Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police

What Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police does

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) is a 501(c)-style professional membership association founded in 1962 for law enforcement executives across the state of Georgia, headquartered in Peachtree Corners, GA with 16 employees. Its core function is delivering mandated annual executive/management training to all Georgia law enforcement agency heads under O.C.G.A. §35-8-20, alongside POST-approved training courses, state certification programs, quarterly publication of The Georgia Police Chief magazine, bi-annual training conferences, an online job board, and legislative advocacy services. The organization serves municipal and county law enforcement agencies, police chiefs, deputy chiefs, and command staff as a statewide professional development and certification hub.

GACP does not develop proprietary technology products. Its technical footprint is a standard WordPress-based membership website (gachiefs.com) and a member portal (gacp.memberclicks.net) for legislative resources. The Association has built a tiered vendor partner ecosystem (Diamond, Core, and Partner tiers) that includes LexisNexis CopLogic, GEARS Portal, Lexipol (policy management, PowerDMS, CRG grants), Axon (body cameras, Draft One AI report writing), Blue Line Solutions, and LAW Publications — these are relationship-based endorsements and referrals rather than technology GACP builds or resells directly. Training content is delivered in-person at conferences and through approved third-party providers including the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), Virtual Academy, and GEMA & Homeland Security.

The business model is member-funded through three primary revenue streams: recurring annual membership dues from police chiefs and law enforcement agencies, fees from training conferences and events (Fall and Spring Training Conferences, Annual Administrative Staff Seminar), and state certification program fees (agency certification, manager training, assessor certification). Distribution is direct, with no third-party intermediaries. The customer base is concentrated exclusively within Georgia's public law enforcement sector, and demand is anchored by state mandate plus the in-direct financial benefit of a 20% liability insurance premium reduction through GIRMA for certified agencies.

Name

Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police

Legal name

Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police

Website

https://gachiefs.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) is a 1962-founded professional membership association serving Georgia law enforcement executives, delivering state-mandated annual POST training, certification programs, bi-annual conferences, and a quarterly magazine.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Law Enforcement Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General Security Officer (Unarmed) Training & Certification (BPAKAOAA)

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Police certification programs
• Professional association services
• Executive training conferences
• Public safety advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Peachtree Corners

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from police chiefs and law enforcement agencies across Georgia
2. Training Conferences and Events: Revenue from Fall and Spring Training Conferences, Annual Administrative Staff Seminar, and various professional development courses
3. State Certification Program: Certification fees for Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, including agency certification, manager training, and assessor certification

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GACP is a non-profit professional membership association that delivers mandated annual executive training, state law enforcement certification, POST-approved courses, biannual training conferences, a quarterly publication, and legislative advocacy services to Georgia police chiefs, command staff, and law enforcement agencies. The organization operates as the state-chartered body fulfilling executive training requirements under O.C.G.A. §35-8-20 and provides the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, which qualifies agencies for a 20% liability insurance premium reduction through GIRMA.

Product overview

The Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP) is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. GACP provides a portfolio of member services including bi-annual training conferences, the quarterly Georgia Police Chief Magazine publication, a state law enforcement certification program, an online job board for law enforcement positions, POST-approved training courses, and legislative resources. These are association services for law enforcement professionals rather than software products or technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Georgia Police Chief: Quarterly magazine publication produced by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police featuring articles on law enforcement topics, research, and professional development.

Products and services

• Training and Conferences Biannual training conferences (Spring and Fall), the Annual Administrative Staff Seminar, and district training sessions that deliver mandated and elective professional development to Georgia law enforcement executives and command staff.
• Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program A voluntary certification program for Georgia law enforcement agencies that enables agencies to evaluate and enhance performance against professional standards and qualifies certified agencies for a 20% liability insurance premium reduction through GIRMA.
• The Georgia Police Chief Magazine Quarterly professional publication covering law enforcement leadership topics, research articles, training insights, and industry news targeted at Georgia police executives.
• Law Enforcement Job Board Online job posting service connecting Georgia law enforcement agencies seeking to recruit candidates for chief, command staff, and supervisory positions.
• POST-Approved Annual Training Curriculum Annual curriculum of executive management, leadership development, legislative update, and online/virtual courses approved for POST credit hours, fulfilling the mandated executive training requirement for Georgia heads of law enforcement agencies.
• Legislative Resources and Advocacy Legislative update resources and advocacy materials tracking and communicating law enforcement policy matters affecting Georgia police agencies and their leaders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in liability insurance premiums through GIRMA for certified agencies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered diamond partner, partner and core partner.

