Brookhaven selects Major Jerry Lewis to become Brookhaven’s next Deputy Chief of Police

Brookhaven, GA, Jan. 23, 2022 – The City of Brookhaven has selected DeKalb County Police Major Jerry A. Lewis Jr. as the City’s Deputy Chief of Police effective Jan. 30. Major Lewis is retiring from DeKalb County after an exemplary 28-year career in law enforcement. 

“The role of the Deputy Chief for the City of Brookhaven needed to be a community-oriented policing professional with exceptional communication skills, a commitment to diversity, and a demonstrated ability to lead and be open to fresh ideas,” said Police Chief Brandon Gurley. “Given Lewis’ proven experience, I believe he has a lot to bring to the table.  I am looking forward to his leadership as Deputy Chief.”

In his career with the DeKalb County Police Department, Lewis served a diverse community in a department of 700 sworn officers. His experience includes working in leadership positions in the Uniform Division, the Criminal Investigation Division, Office of the Chief of Police, and the Office of the Department of Public Safety.

Lewis graduated from Columbia Southern University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration and a master’s degree in criminal justice administration in 2015.  He served in the U.S. Army and the Georgia National Guard, and is a member of several military and police organizations.

“I am humbled and honored to serve the residents of Brookhaven as their Deputy Chief of Police, and the professional men and women of the Brookhaven Police Department who are so dedicated to the safety and well-being of Brookhaven,” said Lewis.

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