Chief R. Connolly has been leading the Georgia Tech Police Department since 2013. He is responsible for the safety and security of the Institute, as well as the strategic direction of the Department.
Before stepping into his current role, he served as the Deputy Chief of Police at Georgia Tech from 2010 to 2013, where he honed his leadership and law enforcement skills. Chief Connolly's extensive experience includes roles as the Assistant Director of Public Safety at the Georgia World Congress Center, Police Major at Sandy Springs Police, and Commander of the Emergency Preparedness Unit and Crime Strategy and Analysis Unit at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA). He has also served as a Program Manager for the Georgia Emergency Management Association’s (GEMA) Terrorism Division, where he was responsible for coordinating counterterrorism initiatives, managing specialized training programs, and supporting statewide emergency preparedness efforts.
Deputy Chief C. Cook oversees the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigations Division, Internal Affairs, the Office of Professional Standards, the Records Unit, and Special Projects.
Captain J. Flowers leads the Criminal Investigations Division and Digital Intelligence Unit. Both teams collaborate to follow up on all crimes committed against persons or property and investigate matters of public concern. Support services include the Forensics Lab and Property & Evidence. This Division also conducts police Pre-Employment Background Investigations for police officers, public safety officers, and communications officers.
Captain R. McNevin leads the Technology Division, which includes physical security assessments and support for all technology used by the Department.
Captain T. Walcott leads the Patrol Division, the most visible unit of the Department. Patrol officers provide proactive police patrols and first response to emergencies.
Captain M. Walton leads the Administrative Division, which includes Recruitment, the Community Outreach and Engagement (CORE) Unit, the Crime Prevention Unit, and Social Media/Communications.
Captain Walton also leads the Special Operations Division, which includes special event security, the Honor Guard, and coordination of third party security.
Interim Captain B. Bonus leads the K9 unit, Special Response Team, and the Training Division. The Training Division is responsible for officer development and training; and promotes professional excellence, police legitimacy, and supports effective campus policing.
W. Smith, Director of Emergency Management and Communications, is responsible for preparing the Georgia Tech community to respond to and recover from all hazards. OEM serves the entire Atlanta campus and also works closely with other Georgia Tech campuses as well as the study abroad programs.
C. Davis, Interim Emergency Communications Manager, provides leadership for a staff of Communications Officers, processing emergency and general communication with the public, and coordinating the response based on the severity of the reported issue. Support services include Video Specialists to ensure situational awareness during emergencies.