Gregory Porter Chief of Police

The principal task of the Chief of Police is to see that the resources of the Department are so managed that its objectives -- preservation of the peace, protection of life and property, and the enforcement of law -- are achieved economically and effectively. The police administrator carries out his task through the organization of the Department, by exercises of direction and supervision; by policy determination and planning; by control and inspection; and by development of personnel.

Chief Gregory Porter began his career with the Clayton County Police Department as a Patrolman in April 1987. Chief Porter's 27 years of law enforcement service include two years of service with the Georgia Department of Corrections and 25 years of service with the Clayton County Police Department. During his tenure with the Police Department, Chief Porter has worked assignments as a Uniform Patrol Officer, a Narcotics Agent, a Narcotics Agent assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force, Detective in the Criminal Investigation Division, Sergeant in the School Resource Officer Unit and Commander of the School Resource Officer Unit holding the position of Lieutenant and later Captain. Chief Porter was assigned to the Chief's Staff as Administrative Captain prior to his appointment as Deputy Chief of Police where he oversaw the Field Operations Command. Gregory Porter was appointed Chief of Police by the Clayton County Board of Commissioners and assumed command on September 27, 2010.

Chief Porter has been awarded the Clayton County Police Department Medal of Merit and a citation from President George Bush when he was Vice President for outstanding accomplishments while assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency Task Force.

Chief Porter has a Bachelor of Science Degree from St. Leo University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbus State University and he is a graduate of the F.B.I. National Academy, Session 232.

Chief Porter is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, N.O.B.L.E. (National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives), N.A.S.R.O. (National Association of School Resource Officers) and the Georgia Gang Association. He was also a member of the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange, 20th Delegation (GILEE).

He is married, has four children, two grandchildren and attends Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in College Park, Georgia where he serves as a Deacon.

Christopher L. Butler Deputy Chief of Police

The Deputy Chief of Police in charge of the Field Operations Command is responsible for the operations of the Uniform Patrol Division, Narcotics Division, and the Criminal Investigation Division of the Clayton County Police Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Each of the three Divisions that the Deputy Chief oversees are commanded by a Police Major who reports to the Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Chris Butler began his career in February 1983 with the Clayton County Police Department as a Patrolman. Promoted in 1986 to Detective, he served in the Crimes Against Persons Unit. As a Sergeant, promoted in 1994, he briefly served in the Uniform Division, and then returned to the Criminal Investigation Division to supervise the Crimes Against Persons Unit. He returned to the Uniform Division after being promoted to Lieutenant in 1997. Deputy Chief Butler remained in the Uniform Division until 2003, when he returned to the Criminal Investigation Division promoted to the rank of Captain. In 2007, he was promoted to Major and assigned to Command the Uniform Division. His most recent assignment was as Commander of the Criminal Investigation Division.

As the former Hostage Negotiation Team Commander, and 15 year veteran of the Negotiation Team, Deputy Chief Butler participated in numerous barricaded incidents and crisis situations. He aimed the department in adopting the Crisis Intervention Team philosophy that is widely used in the State Of Georgia, which is also now part of the initial training of all new Clayton County Police Officers.

Deputy Chief Butler served in the United States Army from 1978 until 1984 in both Active Duty and Reserve capacities. He is a graduate of several Military Police Schools and United States Drug Enforcement Administration course.

Deputy Chief Butler is a graduate from Georgia Military College and Clayton State University. He is a P.O.S.T. certified Instructor and Firearms Instructor holding certifications as a Field Training Officer and an Identification Technician.

Gina V. Hawkins Deputy Chief of Police

The Deputy Chief of Police in charge of the Support Services Command is responsible for the operations of the E911 / Communications Division, Administrative Services Division and the Special Services Division of the Clayton County Police Department and reports directly to the Chief of Police. Each of the three Divisions that the Deputy Chief oversees are commanded by a Police Major who reports to the Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief Gina V. Hawkins joined the Clayton County Police Department as the Commander of Support Services with 25 years of experience in the field of Law Enforcement. Deputy Chief Hawkins has molded her career and life in serving the people she works with and the people she works for.

