Police Department

The mission of the Watkinsville Police Department is to provide an exceptional level of protection to the City. Our responsibilities include enforcing traffic and criminal laws within the City limits while understanding the public’s interest is for the delivery of these services to be community-oriented; thus, providing for a balanced approach to law enforcement. Our officers embrace the idea that we work for, and with, the people of this great City and together we can make our community the best place in Georgia to live, work, play, and retire. 

Shannon Brock

Police Chief

Shannon Brock
sbrock@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-2100, 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Education: Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice – Kaplan University; Member of Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society

Professional Experience: United States Marine Corps Veteran, Served in many law enforcement capacities for 19 years with St. Marys Police Department St. Marys, Georgia, Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified Peace Officer, Managerial Certificate thru POST and Carl Vinson Institute, POST Certified General Instructor, POST Certified Firearms Instructor, POST Certified Emergency Vehicle Driving Instructor, POST Certified Field Training Officer, Adjunct Instructor with Georgia Public Safety Training Academy,  Police Academy Advisory Board Member, Crisis Intervention Team Instructor, Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor, International Chiefs of Police Drug Recognition Expert, Taser Instructor, RADAR and Lidar Certified.

Personal Information: Father and Husband. Loves woodworking, fishing, and just enjoying life.

Todd Tetterton

Deputy Chief

Todd Tetterton
ttetterton@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Education: High School (Cave City, Ar.), Tidewater Community College (Criminal Justice), University of Virginia (Criminal Justice), University of Georgia Carl Vinson Institute (Government), Georgia College of Economics (Leadership/Development), FBI National Academy 241^st Session.

Professional Experience: United States Navy Retired (10 Yr. Active duty, 14 Yr. Reserve duty) 30 Years of unbroken law enforcement service divided between County Sheriff (FL), City Police (GA), Federal (GA/FL). Areas of experience range from Patrol, Traffic Unit, Canine Unit, SWAT/SRT/DIVE Unit’s , Patrol Sergeant, Lieutenant, Bureau/Divisional Commander. Georgia certified Peace Officer, Managerial Certificate. Florida certified Law Enforcement Officer, General Instructor FL/GA, Firearms Instructor FL/GA, Field Training Officer FL/GA, Adjunct Instructor with Florida/Georgia Public Safety Training Academy,  GPSTC Police Academy Advisory Board Member, Chemical Weapons Instructor, Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor, GA Health and Wellness Instructor, FL/GA Active Shooter Instructor, RADAR and Lidar Certified, International Open Water Diver (PADI), Pilot Single Engine Land/Complex/High Perf Aircraft.

Personal Information: Husband of 38 years. Loves woodworking, hunting, and travel.

Kyle Hibler
Sergeant

Kyle Hibler
khibler@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Lawrence Wade

Sergeant

Lawrence Wade
lwade@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Mack Parks
Officer

Mack Parks
mparks@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Kevin Hynes

Officer

Kevin Hynes
khynes@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

Brandon Torrence

Officer

Brandon Torrence
btorrence@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677

C.J. Bidinger

Officer

C.J. Bidinger
cbidinger@cityofwatkinsville.com
Phone: 706-769-7891
Address:
191 VFW Drive
P.O. Box 27
Watkinsville, Georgia  30677