City of Peachtree Corners Names First Chief Marshal

The City of Peachtree Corners has appointed its inaugural Chief City Marshal, Edward Restrepo, a Gwinnett County officer with over 26 years of experience. Restrepo will assume his official duties within the City Marshal’s office on November 1, 2023.

“In the quest to identify the City’s first Chief Marshal, our primary focus was to secure an individual with a robust law enforcement background, extensive experience, and exceptional leadership capabilities,” stated Brian Johnson, City Manager of Peachtree Corners.

“Edward Restrepo not only possesses these qualities, but he also exhibits a profound familiarity with the city and the surrounding area, and shares our conviction regarding the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future of public safety. It was evident that he was the ideal candidate for this position,” he elaborated.

Restrepo started his professional career with the Gwinnett County Police Department in May of 1997. Upon completing his training at the academy and assuming the role of a patrol officer, he was subsequently appointed as a Field Training Officer.

In 2000, he was handpicked to join the Gang Task Force, where he conducted Spanish-speaking interviews and interrogations for a range of investigations.

In 2003, Restrepo transitioned to the Robbery Unit for a period of two years before being transferred to the Homicide Unit in 2004, where he was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

By 2007, he was elevated to the position of Sergeant and reassigned to the Uniform Division’s West Precinct.

The following year, he was responsible for leading the General Crimes Unit before being redeployed to the Homicide-Assault Unit. Additionally, he served as a Crisis Negotiator on the SWAT Team for nearly a decade.

He resumed his position at the West Precinct in 2013, where he held the role of supervisor for the Community Response Team.

Two years later, he returned to the Criminal Investigations Division, taking charge of the Gang Unit and earning a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant.

In this capacity, Restrepo provided oversight for the operations of the Gang Task Force, Burglary Unit and Motor Vehicle/Metal Theft Unit.

In 2017, he was reassigned to the Special Investigations Unit, where he served as the Commander of both the Narcotics and the Gang Task Force.

In 2019, Restrepo returned to the West Precinct as a Shift Commander and was chosen to lead the Homicide-Assault/Robbery Unit. The following year, he was promoted to the rank of Major and appointed as the West Precinct Commander.

During the latter part of 2022, he was selected for the role of Special Operations Commander.

Over his 26-and-a-half-year career, he has received numerous commendations and accolades including:

• Gwinnett County Police Department Officer of the Year – 2009.
• Valor Awards Public Safety Person of the Year – 2009 and 2011.
• GCPD Chief of Police Unit Citation West Precinct – 2015.
• Valor Awards Public Safety Unit of the Year West Precinct – 2015.
• Valor Awards Public Safety Unit of the Year Gang Task Force – 2016.
• Chief of Police Citations.
• Silver Star Homicide – 2006 and 2012.
• SWAT – 2010.
• West Precinct CRT – 2015.
• Good Conduct Ribbon – 20 yrs. of Service.
• Accident-Free Ribbon – 15 yrs.
• Honorable Service – 10-year and 20-year.
• Officer of the Month – 7 times.
• Investigator Ribbon.

In addition to these accolades, Restrepo has been the recipient of more than 65 letters of commendation, appreciation and recognition for his outstanding arrests and public service.

The letters come from both within and outside the community, including citizens, cities, counties and federal agencies.

Restrepo possesses a multitude of professional certifications, notably his Georgia Police Officer Standards Training in Supervision and Management.

He has successfully obtained both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in criminal justice from Saint Leo University and is currently in the process of completing his Doctorate.

Furthermore, Restrepo has served as an adjunct professor for over four years, showcasing his dedication to academia and the field of criminal justice.

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To learn more about public safety in Peachtree Corners, listen to the latest edition of the Prime Lunchtime podcast with City Manager Brian Johnson and host Rico Figliolini.

The pair discuss the technological advancements the city has implemented to enhance law enforcement capabilities, including the fūsus real-time intelligence ecosystem and the use of drones for surveillance. Listen here.