Sandy Springs Police

What Sandy Springs Police does

Sandy Springs Police Department (SSPD) is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, with 152 sworn officers operating from a headquarters at 620 Morgan Falls Road that opened April 21, 2025. Founded in 2006 following the city's incorporation, SSPD provides 24/7 patrol coverage organized into two districts (North and South) with nine patrol beats and four shifts, supplemented by specialized units including SWAT, Quick Response Force, Street Crimes Unit, K-9, Traffic, CSI, Drone Program, Bicycle Patrol, River Patrol, and Crisis Negotiation Team. The department's technology infrastructure includes body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, a drone program (UAS), digital forensics capabilities with FARO laser scanner, and Smart911 integration with the regional ChatComm911 emergency call center jointly operated with Johns Creek, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven.

SSPD operates under a government-monopoly model funded by the City of Sandy Springs general fund, with ancillary fee-based services generating nominal revenue including pouring permits ($50/year), fingerprinting ($10/card), criminal history reports ($20), and off-duty officer services. Community-facing engagement includes Citizens Police Academy, Citizens On Patrol (COPs), VIPS volunteer program, neighborhood watch, free self-defense and handgun safety classes, CRASE active shooter training, and the Sandy Springs Police Foundation/Police Benevolent Fund non-profits. The department maintains embedded federal task force partnerships with FBI, DEA, ATF, HSI, and USSS, with detectives assigned to Atlanta-area strike forces and joint operations.

SSPD's customer base is exclusively Sandy Springs residents and businesses within city limits — a bounded monopoly territory. Operational metrics from 2024 show 1,768 total crimes (down 11% YoY), with robbery down 55%, entering auto down 44%, and aggravated assault up 36%. The department is governed under a traditional police command structure led by Chief Kenneth DeSimone (30+ years of law enforcement experience, former U.S. Marine Corps Colonel) with Deputy Chief, three Majors, five Captains, and additional lieutenants and sergeants overseeing Patrol, Special Operations, Criminal Investigation, Administration, Intelligence and Technology, and Internal Affairs divisions.

Name

Sandy Springs Police

Legal name

Sandy Springs Police Department

Website

https://sandyspringsgapolice.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Sandy Springs Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with 152 sworn officers providing 24/7 patrol, criminal investigation, specialized tactical response, and community policing services to city residents and businesses since 2006.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Law Enforcement & Police Academy Training (EDAOAMAA)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Public safety services
• Criminal investigations
• Community policing
• Emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandy Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Permit Fees: Fees collected for alcohol pouring permits ($50/year), massage permits, secondhand dealer permits, pawn permits, immobilization permits, and solicitation permits
2. Fingerprinting Services: Live Scan fingerprinting services at $10 per fingerprint card
3. Criminal History Reports: Criminal history reports issued for $20 fee, with additional $25 fee for GBI restriction processing
4. Weapons Carry License Processing: Background check and fingerprinting services for weapons carry license applicants at $10 for fingerprinting
5. Off-Duty Officer Services: Off-duty police officers available for private hire providing security, crowd control, and traffic management at private events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Sandy Springs Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services to the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, including 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, emergency response, specialized tactical operations (SWAT, K-9, Quick Response Force), crime prevention, and community policing. It also offers citizen services such as criminal history reports, fingerprinting, weapons carry license processing, VIN verification, permits, and educational programs including the Citizens Police Academy, women's self defense classes, and handgun safety classes.

