The Georgia Chapter of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy Associates (FBINAA) presented the Suwanee Police Department with the Phyllis Goodwin Agency of the Year Award at the organization's annual summer conference last week.

The annual award recognizes agencies that excel in support of the FBINAA Georgia Chapter. Criteria for the award is measured in the categories of how the agency's efforts present themselves in a manner that lend strength, dignity, and credit to the law enforcement profession, the impact the agency's efforts have had on the Georgia chapter of the FBINAA, and the positive impacts involving agency programs and services made in the community.

"The chapter could not be successful without the support of departments like the Suwanee Police Department," said Sandy Springs Police Department Deputy Chief Keith Zgonc, who serves as the 2nd Vice President of the FBINAA Georgia Chapter. "Their support and dedication is a great example to all of our members."

The award is named for Phyllis Goodwin, who worked with the FBI for almost 38 years. During most of those years she served as the police training tech and she assisted officers who wanted to attend the national academy.

"The Suwanee Police Department personnel who have graduated from the FBI National Academy serve as active members of the FBINAA's Georgia Chapter, serving in leadership and support positions throughout the years," said Suwanee Chief of Police Mike Jones.

"I have been a strong supporter of the FBI National Academy since graduating from the 155th session in 1986. The organization does so much to enhance law enforcement profession as a whole. I am humbled at the recognition that the Suwanee Police Department has received from the FBINAA."