The City of Peachtree Corners, the newest and most populous city in Gwinnett County, has appointed its inaugural Chief City Marshal, Edward Restrepo, a seasoned 26-year Gwinnett County officer. Restrepo will assume his official duties within the City Marshal’s office on November 1, 2023.
“In the quest to identify the City’s first Chief Marshal, our primary focus was to secure an individual with a robust law enforcement background, extensive experience, and exceptional leadership capabilities,” stated Brian Johnson, City Manager of Peachtree Corners. “Edward Restrepo not only possesses these qualities, but he also exhibits a profound familiarity with the city and the surrounding area, and shares our conviction regarding the pivotal role of technology in shaping the future of public safety. It was evident that he was the ideal candidate for this position.”
Edward Restrepo commenced his professional journey with the Gwinnett County Police Department in May of 1997. Upon completing his training at the academy and assuming the role of a patrol officer, he was subsequently appointed as a Field Training Officer. In 2000, he was handpicked to join the Gang Task Force, where he demonstrated his proficiency in conducting Spanish-speaking interviews and interrogations for a diverse range of investigations.
In 2003, Restrepo transitioned to the Robbery Unit for a period of two years before being transferred to the Homicide Unit in 2004, where he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. In 2007, he was elevated to the position of Sergeant and reassigned to the Uniform Division’s West Precinct. The following year, he was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the General Crimes Unit before being redeployed to the Homicide-Assault Unit. Additionally, he served as a Crisis Negotiator on the SWAT Team for nearly a decade.
In 2013, he resumed his position at the West Precinct, where he assumed the role of supervisor for the Community Response Team. Two years…
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