City Government

Chatt Hills Police Chief Announces his Retirement

By Laurie Searle

Photos from the Facebook of Jim Little

Chattahoochee Hills Police Chief Jim Little announced his retirement effective June 29, 2023.

Chief Little joined the Chatt Hills Police Department on September 11, 2018, bringing with him more than two decades of public safety, crime prevention, officer training and management, and program leadership experience. His law enforcement career began in 1997 with the City of Alpharetta after serving in the United States Navy as a submariner from 1981-1996. Shifting gears when he joined Chatt Hills, Chief Little sharpened his focus on community policing.

“In a small town like Chatt Hills, it’s important to have a personal connection with residents,” he said. “There is more of a civic focus, such as providing vacation home monitoring, and assisting with the lost dog program. There is also a team approach among staff members in all departments. I don’t think I’ve ever worked in such an environment where everyone pitches in like they do in Chatt Hills.”

When asked what were his greatest accomplishments while serving Chatt Hills, Chief Little said there were two.

“Fully staffing the department with competent professionals is the greatest accomplishment any leader can hope for.

I am so immensely proud of our police department. They are also responsible for the second greatest accomplishment, which was the hard work over a period of two years to achieve the State of Georgia Accreditation.”

Thanks to Police Chief Jim Little, Lt. Kevin Digou, and the entire police department, the City of Chatt Hills is now among the elite 140 state agencies that have earned this prestigious certification, meeting the rigorous requirements for policies and procedures.

Police Chief Little will be recognized for his service at the city council meeting, scheduled for June 6, 6:00 p.m. at Chatt Hills City Hall, 6505 Rico Rd.

Chief Janet Moon from Peachtree City who serves on the State Accreditation Board presented the official Georgia State Accreditation plaque to Chief Little.

Congratulations to Dave Healy, Jr. who is retiring after five years of service to the City. He has been a tremendous asset to the public works and parks department and has played a significant role in making sure our parks, grounds, and facilities are maintained and look great. We told him the door is always open, and he will now have more time to attend Council meetings and volunteer on various boards and committees.