Internal Affairs and State Certification
Lieutenant D. Romero is assigned to the Internal Affairs and State Certification Office. He began his law enforcement career on March 1, 2000, with the Fulton County Police Department and was among the original officers who joined the agency in July 2006. With more than 25 years of law enforcement experience, Lieutenant Romero has served in a wide range of assignments, including Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigations, and Special Operations. His diverse background provides a strong foundation for his current role supporting professional standards, accountability, and certification compliance. Lt. D. Romero has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia Southern University and is a graduate of the University of Louisville – Southern Police Institute 151st Administrative Officers Course
Lt. Romero can be contacted via e-mail or phone at 770-551-6959.
Internal Affairs
Internal Affairs plays an important part in maintaining professional conduct within the Sandy Springs Police Department. Internal Affairs is responsible for investigating complaints against all sworn and civilian employees of the Department. Every complaint is investigated objectively and thoroughly. The integrity of the Sandy Springs Police Department is based on the integrity of each individual employee.
State Certification
State Certification is a progressive and time-proven way of helping law enforcement agencies calculate and improve their overall performances. The foundation of certification lies in the promulgation of standards containing a clear statement of professional objectives. Participating agencies such as the Sandy Springs Police Department conduct a thorough self-analysis to determine how existing operations can be adapted to meet these objectives. When the procedures are in place, a trained assessor team verifies that applicable standards have been successfully implemented. The 3-year process culminates with a decision by a joint executive committee that the agency has met the requirements for certification. Certification status represents a significant professional achievement and acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective. Once certification is attained, the entire process is repeated to ensure continued compliance with best practices.