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New police chief in Alpharetta
A new police chief has been sworn in for the Alpharetta Police Department. Chief Trent Lindgren was sworn in on Thursday afternoon.
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - The Alpharetta Police Department has a new top cop. Trent Lindgren was sworn in Thursday afternoon as police chief, succeeding John Robison, who had led the department since 2017 and now serves as the city’s assistant city administrator.
What we know:
Lindgren, a former Atlanta Police Department officer, said his education and training met the formal requirements for the role, but he credited three mentors with preparing him for the responsibilities of chief.
City officials said the leadership transition keeps continuity within the department while positioning it for future growth and community policing initiatives.
Robison’s move to the city administration follows eight years as chief and a long tenure with Alpharetta public safety. Lindgren’s appointment takes effect immediately.