Veteran DPD Officer Retires

The Dalton Police Department is wishing a fond farewell to one of its longest-serving officers. Captain Mike Wilson is retiring from the agency after more than 29 years of service and the department honored him Tuesday morning with a reception.

“I won’t miss the job as much as I’ll miss the people,” Wilson said when it was his turn to speak during Tuesday morning’s ceremony in front of his fellow officers, family, and friends. “That’s what it’s all about, the friendships and the family that I have here. I just appreciate y’all.”

At right: Captain Mike Wilson poses during a celebration of his retirement Tuesday morning at the Dalton Police Services Center

Wilson joined the police department in April of 1993 after his graduation from Georgia Southern University. Wilson’s career with the department eventually saw him serve in virtually every capacity in the agency, both as a patrol officer and a detective, as well as a supervisor in each of the department’s three divisions. He moved up the ranks, eventually earning promotion to the rank of captain in 2018. Wilson earned a masters degree in public administration from Columbus State University.

He’s leaving the department to work in sales in the private sector, but he noted that he won’t be a stranger as his work will keep him in the area.

“You’ll see me around,” Wilson told his fellow officers.

The Dalton Police Department and the City of Dalton thank Mike Wilson for his years of dedicated service and wish him well in the next chapter of his career.

Below: Chief Cliff Cason wishes Captain Wilson well during his retirement celebration