing authority communities and assist the Brunswick Housing Authority with other special programs.

S.W.A.T.
The Special Weapons and Tactics team is a group of specially-equipped personnel who are trained to respond to high risk occurrences in order to optimize the probability of resolving the situation without violence or unnecessary injury to either citizens or police personnel.

S.P.E.A.R.
The Seaport Patrol Enforcement And Rescue team uses marine craft such as a police boats and personal watercraft to patrol all waterways within the city jurisdiction, enforce marine laws and other ordinances, promote safe watercraft practices and help ensure the safety of the port of Brunswick. The SPEAR team is also utilized when stranded boater rescues, water searches or body recovery efforts are necessary.

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