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Our primary goal is to ensure safety, prevent crime, and build trust with our community, all while upholding the highest ethical standards in law enforcement.

DEPARTMENTS

UNIFORM PATROL

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CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief PJ Girvan began his law enforcement career with the Atlanta Police Department, where he first served in the Uniform Patrol Division. He later joined the elite Apex Unit, targeting violent street crimes involving guns and drugs. Chief Girvan concluded his time with Atlanta PD in the Executive Protection Unit, where he provided security for the Mayor of Atlanta. A native of Forsyth County, Georgia, Chief Girvan returned to his roots and began serving with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. There, he worked in the Uniform Patrol Division and later transitioned to a multi-jurisdictional narcotics unit, further honing his expertise in drug enforcement. Following his time with the sheriff’s office, Chief Girvan joined the City of Cumming Police Department. He has held multiple roles, including Uniform Patrol Officer and Detective in the Criminal Investigations Division. During his time as a detective, he gained extensive experience investigating aggravated assaults, domestic violence, child abuse, and complex fraud cases. He also served as a Uniform Patrol Supervisor, where he led a team of officers in their day-to-day operations, ensuring the department’s effective response to 911 calls. In June 2023, Chief Girvan was appointed as the Chief of Police for the City of Cumming, a role in which he proudly serves today. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Leadership from Reinhardt University and is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. He is currently continuing his education further, pursuing a Master's Degree with Florida State University. With a deep commitment to the community, Chief Girvan is dedicated to leading the City of Cumming Police Department to new heights, focusing on the safety and needs of its citizens.

CHIEF PJ GIRVAN

UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION COMMANDER

Lieutenant Anthony Hodgkins began his career in law enforcement earlier than most, at the age of eighteen. After graduating from Northeast Georgia Law Enforcement Academy in 2005, he started as a uniform patrol officer with the Union County Sheriff’s Office, later joining their SWAT team as a breacher and shield operator. Lt. Hodgkins served as the agency liaison for the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety regional traffic network and served as a field training officer for incoming officers. In 2012, Lt. Hodgkins joined the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, serving out of the North Precinct in uniform patrol, but moved to the School Resource Officer unit in 2013. In 2017, Lt. Hodgkins began his post-secondary education journey. He first graduated from Reinhardt University with an Associates of Business Administration. He has recently graduated from the University of North Georgia with a Bachelors in Political Science, and is currently completing his Masters in Public Administration. Before joining the Cumming Police Department, Lt. Hodgkins served in the Office of Professional Standards as an instructor and supervisor. Lt. Hodgkins has served as a sergeant in uniform patrol, provided input for budgets, personnel, fleet and much more since beginning his service with the Cumming Police Department. Lt. Hodgkins has many instructor certifications and supervises other instructors within the agency, with a great understanding of how important proper training is for law enforcement officers. In his recent promotion to Lieutenant, Lt. Hodgkins will be responsible for the uniform patrol division, traffic enforcement unit, tactical operations, training, fleet, equipment and recruiting. Lt. Hodgkins believes that through proper leadership, the Cumming Police Department will continue to progress and provide the utmost professionalism and standards for our community.

LT. ANTHONY HODGKINS

UNIFORM PATROL DIVISION COMMANDER

Lieutenant Chris Glowcheski joined the Cumming Police Department in June 2025. He brings with him over 17 years of law enforcement experience, along with a strong background in military service. Before beginning his law enforcement career, Lieutenant Glowcheski served honorably in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He completed two combat deployments to Iraq and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. In 2008, he joined the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, where he served in a variety of roles including the Jail Division, Uniform Patrol, Warrant Unit, and a Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force. He also spent 12 years on the SWAT team, serving as an Explosive Breacher Team Leader. At the Cumming Police Department, Lieutenant Glowcheski currently oversees the Uniform Patrol Division, Fleet Operations, the School Resource Officer Unit, and Department Equipment. He continues to serve the City of Cumming with dedication, leadership, and a strong commitment to public safety.

LT. CHRISTOPHER GLOWCHESKI

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION COMMANDER

LT. NICOLE ESQUILIN

Lt. Nicole Esquilin graduated in 1994 from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Criminal Justice. From there, she began her law enforcement career in 1994 with the City of Atlanta Police Department. Her first assignment with the department was a foot beat in East Atlanta. From there, she worked the Uniform Patrol Division, answering 911 calls. Eventually working her way up to detective; she served in the vice unit, the narcotics unit with focus on “the bluff”, the sex crimes unit, the homicide unit, and the internal affairs unit. During her time in sex crimes unit, she worked approximately 100 rapes in a two-year time span. While in the homicide unit, she was the lead detective on over 50 murders and assisted APD’s 17-man homicide team in over 500 murders in a seven-year time span. Focusing her career on crimes against persons, she has vast courtroom and trial experience, working alongside many talented and skilled attorneys in Atlanta. As a result of her team’s investigations, an investigative show was developed to highlight their homicide work known as “Atlanta Justice,” and can be found on the ID channel. Lt. Esquilin also participated in other homicide investigative shows such as Snapped, Fatal Attraction, ATL Homicide, Murder by Numbers, How I Caught My Killer, and Real Murders of Atlanta. While in homicide and for the two years she served in the internal affairs unit, she was member of the “police shooting team;” that investigated officer involved shootings. Finishing her time with the City of Atlanta, she worked for the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office preparing for major trials to include high profile gang member/murder trials. After being invited to join the City of Cumming Police Department as part of the Criminal Investigations Division in 2019, she was promoted to Sergeant in 2020 where she has led her team in a multitude of investigations ranging from aggravated assaults to child molestations and complex fraud cases. In her recent promotion to Lieutenant, she will be responsible for administrative tasks, recruiting and background investigations, internal affairs investigations, as well as continuing to lead the criminal investigations division. Her primary goal is to give citizens and victims impeccable customer service.