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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

Robert (RV) Watts

Chief of Police

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rwatts@monroega.gov
770-266-5159
140 Blaine Street
Monroe, GA 30655

Mary Knots
Chief Executive Administrative Assistant

MKnotts@MonroeGA.gov
770.266.5159
140 Blaine Street
Monroe, GA 30655

Executive Command Staff

Major Matt McClung
Operations Commander

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mmclung@monroega.gov
770-266-5166
140 Blaine Street
Monroe, GA 30655

CAPTAIN BRENT DAVIS

Administration Services Division Commander

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bdavis@monroega.gov
770-266-5193
140 BLAINE STREET
MONROE, GA 30655

Administrative Section

CAPTAIN JOHN PILGRIM

Criminal Investigation Division Commander

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jpilgrim@monroega.gov
770-266-5182
140 Blaine Street
Monroe, GA 30655

Criminal Invistigation Division

CAPTAIN TRACY HANSON

Uniform Patrol Division Commander

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thanson@monroega.gov
770-266-5195
140 Blaine Street
Monroe, GA 30655

Patrol Division

Chief of Police - Robert (RV) Watts

Chief Robert (RV) Watts is a Cross Keys High School graduate in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps, earning the rank of Sergeant. He served with the 24th Marine expeditionary Unit serving operations in Somalia, Cuba, and Japan. Upon leaving the military, he began his 22-year career in law enforcement. RV began his career at Monroe Police Department in October 2002. Throughout his work at the Monroe Police Department, he has served in every capacity, including K-9, uniform patrol, criminal investigations, SWAT, administration, and command staff. He served over Daily Operations as Assistant Chief from 2013 through 2018. The Monroe City Council appointed him Chief of Police effective January 1, 2019. RV also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Thomas University and has completed over 2,500 hours of law enforcement training, including FBI Leeds Academy and Columbus State University Command College. Chief Watts is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Walton and actively serves on the Board of the Walton County Boys and Girls Club. He also serves as a Deacon and teaches Sunday school at 1025 Church in Monroe, Georgia.

OPERATIONS COMMANDER-MAJOR MATT MCCLUNG

The Operations Commander assists the Chief of Police in directing and overseeing the operations of the Monroe Police Department, which includes Administrative Services, Uniform Patrol, and the Criminal Investigation Divisions. Major Matt McClung started his law enforcement career in 1999 with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office after serving in the United States Marine Corps. He served his country from 1994 – 1998 as an infantryman. While pursuing his career in law enforcement, McClung relocated and started with the Monroe Police Department in 2002 as a street officer while maintaining his commitment to the United States Military, serving in the National Guard from 1998 – 2002. In 2002, McClung’s leadership led to his promotion to Sergeant on patrol. In 2007, McClung joined the United States Army and served additional years as an infantryman before returning to the Monroe Police Department in 2010. McClung’s desperation to further increase law enforcement training and knowledge guided him to become the department training manager and SWAT commander. He quickly moved back in the ranks before earning the position of Lieutenant over training. Major McClung is a certified P.O.S.T. instructor with other advanced specialized certifications and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice through the University of Phoenix. In 2019, Chief R.V. Watts promoted McClung to Captain for the Uniform Patrol Division. In 2022, Chief R.V. Watts appointed McClung to Major, assisting him in directing and overseeing the operations of the Monroe Police Department.

ADMINISTRATION SERVICES DIVISION COMMANDER CAPTAIN BRENT DAVIS

Captain Brent Davis began his career as a Police Officer with the Monroe Police Department in October 2013. Before his employment with the City of Monroe, Captain Davis started his law enforcement career with the Winder Police Department in 2005. During his career with the Monroe Police Department, he has worked in Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and as an operator on S.W.A.T. In 2015, former Chief Glass promoted him to Patrol Sergeant. This same year, Captain Davis attended and earned his bragging rights by completing Georgia State Patrol’s intensive S.W.A.T. school. He also obtained his general instructor certification through the Georgia Peace Officers and Standards Training Council. In 2017, Chief Watts appointed him as Patrol Lieutenant. In 2019, he assumed command of the Criminal Investigations Division before being appointed the Administrative Service Captain in 2022 and S.W.A.T. Commander. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration and will soon attend Command College through Columbus State University, seeking to obtain his Master’s degree.

CRIMINAL INVISTIGATION DIVISION COMMANDER -
CAPTAIN JOHN PILGRIM

1994 Graduate of Rockdale County High school Served as an infantry Rifleman with 1st BTN 1st Mar at Camp Pendleton, CA. Employed with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office from 1997-2005 Worked as a jailer, Uniform Patrol, Special Operations, and SWAT Began his career with the City of Monroe Police Department in 2006 At Monroe Police Department he worked as a patrol officer, detective, SWAT, Corporal assigned to the HEAT unit, Sergeant, and Lieutenant in Uniform Patrol. He has worked as the Administration Division Commander and is currently assigned as the CID Commander. He is a 2020 graduate of Faulkner University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, he currently holds the following certifications from GA POST: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, and Management. He is currently enrolled in the Master’s Program at Columbus State University.

UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION COMMANDER – CAPTAIN TRACY HANSON

Captain Hanson was born and raised in Monroe, and is a graduate of Monroe Area High School. She began her career in law enforcement, with the Monroe Police Department, in 2004. Throughout her career, she has served in numerous capacities, to include assignments in uniform patrol, K9, criminal investigations, administration and narcotics; she also served as a Task Force Officer assigned to DEA-Atlanta. Captain Hanson holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University, and is a graduate of Columbus State University’s Command College, where she earned a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration. She is a graduate of the 285 th session of the FBI National Academy. Captain Hanson actively serves on the board for the Walton County Boys and Girls Club.