Monday, December 11, 2023–9:36 a.m.
-News Release-
The Floyd County Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Pfc. Mike Bell and
Sergeant William Wacker from the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State
University.
Both officers graduated with a Master’s Degree in Public Safety Administration.
Pfc. Bell has been with our agency since January of 1994. During his time with the Floyd County Police
Department, Mike has served in a number of roles. He has served within the Patrol Division, the
Selective Enforcement Unit and as a School Resource Officer. Mike is currently assigned as the agency’s
Public Information Officer and Recruiting Officer. Mike has also served as a field training officer and is a
P.O.S.T. Certified General Instructor and Driving Instructor.
Sergeant Wacker has been with our agency since July of 2012. Sergeant Wacker is currently assigned to
our School Resource Officer Program and serves as one of the School Resource Officers in the Armuchee
School District. Sergeant Wacker is also a member of the Floyd County Special Weapons and Tactics
Team, serves as a P.O.S.T. Certified General Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor and Use of Force
Instructor. Sergeant Wacker has served within our Patrol Division as well as the Investigation Division.
“We are committed to serving the citizens of Floyd County with a professional police agency. Our goal is
to be the premier law enforcement agency in Northwest Georgia. It is our officers who will allow us to
obtain that goal. We congratulate both Mike and William on this great accomplishment.” Chief Mark
Wallace, Floyd County Police Department.
Please join us in congratulating these officers on this great accomplishment. We know that they will
continue to serve Rome and Floyd County well into the future. They share our agency’s commitment to
excellence and professionalism achieved through quality training and education.
