ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The police chief of Albany State University, Anita Allen, is the first African-American woman to serve as the President of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP).

According to their website, GACP was founded in 1962 and has become “one of the most respected law enforcement associations in the state.” It is the largest professional association for law enforcement administrators in Georgia, the association reports.

The association’s goals are to promote cooperative, professional relationships throughout the state, to evaluate the standards of police institutions and the profession, to offer quality training and continuing education for administrators, and to provide opportunities for police executives to exchange information and experiences. The association’s goals are to promote cooperative, professional relationships throughout the state, to evaluate the standards of police institutions and the profession, to offer quality training and continuing education for administrators, and to provide opportunities for police executives to exchange information and experiences.

WALB News 10’s Karla Heath-Sands recently sat down with Chief Allen to learn more about her role:

Prior to assuming the role of chief of the Albany State police department, Allen served as the Fort Valley State University Public Safety Director.

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