Product overview

The Sandy Springs Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving the City of Sandy Springs, Georgia, with 152 sworn officers since its creation in 2006. The department operates through multiple divisions including Patrol, Special Operations, Criminal Investigation, Administration, Intelligence and Technology, Internal Affairs, and Training. Specialized units include S.W.A.T., Quick Response Force (QRF), Street Crimes Unit, K-9 Unit, Traffic Unit, CSI Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team, Drone Program, Bicycle Patrol, River Patrol, and Honor Guard. Community-facing services include Citizens Police Academy (CPA), Women's Self Defense Classes, Handgun Safety Classes, and CRASE active shooter response training. The department also provides citizen services such as criminal history reports, weapons carry license processing, VIN verification, fingerprinting, and alarm registration. The Intelligence and Technology Division manages crime analysis, digital forensics, records, and GCIC operations. Task force partnerships include FBI, ATF, DEA, HSI, and USSS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SWAT Team Special Weapons and Tactics team with Tactical Medics, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Logistics team for hostage rescues, high-risk warrant service, barricaded suspects, and active assailant incidents. Multi-jurisdictional coverage exceeding 100,000 citizens in the SWAT response area.
• Quick Response Force (QRF) Multi-functional unit with officers, two Tactical Medics from Fire Department, and volunteer trauma Doctor trained for active assailant situations and civil disturbance events.
• Street Crimes Unit (SCU) Seven investigators proactively addressing street-level criminal activity, focusing on Entering Auto, Burglary, Robbery, and Gang Investigations, plus executing arrest and search warrants.
• K-9 Unit Four K-9 teams including three Belgian Malinois patrol dogs for suspect apprehension, lost person location, evidence recovery, narcotics detection, and one human remains detection (HRD) dog capable of locating buried bones over 100 years old.
• CSI Unit (Crime Scene Investigations) Processes crime scenes and handles digital evidence including cell phones, computers, and video analysis. Uses FARO laser scanner and drone technology in the field; state-of-the-art equipment for fingerprint and DNA processing in the lab.
• Drone Program (UAS) Remotely operated Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) providing overhead views of incidents for ground personnel, safely clearing building interiors, documenting crime and accident scenes, and searching for missing persons.
• Crisis Negotiation Team Negotiates with individuals involved in criminal, domestic, or mental health incidents using verbal crisis management techniques to de-escalate life-threatening situations.
• Traffic Unit Five traffic officers, two DUI officers, and one hit and run investigator responsible for traffic enforcement, fatality crash investigations, and DUI reduction activities.
• Bicycle Patrol Patrol unit utilizing police bikes to access areas vehicles cannot reach, patrolling parks, shopping centers, neighborhoods, and providing security for City Green events.
• River Patrol Unit Seasonal unit operating Memorial Day through Labor Day enforcing laws on the Chattahoochee River, identifying safety concerns and reducing water-related deaths.
• Citizens Police Academy (CPA) 9-week course offering residents up-close study of police operations with classes on Criminal Investigative Unit, Traffic Unit, Districts, first aid, defensive tactics, and firearms familiarization. Limited to 24 students per course, free for Sandy Springs residents and business owners.
• Women's Self Defense Class Reality-based single session class held every other month taught by certified defensive tactics instructors covering instincts, awareness, safety tips, and physical resistance techniques. Minimum age 17, limited to 25 students, free to attend.
• Handgun Safety Class Basic gun safety instruction covering responsible gun ownership, carry laws, and Firearms Training Simulator use. Class size limited to 12 students, minimum age 18, held monthly at Sandy Springs Gun Range. Free class.
• Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Training Training class based on Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT, providing strategies for surviving active shooter events for businesses, churches, and educational facilities.
• Criminal History Reports and Record Restrictions Service for obtaining criminal history reports ($20) and Georgia Criminal History Record Restrictions through the Records Department at Police Headquarters, with additional $25 fee for GBI restriction processing.
• Weapons Carry License Processing Background check processing for Weapons Carry Licenses issued through Fulton County Probate Court, with fingerprinting services available by appointment ($10 for fingerprinting).
• VIN Verification Vehicle identification number inspection procedure required for registering vehicles in Georgia without proper title documentation. Free service.
• Fingerprinting Services Live Scan fingerprinting services by appointment only at Police Headquarters. Fee of $10 per fingerprint card.
• ChatComm911 Emergency Communications Joint 911 Emergency Call Center serving Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Dunwoody, and Brookhaven with Smart911 integration for automatic emergency responder access to resident information. Required to answer 90% of calls within 10 seconds and process 90% within 60 seconds.
• Sandy Springs Gun Range Gun range facility at 8040 Roswell Road hosting Citizen Handgun Marksmanship Classes with live fire exercises conducted by SSPD State Certified Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors.
