Rockdale County, GA – On January 1, 2013 Chief Freeman was appointed Chief Deputy for the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office under the leadership of Sheriff Eric J. Levett.  Chief Freeman was tasked with assisting Sheriff Levett in running the day to day operation of the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Freeman brought with him an enormous amount of experience he gained from working at the Conyers Police Department for 22 years.   While employed by the Conyers Police Department, Chief Freeman served in many different capacities and leadership roles.

After Chief Freeman began with the Rockdale Sheriff’s Office, he began broadening his knowledge and experience as a Deputy Sheriff.  Chief Freeman assists Sheriff Levett with the operational needs of all the bureaus within the RCSO.  Chief Freeman was instrumental in assisting Sheriff Levett in re-organizing the RCSO to make it run more efficiently and fight crime more effectively.   

Sheriff Levett and Chief Freeman both set a goal at a young age that they both would one day become a Chief or Sheriff.  Both of them agreed whoever obtained there goal first, would hire the other as their second in command.   Shortly after Sheriff Levett was voted Sheriff of Rockdale County, he offered Chief Freeman the position of Chief Deputy.  Chief Freeman accepted the position with honor because he could serve the citizens of Rockdale County and continue to serve the citizens of the City of Conyers.

It is with great pleasure to announce that Chief Freeman has accepted the position of Chief of Police for Athens Clarke County Police Department.  The Athens Clarke County Police Department is the eighth largest Police Department and is made up of 240 sworn officers and 65 civilian employees.  The position of Chief of Police for Athens Clarke County Police Department recently became available after Chief Lumpkin retired after serving 17 years. 

“I am going to miss working directly with Chief Freeman however I am excited for him because this is a great opportunity for him and Athens Clark County Police Department” said Sheriff Eric J. Levett.  “He has always had a goal of becoming a Chief of Police and he will serve the citizens of Athens Clarke County with honor and integrity.  I have always said that everyone has their own season and this is Chief Freeman’s season.  Even though Chief Freeman will be working for another department, we will continue to work together as we have always done since we started Law Enforcement together. I will continue to run the day to day operations of the agency until such time that I select a new Chief Deputy.”