About The Games
During the late 1960’s, several states originated Olympic-style athletic competition for law enforcement officers within their respective states. California in 1967 and New York in 1968 were two of the first states to hold such competitions.
The Georgia Police and Fire Games were formed in Carrollton, Georgia in 1984. The Games started after Officer James Perry of the Carrollton Police Department read about other state games.
Perry approached Jim Herbert, then with the Carrollton Parks and Recreation Department, and outlined his idea for the Games. Together, they worked with the City Manager’s office and obtained approval and financial backing to pursue the establishment of the Games.
Since the Game’s inaugural competition in June of 1985, they have grown from less than three hundred to over one thousand participants. Participation grows every year.
The Georgia Police and Fire Games are here to stay! The board of directors is in place and currently serves as a governing body for the Games. The Games are moved around the state by application and bid process every two years. Generally the host city’s recreation department, Sports Council and/or Convention and Visitors Bureau coordinates and directs the Games.
It is the goal of the board of directors to promote physical fitness and educational exchange that benefits all Law Enforcement and Fire Department Personnel of the State of Georgia.
We are very proud in Gainesville-Hall County to be the host City and County for the 2006, 2007, and 2008 Georgia Police and Fire Games. We wish the participants the very best for a safe and successful week of competition.
