George N. Turner

George N. Turner was the 23rd Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta, Georgia. Turner assumed the position as interim chief on January 4, 2010, at the direction of new Mayor, Kasim Reed, due to the resignation of Richard Pennington. Turner became the permanent Police Chief on July 9, 2010. Turner began his career with the Atlanta Police Department in 1981.
In December of 2016, Turner announced his retirement. Mayor Reed chose Deputy Chief, Erika Shields as Turner's successor. Shields became chief on December 28, 2016.

Turner was educated in the Atlanta Public School System. He holds a bachelor's degree from Saint Leo University and a Master of Public Administration degree from Columbus State University.