CHAMBLEE, Ga. - A metro Atlanta police chief is leaving his post and moving back home to Florida for a new role.

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa's resignation was announced Tuesday.

According to officials, Dieppa is leaving Chamblee to be the new police chief of the City of Mount Dora in Florida.

Dieppa has been the Chamblee Police Chief since October 2023, having been announced as the new chief in September of that year following a six-month search.


In a statement, Dieppa said working in Chamblee was a positive experience.

 It was a great honor to lead, serve, and protect the Chamblee community for three years,  Dieppa said.  I have worked with an incredible group of innovative men and women who are dedicated to keeping our community safe and addressing quality of life concerns for our residents and visitors. 


A date for Dieppa's last day has not been officially set, but the City of Chamblee said his resignation is effective later this year.

The city praised his work with the Chamblee Police Department, saying his leadership there was a reflection of its commitment to public safety, professional policing and building strong relationships in the community.

 We appreciate Chief Dieppa's service to the City of Chamblee and his contributions to our police department,  City Manager Kristen Gorham said.  We wish him the best in his future endeavors. 

During his time in Chamblee, the city listed the following accomplishments and programs he initiated:

Crime has decreased by double digits in each of his three years of service

Implemented a state-of-the-art Real-Time Crime Center

Purchased new patrol cars and equipment for officers

Achieved Police Department Certification from the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program for compliance and following state best practices for policing

Swore-in Chamblee's first Female Assistant Police Chief, Andrianne Byrd

Created the Neighborhood Resource Unit and Citizens Advisory Committee to improve and foster relationships between law enforcement and the comm
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