Henry County Police Department

Research & Development

The Research and Development Office is responsible for the formalization of policy and procedure – solutions to problems in operational areas. It provides recommendations on technology which will improve present systems, cut costs in the long run, and keep operations up to date.

The Research and Development mission is to identify the questions and or problems that arise within the department. The Researcher collects and compiles data of a Law Enforcement nature.  After the data is collected, it must be analyzed and examined in order to address the subject matter. Sharing the findings and putting together the information in a readable form is the last step in this timely process.

Grants acquisitions, management and daily accountability are part of the assigned duties. The grant coordinator must identify new grant opportunities, as well as, address grant questions throughout the county. Part of this process requires the coordinator to work with the County Finance Office and different divisions throughout the County in order to facilitate and manage the grant. The Department’s current grant writer and research and developer, Kimberly Monast, has been successful in acquiring approximately $1,248,728 while managing 3-4 grants annually.

Promotional assessments are also handled by this office with the assistance of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government at the University of Georgia.