Police

The Fort Valley Police Department is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all of the citizens in the City of Fort Valley.  Our officers serve with professionalism and integrity.


Currently, the police department is made up of 31 full time sworn officers and 2 paid reserve officers.  The department has four administrative staff members including the animal control officer.

The Police Department is commanded by Chief John David Anderson who has served as Chief of Police since January 1, 2006.  Since the beginning of his administration he has stressed professionalism, ethics, and customer service.  Prior to becoming the Chief of Police in Fort Valley, Chief Anderson served as the Chief of Operations with the rank of Colonel in the Ben Hill County Sheriff's Office.  He also served as the Commander of the federally funded South Central Drug Task Force which when created served Ben Hill, Irwin, Turner, and Wilcox Counties.  Prior to the SCDTF, Chief Anderson was employed by the Ocilla Police Department and Irwin County Sheriff's Office in various capacities.  

Chief Anderson actively serves as an Instructor in numerous specialized topics and provides instruction throughout the State of Georgia to various law enforcment agencies and academies.

The culture of the Fort Valley Police Department is unique and is based on dispersed leadership.  All police personnel are equally valued regardless of their specific assignment.  Staff development through formalized training, education, and mentoring is a critical component to the success of this culture.  

There have been several new initiatives undertaken by the police department since Chief Anderson's administration began.  These initiatives include: the formation of the Peach County Drug Enforcement Unit in cooperation with the Peach County Sheriff's Office and Byron Police Department; the implementation of specially trained K9 Units; the implementation of concentrated foot patrols in downtown; revitalization of the Neighborhood Watch Program; customized scheduling initiatives for officers attending Fort Valley State University.

The Fort Valley Police Department is divided into three divisions: Uniform Police Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and the Office of Professional Standards.  Each division is supervised by a Division Commander with the rank of Captain.

     Criminal Investigations Division- Captain Lawrence Spurgeon
     Uniform Police Division-     Captain Anthony Brown 
     Office of Professional Standards- Captain Joe Saxon

The three Divisions of the police department can be further divided through special assignments.  Currently the police department utilizes a crime prevention unit, crime suppression unit, bicycle patrol, K9 Unit, and Special Response Team.

Community interaction is a crucial part of the Fort Valley Police Department's crime fighting philosophy. The Fort Valley Police Department makes every effort to work with the community to identify and resolve problems.  The department has an active Neighborhood Watch Program and D.A.R.E. Program.

Contact Information

John David Anderson
Chief of Police
200 West Church Street/ P.O. Box 956
Fort Valley, Ga. 31030
478-825-3383 office  478-822-6985 FAX
chiefanderson@fortvalleyusa.com

For a list of police personnel with email links, look under "Employee Directory" on the City Government page.