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Chief Administrative Officer
Marshall Freeman currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Atlanta Police Department. He joined the department in January of 2023 in an appointed leadership role, demonstrating confidence in his alignment with the Chief's vision and his ability to drive operational success. Freeman oversees many critical functions of Georgia’s largest police department, including H.R. and personnel, fiscal, administration, the E-911 Communications Center, code enforcement, technology, and more.
Prior to his role at APD, Freeman served for nearly 7 years at the Atlanta Police Foundation, a nationally recognized non-profit organization that focuses on law enforcement advocacy, strategic planning, and research to support public safety in Atlanta. During his tenure, the organization achieved significant milestones, raising over $80 million for public safety programs in Atlanta.
Before his time at the Atlanta Police Foundation, Freeman had a successful entertainment career, which included working as a choreographer, performance coach, creative director, promoter representative, and talent manager. His work includes notable figures such as Aretha Franklin, Joan Rivers, The Beach Boys, Boston, and American Idol winner Candice Glover. Additionally, he played an essential role in events for the National Football League, National Basketball League, and MTV.
A native of Detroit, Freeman is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sports/Entertainment and Event Management. Marshall is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police. He has also been involved in various civic organizations, serving as a Trustee of the Inspire Brands Foundation, a member of Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club, and a Former Regional Director for Crime Stoppers USA.