One hundred years ago on Jan. 8, 1923, the Garden City Police Department was formed. On Jan. 9, 2023, GCPD held a Centennial Celebration to mark its 100th anniversary in Garden City Community College’s Pauline Joyce Fine Arts auditorium. Courtney Prewitt, GCPD Chief of Police, said 100 years is a long time and much has happened in the world since the department’s inception in 1923, including professional law enforcement. “One thing remains constant – the Garden City Police Department’s commitment to serving and protecting our community,” he said. Over the past century the department has grown and evolved, just like the city, Prewitt said. It’s adapted to the changing needs of the community and challenges that came with the change, but the department has remained “steadfast in our dedication to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and well-being of the people we serve.”
Source: Garden City Telegram