• Volunteer Programs (Citizens On Patrol, VIPS, College Internship) Volunteer programs including Citizens On Patrol (COP), Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS), and College Internship Program. Volunteer hours contributed since program inception in November 2011.
• Off-Duty Officer Services Off-duty police officers available for private hire providing security, crowd control, and traffic management at private events.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChatComm (Chattahoochee River 911 Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Joint 911 emergency call center created in 2009 with the City of Johns Creek, operated by iXP Georgia LLC. Currently also serves Dunwoody and Brookhaven. Performance requirements: answer 90% of 911 calls within 10 seconds, process 90% within 60 seconds.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSPD detectives assigned to FBI Atlanta Metropolitan Major Offenders Violent Crime Task Force and Atlanta Safe Streets Gang Task Force for targeting criminal enterprises, drug trafficking, money laundering, and violent crime. Provides access to federal resources and prosecution.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSPD detectives assigned to DEA Atlanta Strike Force Financial Investigations Team and Atlanta Strike Force Group 1 for drug trafficking and money laundering investigations. Also participates in Atlanta-Carolinas HIDTA Task Force.
• Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal task force partnership for investigating violent crime, firearms trafficking, and explosives-related incidents.
• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSPD detective assigned to HSI Narcotics OCDETF Task Force combating transnational criminal organizations exploiting global trade, travel, and finance infrastructure.
• United States Secret Service (USSS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSPD detective assigned to USSS Electronic Crimes Task Force conducting technology-related crime investigations and digital forensics assistance.
• Sandy Springs Police FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit supporting the department in acquiring necessary resources to maintain elite standards of safety and efficiency through community financial contributions.
• Sandy Springs Police Benevolent FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit 501(c)(3) organization designed to help law enforcement officers and families in times of crisis, also serving Sandy Springs Fire Department.
• iXP Georgia, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrivate company managing day-to-day operations of ChatComm911 emergency call center under Public-Private partnership model.
• Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSI Unit has task force officer assigned to GBI Internet Crimes Against Children investigations.
• Crime Stoppers of Greater AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSPD is member of Crime Stoppers network serving all metro Atlanta counties. Provides anonymous tip reporting with rewards up to $2,000.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fulton County Police Department: Many SSPD senior leaders began their careers at Fulton County Police Department before joining the department at its 2006 founding. Operates county-wide jurisdiction overlapping several municipal departments including Sandy Springs.
• Roswell Police Department: Adjacent north Fulton County municipal police department with similar sworn officer count and suburban high-income jurisdiction. Operates comparable specialized units including K-9, traffic, and SWAT.
• Alpharetta Police Department: North Fulton County municipal police department serving a similarly affluent suburban community. Comparable in size, demographic profile, and operational scope to SSPD, including community policing emphasis and technology investments.
• Brookhaven Police Department: Latest member city of ChatComm911 and a DeKalb County municipal police department serving a similar affluent suburban population. Operates with comparable sworn officer counts and specialized unit structures.
• Marietta Police Department: Cobb County municipal police department of comparable size. SSPD's Director of Intelligence and Technology (Micah Patrick) previously served as Crime Analyst at Marietta PD, illustrating direct operational and personnel overlap in the metro Atlanta policing ecosystem.
• Dunwoody Police Department: Member city of the ChatComm911 consortium and a DeKalb County municipal police department of comparable size and suburban demographic profile to Sandy Springs, sharing emergency dispatch infrastructure and regional partnerships.
• Johns Creek Police Department: Co-founding partner of ChatComm911 with SSPD in 2009. Both are mid-sized municipal police departments in north Fulton County serving affluent suburban populations with similar community policing models and federal task force participation.
• Cobb County Police Department: County-level police department west of Sandy Springs. Multiple SSPD officers and leaders (e.g., Lt. Levy, Sgt. Worsham, Officer Sutton) began their careers at Cobb County PD, making it a direct talent and operational peer.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta Police Department: Large metropolitan police department serving Atlanta proper. Several SSPD personnel (e.g., Sgt. Smith, Lt. Roskind, Sgt. Nelson, Officer Greene) began careers at APD. Operates with significantly larger sworn force and broader jurisdiction than SSPD.

Regional players

• DeKalb County Police Department: County-level police department serving DeKalb County. Multiple SSPD officers (Lt. Williams, Officer Sutton) originated from DeKalb County PD, representing a regional peer with overlapping metro Atlanta operational environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/SandySpringsPolice

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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