Steven Shaw

Background

About Steven Shaw

I began my career with the Gwinnett County Police Department in December of 1997. I was a member of the 40th Session of the Gwinnett County Police Academy and have worked in several areas of the agency. During my tenure I worked at several of the department’s precincts. I also served 16 years in the Criminal Investigations Section specializing in Major Felony Investigations as both a Detective and Supervisor. I would later serve the Watch Commander of the Homicide and Robbery Unit and was the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Section while holding the rank of Major. Prior to assuming command of the Support Operations Division as Assistant Chief, I served as the Training Director for the Police Department. I am currently the Deputy Chief in Command of the Operations Bureau.I have earned several certifications from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. These include: Intermediate and Advanced Certificates, Supervision and Management Certificates, Field Training Officer, General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Academy Director Certificates. I have obtained more than 3,065 hours of specialized training. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies from Georgia Southern University and a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University. I am a 2019 graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College and in 2024, graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 292.