Tyrone Dennis
Tyrone retired from the Atlanta, Georgia Police Department in the Summer of 2020. He now serves as Director of Security/District Safety Officer at a Missouri School District.
While serving at Atlanta PD, Tyrone created a program called Clippers and Cops. A community policing program that is expanding across the nation.
Tyrone shares his story with The Cornelius Project.
During his tenure at Atlanta PD, Tyrone served as a patrol officer, and later as a detective. He also served in the Criminal Intelligence Unit as well as the Special Enforcement Section. He graduated from the University of North Alabama with a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice & Sociology. He also played professional basketball in Colombia.
Tyrone has received several awards and acknowledgements for his work with Clippers and Cops:
Community Service Award in 2017
Received a Community Service Award from The US Attorney’s Office Southern District of Georgia 2017
Creator and founder of the community based program Clippers & Cops ‘18
Received the Atlanta PD Commendation Award for my creation of Clippers & Cops program which is to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community 2019
Received a Proclamation from Atlanta City Council for Clippers & Cops 2019
Received the ASIS Law Enforcement Community Service Award ‘20
Tyrone’s achievements are quite extensive. During his time with Atlanta, he -
Participated in Investigations related to criminal activity dealing with firearms, robberies, shootings, carjackings.
Conducted processing of crime scenes for evidence such as weapons, fingerprints, physical evidence, and photographs.
Analyzed information with NCIC and GCIC in reference to checking criminal histories as well as placing wanted persons on the system as such.
Arranged case management and organized case files.
Developed written, oral, and time management skills in daily case reporting
Processed information used in securing and executing arrest and search warrants as well as court orders and subpoenas.
Implemented a tactical plan in order to execute a search warrant
Developed cases from leads gathered from descriptions, tips, witnesses, as well as confidential informants.
Delivered information to others such as co workers, supervisors, as well as the community
Arranged and developed photographic lineups
Communicated with other jurisdictions to gather and implement information to create leads.
Coordinated with the media in reference to delegated information in reference to high profile cases
Assisted with working with a sketch artist to create descriptions of possible suspects.
Conducted special in depth investigative interviews with subjects involved in sensitive and derogatory information about crimes that may have occurred
Maintained a POST Certification for the State of Georgia
Formulated large amounts of sensitive and Personal identifiable information and ensure it is protected
Proficient with Investigating reported crimes by interviewing and obtaining statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants
Performed timely response to emergency calls
Proactive patrol of residential and commercial properties
Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid, and managing dangerous situations; interacts with E.M.T. teams.
Proficient in working in a urban environment