Message from Chief James W. Conroy

I am humbled and honored to serve as the Chief of Police for the City of Roswell. I thank Mayor Henry, the Roswell City Council and City Administrator Palmer for their support and their confidence in my ability to lead this department.

The Roswell Police Department has a long history of providing excellent service to this community. I am excited to be a part of that tradition and a to be a part of this team. You have my assurance that we will continue to provide excellent service, focusing on community policing by embracing the pillars of 21st Century Policing and the principles of Procedural Justice.

21st Century Policing is a comprehensive framework for providing service to the community while cultivating high quality employees. The pillars of 21st Century Policing include:

• Building Trust and Legitimacy
• Policy and Oversight
• Community Policing and Crime Reduction
• Technology and Social Media
• Training and Education
• Officer Safety and Wellness

Procedural Justice refers to the idea of fairness in the processes that resolve disputes and allocate resources. It is a concept that promotes positive organizational change and helps to improve relationships. The principles of Procedural Justice include:

• Opportunities for Voice
• Fairness in the processes
• Impartiality in decision making
• Transparency in actions

The Roswell Police Department is comprised of dedicated men and women who work hard each day to improve public safety and help make the City of Roswell a great place to live, work and play. Roswell continues to be listed as one of the safest cities in Georgia and in the Metro Atlanta area. The responsibility of public safety is not only a job for the police. Public safety is a shared responsibility among all of us who live, work and play in this fine city. Together, we will improve public safety and ensure that the Roswell Police Department is the premier law enforcement agency in Georgia.

Thank you,

James W. Conroy
Chief of Police