The City of Lawrenceville has named a sole finalist for the city's Chief of Police position following the resignation of former Chief Tim Wallis in February after an investigation into a series of internal complaints.
John Henry Mullin is anticipated to start in the role on December 16, according to a press release from the city. The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police led the national search, which received dozens of applications.
"We looked for a combination of law enforcement experience, leadership, and strong morale, as well as the energy to stay within our community for many years," Lawrenceville City Manager Chuck Warbington said. "Having just received State Certification for our police department in early 2022, we were seeking a candidate who could take an already strong department to the next level."
Mullin served with the Sandy Springs Police Department for 15 years before leaving that agency as a Major. He also spent nine years with the Fulton County Police Department as a uniform patrol officer. Mullin currently leads the Code Compliance, Animal Control Services and Park Rangers Division in Forsyth County.
"Mullin joined the Sandy Springs Police Department as one of its original 86 officers, a department roughly the size of the police department he will soon lead in Lawrenceville," the release reads.
Mullin has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a master's degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University. He also graduated from the Southern Police Institute at the University of Louisville and the Senior Management Institute for Police.
"Mullin is committed to building partnerships in the community and developing a highly trained police force with little tolerance for illicit behavior," the release reads. "Mullin believes that those wearing a badge bear a responsibility to set a behavioral example and should strive to be servant leaders within the community."
Mullin plans to focus his initial few months on the job listening to the community, as well as rank and file officers and department command structure, sharing their thoughts on improving the agency and strengthening its reputation.
