Posted on: 11/04/25
The Snellville Police Department has been recognized by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety during the 26th Annual Governor’s Challenge Awards, earning second place overall in its statewide category and first place statewide in Distracted Driving Enforcement and Education.
The Governor’s Challenge Awards are Georgia’s premier law enforcement recognition program, celebrating agencies that demonstrate outstanding commitment to highway safety through education, enforcement and community engagement. This year’s ceremony, held in Macon, marked more than two decades of honoring excellence among state, local, campus and military law enforcement agencies.
The Governor’s Challenge highlights innovative, results-driven approaches to reducing traffic crashes, injuries and fatalities across Georgia. Agencies are evaluated not only for enforcement initiatives but also for creative problem-solving, effective community outreach and policies that promote safe driving behaviors. The program aligns with national priorities including impaired driving prevention, occupant protection and speed reduction, while also encouraging efforts to address local concerns such as distracted driving, pedestrian safety and young driver education.
“These honors reflect the hard work and dedication of every officer committed to keeping our community safe through proactive enforcement, education, and engagement,” said SPD Chief Greg Perry. “It’s a testament to our department’s continued focus on excellence and service.”
A special acknowledgment was extended to Lieutenant Poole for his outstanding work in preparing the department’s award submission. His professionalism and attention to detail helped showcase the Snellville Police Department’s excellence in highway safety on a statewide stage.
Perry also expressed his appreciation to all SPD officers:
“Our team’s ongoing commitment to road safety makes Snellville a safer place to live, work, and visit. This recognition belongs to every member of our department.”
The Snellville Police Department remains dedicated to advancing traffic safety initiatives through education, enforcement, and collaboration with community partners.