• LexisNexis (CopLogic)diamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationDiamond partner providing automated crash and incident reporting technology solutions for law enforcement agencies. LexisNexis offers CopLogic systems that streamline police reporting processes.
• GEARS Portaldiamond partnerTechnology or IntegrationDiamond partner providing public safety technology portal solutions for law enforcement agencies.
• LexipolpartnerTechnology or IntegrationPartner offering policy management, training, and state-specific compliance solutions for law enforcement including COPs (Chiefs Online Policies), CRG (Grant Assistance Program), and PowerDMS document management platforms.
• Blue Line SolutionspartnerTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing photo speed enforcement, ALPR technology, and school zone safety solutions for police agencies, including TrueBlue School Zone program.
• LAW PublicationspartnerTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing legal reference and law enforcement publications for Georgia law enforcement professionals.
• AxonpartnerTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing body cameras, AI-powered Draft One report writing software, and evidence management solutions for law enforcement.
• Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary training partner providing independent online learning, webinars, and professional development courses approved for POST executive training hours.
• Virtual Academycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline training platform partner offering approved virtual courses for executive training credits, including leadership development, AI in public safety, and policy courses.
• GEMA & Homeland Securitycore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmergency management agency partner providing classroom-based training courses for GACP executive training approval, including threat assessment, NIMS courses, and continuity of operations training.
• Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency (GIRMA)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerRisk management partner providing 20% liability insurance premium reduction for certified agencies through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• California Police Chiefs Association: A state-level professional association for California police chiefs offering mandated training, certification, conferences, and legislative advocacy. Directly comparable to GACP as a state-chartered association serving the same executive segment with similar mandated training, certification, and conference services.
• Florida Police Chiefs Association: State-level professional association for Florida police chiefs providing training, accreditation support, and legislative advocacy. Directly comparable to GACP in scope, customer base (state police executives), and service portfolio including accreditation/certification.
• Texas Police Chiefs Association: State-level professional association serving Texas police chiefs with training, certification, and advocacy services. Directly comparable as a state-scoped peer association with mandate-aligned training, conferences, and a similar revenue mix of dues, events, and certification.
• Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police: State-level professional association providing training, conferences, and legislative advocacy to Virginia police chiefs. Directly comparable to GACP as a peer state association with similar member services, conference cadence, and certification-aligned programs.
• North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police: State-level association serving North Carolina police executives with training, conferences, and policy advocacy. Directly comparable as a peer state association delivering mandated training, certification support, and an annual conference model similar to GACP's.

Broad incumbents

• Major Cities Chiefs Association: A national association of chiefs from the largest U.S. police agencies focused on policy, training, and peer exchange. Comparable to GACP in serving senior police executives, but at a major-city, national level rather than statewide.
• National Fraternal Order of Police: The largest national law enforcement labor organization representing sworn officers across all ranks. Comparable to GACP in serving the U.S. law enforcement community with advocacy and training, though broader in scope and focused on labor representation rather than executive-only services.
• Police Executive Research Forum (PERF): A national research and policy organization serving senior law enforcement executives with training, reports, and executive development programs. Comparable to GACP in the executive development segment, though broader and research-focused rather than state-mandated.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): The IACP is the national counterpart and umbrella body for police chiefs across the U.S., offering training, policy guidance, and advocacy. It is comparable to GACP because it serves the same executive persona with overlapping training and certification programs, but at a much broader national scale.

Emerging players

• National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO): A national organization providing specialized training and certification for school resource officers. Comparable to GACP's training and certification model but focused on a specific law enforcement sub-segment, illustrating how specialty associations parallel GACP's certification business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GACPolice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-association-of-chiefs-of-police
• Instagraminstagram.com/gachiefsofpolice/?fbclid=IwAR3Xj503SfVXe2rhYBWrW0ZWUYjo1i-9Jq6hpAwfiN7YsMdsC5ih5ZNLYCo

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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