Prior to joining the Clayton County Police Department, Deputy Chief Hawkins started her career in 1988 with the City of Atlanta Police Department. While at the City of Atlanta, Deputy Chief Hawkins gained experience in a variety of positions from Patrol, Crime Analysis, Investigations and Internal Affairs. Deputy Chief Hawkins retired in June 2006 from the City of Atlanta as the Assistant Zone Commander of Zone Three Precinct and went to assist the City of Sandy Springs develop their newly formed police department.

The idea of being a part of creating an ideal police department to serve the citizens was a major motivational incentive for the future of her career. The City of Sandy Springs Police Department started June 1, 2006 and Deputy Chief Hawkins was instrumental in establishing procedures and practices for an efficient, forward thinking police department. While at the City of Sandy Springs Police Department, Deputy Chief Hawkins commanded a variety of units from Patrol, Internal Affairs and Administrative Services.

Deputy Chief Hawkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and a Master of Science in Management degree from Johns Hopkins University's award winning Public Safety Leadership Program which focused on the latest, most relevant public safety leadership issues. Deputy Chief Hawkins traveled to Baltimore to attend classes every other weekend for two years in order to obtain the most cutting edge knowledge from professors and leaders in the region.

Deputy Chief Hawkins has graduated from the Senior Management Institute for Police hosted by the Police Executive Research Forum Program in Boston and is also a graduate of the F.B.I. National Associates Academy class session 252. She is a P.O.S.T. certified instructor and speaks Spanish as her second language.

Deputy Chief Hawkins is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, SMIP PERF and FBINAA Georgia.

Major Ken Green

The Legal Advisor keeps abreast of recent court decisions involving criminal prosecution and civil resolution. The Legal Advisor assists in implementing Departmental Directives and Policy and Procedure and prepares handouts for officers on court decisions affecting police operations. The Legal Advisor can assist officers on points of law and preparation of cases, render legal advice concerning personnel matters, advise the Chief of Police regarding status of pending litigation involving Police Department activities, and prepare, draft and review agreements, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents and instruments on behalf of Police Department.

Kenneth H. Green graduated Brown High School in Atlanta in 1968 and did his undergraduate work at Clayton State College and Georgia State University. Mr. Green graduated from Atlanta Law School in 1980 and was admitted to the State Bar of Georgia in June 1980. He has practiced law in the Atlanta area since that time. His areas of practice include personal injury and general litigation.

Ken Green began his career in law enforcement as a Patrolman with the City of Atlanta Police Department in May 1969. Ken Green rose to the rank of Major in the City of Atlanta Police Department and was in charge of the Zone 2 Precinct encompassing north Atlanta and the Buckhead area when he retired in 1998 with 29 years of service. Ken Green joined the Clayton County Police Department in April 2001 as the Legal Advisor.

The goal of the Office of Professional Standards is to insure that the integrity of the department is maintained through a system of internal discipline where objectivity, fairness, and justice are assured by an intensive, impartial investigation and review process.

The Office of Professional Standards is assigned to the Chief's Staff and its commanding officer reports directly to the Chief of Police. Employees are assigned to this unit by the Chief of Police and serve at the pleasure of the Chief. Read more...

Mission Statement - The Clayton County Police Department is committed to Honor, Integrity, Transparency and Professionalism; in providing police services to the citizens of Clayton County. We shall enforce the laws and ordinances in a fair, compassionate, ethical and impartial manner, recognizing both the statutory and judicial limits of our authority, and respecting the constitutional rights of all persons.

Vision Statement - The Clayton County Police Department is dedicated to establishing safer communities by building community partnerships based on a foundation of trust, confidence and communication. Integrating these partnerships with the skills and knowledge of our officers, investigators, and technology, will assure a safer and better quality of life in Clayton County.

Agency Values - Honor, Integrity, Transparency and Professionalism.