(Lawrenceville, Ga., July 26, 2024) – Officers from the Gwinnett County Police Department visited the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum as part of their mentorship program.

In 2022, Chief of Police James D. McClure enacted a mentorship program in which experienced officers can serve as mentors and provide guidance and support to future department leaders. Mentors share their knowledge, skills, and experience to help mentees navigate challenges, set and achieve goals, and enhance their careers.

West Precinct Major Jordan Griffin organized a visit to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights Museum for mentors and their mentees as part of the mentorship program. Major Griffin stated, “This was an opportunity for our officers to see civil and human rights issues through the eyes of the community that we serve. We discussed the recency of the events of the Civil Rights Movement and ongoing human rights issues today. With the international diversity of Gwinnett County, it is important to understand that these global issues affect people right here in our community.”