Chief Cass Mooney began his career in law enforcement in 1994 with the Hall County Sheriff's Office in Gainesville, Georgia, where he served for three years prior to joining the Suwanee Police Department in 1997. Chief Mooney worked his way up through the ranks, serving as a sergeant and lieutenant in patrol.
In 2008, Mooney was promoted to the rank of captain, during which time he had the opportunity to command the Operations Division and Administrative Division. Mooney was promoted to the rank of deputy chief in 2019, and was appointed to the position of Suwanee chief of police in February 2021.
Chief Mooney holds a master’s degree in public administration from Columbus State University and a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice from North Georgia College and State University. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy 236 th session and a graduate of the Georgia Command College Session 22. Chief Mooney is also a Certified Public Manager through the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.
Chief Mooney is married and has four children. He enjoys outdoor activities and is an avid runner. Chief Mooney also holds a 3rd degree black belt in Songham Taekwondo and is a two-time ATA World Champion in Traditional Sparring (2015) and Combat Weapon Sparring (2018).
Mission Statement
The Suwanee Police Department is dedicated to providing exemplary service by maintaining a proud tradition of PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, and KNOWLEDGEABLE policing; remembering always our commitment to the community and the citizens we are sworn to serve.
Values Statement
PROFESSIONAL | ETHICAL | KNOWLEDGEABLE
Suwanee Police Department History
Today the Suwanee Police Department is both nationally accredited and state certified and provides around-the-clock service for its 19,000 citizens. But for 13 years after the city's incorporation in 1949, Suwanee police services were provided by one or two part-time officers who primarily worked on weekends. A full-time department was established in 1962 upon the hiring of the city's first police chief, W.O. Pass. Since then, the following individuals have served as Suwanee's Chief of Police:
- W.O. Pass 1962-1963
- James Knick 1963-1965
- Burb Meeks 1965-1984
- Danny Hughes 1984-1986
- Bill Lewis 1986-1992
- Mike Boyd 1992-1998
- Michael Jones 1999-2021
- Cass Mooney 2021-present
Throughout the department's history, only one officer, Chief James Knick, has been killed in the line of duty. On April 27, 1965, Chief Knick stopped a car that had been reported stolen. Immediately after the stop, Chief Knick was shot by the driver of the vehicle with a .32 caliber handgun. Shortly after the shooting, law enforcement officers from surrounding agencies spotted the suspect and gave chase. The suspect wrecked his car on McEver Road in Hall County, exited the car with a handgun, and was shot and killed by responding officers. Chief Knick was 38 years old. A plaque honoring him is displayed in the lobby of the Suwanee Police Department.