

CHIEF KEVIN HANNAH ATTENDS
GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE
2012 ANNUAL SUMMER TRAINING CONFERENCE
As part of his continuing education and training in the administration of law
enforcement, Chief Kevin Hannah of the Franklin Police Department recently
attended the 2012 Annual Summer Training conference sponsored by the Georgia
Association of Chiefs of Police. Heads of law enforcement agencies from throughout
the state participated in the four-day conference. The Georgia Association of Chiefs
of Police is responsible for the delivery of training to the chiefs of Georgia’s police
departments and law enforcement agencies.
The Summer Training Conference was held at the Savannah International Trade &
Convention Center from July 22nd through July 25th. This year’s conference covered
a variety of topics such as: “Myths and Realities of the Police Use of Force”, “Current
Changes in FLSA and Other Employment Law”, “Developing a Risk Management
Approach in Criminal Justice Agencies”, “Community Policing and Preventing Violent
Extremism”, “Below 100 Program”, “Overview of State Agency Resources”, “Review of
Georgia House Bill 1176”, and “The Current Threat Landscape.”
Chief Kevin Hannah was among more than 495 heads of law enforcement agencies
attending the 45th Annual Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Summer Training
Conference. In addition to the Chiefs attendance at the conference, a significant
number of departmental command staff were also present to learn about training
topics that will benefit their department and community. Director Stan York of the
Sandersville Police Department, President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of
Police, encouraged the chiefs to “implement the valuable training provided at the
conference and continue to strive and enhance the professional development of your
valued staff.”