The Chamblee Police Department has sworn-in new Assistant Police Chief Andrianne Byrd – the first woman to hold the position in the department’s history.
With over 28 years of experience in law enforcement, Byrd steadily climbed the ranks through the Miami-Dade Police Department as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Police Major and Division Chief. She came to Chamblee after a brief retirement.
“After 28 and a half years at the Miami-Dade Police Department and two years of retirement, it’s good to come back and serve the community,” Byrd said in a statement. “As Assistant Police Chief, I am focused on what the needs are of Chamblee and how this community wants to see their community serviced. It’s also important that younger women see that they can succeed in this male dominated field. It’s not about your sex, but it’s about your commitment to what you do. As long as you are committed and knowledgeable in your field, the opportunities are there.”
Byrd will oversee the internal day-to-day operations and structure of staff within the Chamblee Police Department.
A native of Miami, Byrd obtained a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Florida A&M University and completed the Command Officers Development Course from the University of Louisville.
She was instrumental in implementing weekly “Walks and Talks” within the South District of Miami creating a safe space for community members and business owners to share their concerns with law enforcement. She also developed a comprehensive recruitment plan for the Miami-Dade Police Department that addressed the need to select candidates that mirrored the makeup of their diverse community. Byrd has been the recipient of the Exceptional Service Award, Employee Excellence Award, Officer of the Month, PBA Officer of the Year Nominee, the Progressive Officer Club’s Women of the Year, along with other accolades.
“I am so excited to have Chief Byrd come aboard as our Assistant Police Chief,” said Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa. “I’ve known Chief Byrd for numerous years, and I know she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from policing in a diverse community. She will use that knowledge to provide assistance to myself and our department to help make Chamblee the greatest community in the state of Georgia.”
In other deapartment news, CPD has officially become a state certified agency through the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). This designation recognizes the department as one of the top tier law enforcement agencies in Georgia.
