Deputy Chief Anthony S. Vazquez began his law enforcement career in July 2014 as a Police Officer with the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD), where he worked at north central precinct located in Tucker. In September 2016, he transferred to the DeKalb County Marshal’s Office, where he was assigned to the Civils Unit. Vazquez became a Field Training Officer in April 2017, responsible for training newly hired deputies entering the Marshal’s Office. He also became a post certified instructor, teaching yearly in-service sessions to deputies and other topics based on departmental needs throughout the year. In May 2021, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assumed role of Support Division Commander and Commander of the Marshal’s Response Team. In August 2021, Vazquez received his post certification as a firearms instructor, enabling him to teach firearms in-service and train new hires in safe firearms handling and operations. In August 2022, he was promoted to Major and assigned as the Court Division Commander. Vazquez earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University in 2013, and later, in 2020, he completed his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, also from Georgia State University. Additionally, he graduated from the 91st Command Officers Development Course at the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute. Vazquez is also a graduate from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Chief Executive Training Class. Currently, he is attending the Leadership DeKalb Class of 2023. Vazquez holds the management certification through the Georgia POST Council.
Major Jonathan L. Lewis began his law enforcement career in July 2008, commencing his service as a dedicated Police Officer with the DeKalb County Police Department (DKPD). In recognition of his exceptional bravery and commitment to duty, in October 2015, Major Lewis was bestowed with the prestigious Medal of Honor, from the DeKalb County Police Department. He was also awarded the United States Attorney General, State and Local Law Enforcement, Congressional Badge of Bravery. In February 2017, Major Lewis was promoted to Detective, in the Special Victims Unit, tackling sensitive cases across DeKalb County. Major Lewis transferred to the DeKalb County Marshal’s Office in January 2020, assigned to the Civil Unit. He was promoted to the position of Lieutenant and assigned as the Evictions Unit Commander in November 2020. Major Lewis achieved yet another milestone in August 2022 when he was promoted to the rank of Major. As the Field Division Commander. Major Lewis earned both his bachelor’s and associate degrees in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University. He is a graduate of the 88th Command Officers Development Course at the University of Louisville’s Southern Police Institute. Additionally, Major Lewis has completed the Georgia Chiefs of Police Executive Training Program, Leadership DeKalb Class of 2017, and the Georgia Internal Affairs Investigators Training Program. He is attending the Georgia Command College Class 94 through Columbus State University, pursuing a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration. Major Lewis holds Georgia POST certifications in Management, Field Training Officer, and Public Information Officer.
Captain Eugene A. Picou began his law enforcement career in June 1998 as a Police Officer with the DeKalb County Police Department. In 2000, he received the Exceptional Merrit Award. In May 2012, he transferred to the DeKalb County Marshal`s Office where he was assigned to the Evictions Unit. In March of 2021, he was promoted to Sergeant, assigned as the Evictions Supervisor and the Assistant Commander of the Marshal`s Response Team. In August 2022, he was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned as the Evictions Unit Commander. In January 2023, he was promoted to Captain and assigned as the Field Division Assistant Commander. He is a graduate from the 91st Command Officers Development Course at the University of Louisville Southern Police Institute. Picou holds Georgia POST certifications in Supervisory and Field Training Officer.
Captain Anthony M. Robinson began his law enforcement career in April 2015 as a Police Officer with the City of Decatur Police Department. In July 2021, he transferred to the DeKalb County Marshal’s Office where he was assigned to the Evictions Unit. In January 2023, he was promoted to Captain commanding the Support Services Division which comprises the following five units: Fleet Management, Supply, Training, Information Technology, Special Projects, and the Marshal’s Response Team. Robinson earned both his Master of Theology from Covington Theological Seminary and Bachelor of Divinity in Ministry from Massillon Baptist College. He holds POST certifications as a General Instructor and Field Training Officer.