Milton’s new Police Chief will be Jason Griffin – a respected, admired, and experienced law enforcement professional who ascends to this position after 12 years of service with the city.

Having served as Acting Chief since his predecessor’s resignation on Monday, Griffin was promptly named as Milton’s permanent Chief of Police by City Manager Steve Krokoff. He will be formally recognized as the new Chief during a ceremony starting at 4 p.m. Friday at City Hall.

“Jason Griffin epitomizes the type of person we want and need as a police chief in Milton,” said Krokoff. “He’s a hard-working, talented, organized professional who relates well with those in his department, in City government, and the community. He both knows Milton well and cares deeply about it. I am excited to see where he leads his department.”

Griffin has been a law enforcement professional for two decades, having begun his career with the Newton County Sheriff’s Office. After several years as a Patrol Deputy and K-9 handler, he spent most of his time in and around Covington in the Criminal Investigations Division.

The Georgia native joined the Milton Police Department in 2011, about four years after the City’s incorporation, as a Detective assigned to a DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) taskforce. Griffin climbed the ranks – to Sergeant, then Lieutenant, then Captain – and assumed a wide variety of roles. These included being training coordinator, Criminal Investigations Commander, Uniform Patrol Commander and Support Services Commander.

In addition to extensive time in the field, Griffin also brings impressive academic and professional credentials to his new job. Already a graduate of Reinhardt University with a degree in Organizational Management and Leadership, he’s currently enrolled at Columbus State University, where he is scheduled to earn his Master’s degree in Public Safety Administration next fall. Griffin also completed a 22-week Northwestern University School for Police Staff and Command program and holds multiple law enforcement certifications, having amassed several thousand hours of pertinent training throughout his career. 

Fostering a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration are Griffin’s priorities in his new role.

“My commitment is to go beyond traditional law enforcement, embracing a vision that anticipates challenges, builds trust, and empowers both officers and the community,” Griffin said. “I honestly believe that when a group of people with a common goal come together under a truly shared vision that nothing is outside the realm of possibility.”