Police chief decides to retire Upcoming

HOLLY SPRINGS

The city of Holly Springs recently announced the retirement of police Chief Michael Carswell, according to a news release.

Under Carswell’s leadership, the city has topped several “Safest Cities” listings both statewide and nationally. In his column in the city’s Whistle Stop newsletter, he let it be known he is serious about being kind to others, values personal relationships and despite having a career that lends itself to seeing the worst around him, preferred to see the good in others.

Carswell is entering retirement with more than 30 years of public service behind him. He began his law enforcement career in 1983. He has worked with the cities of Smyrna and Marietta, as well as the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. He has supervised SWAT and

Critical Response teams, Narcotics/cobra Units, as well as field and training units. He joined the Holly Springs Police Department in 2009.

Carswell was sworn in as deputy chief in January 2014 and as the chief Dec. 5, 2016. JUANITA LOVE FOR THE AJC

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