The City of Sky Valley is pleased to announce the hiring of its new Chief of Police, Tim Wallis. Chief Wallis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role, with over three decades in law enforcement and a deep commitment to public safety.

Chief Wallis began his career in January 1991 as a Deputy Sheriff with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, where he served in various capacities, including Detention, Transport, and Field Operations. In 1996, he joined the Lawrenceville Police Department as a Patrol Officer. During his 26-year tenure with Lawrenceville, he rose through the ranks, working in Uniform Patrol and Special Operations as a Motorcycle Officer before being promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and Lieutenant in 2006, overseeing Uniform Patrol and Special Operations. In 2011, he was appointed Captain of the Uniform Services Bureau and served in that role until his promotion to Chief of Police in March 2018.

Chief Wallis also served as President of the Gwinnett County Police Chief’s Association from 2019 to 2022, further demonstrating his dedication to the field. After retiring from the Lawrenceville Police Department in 2022, Chief Wallis continued his service as an Investigator with the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, focusing on serious and violent felonies.

Chief Wallis holds a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University, a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Georgia Southern University, and is a graduate of the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College. He has also earned several certifications from the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council, including General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Motorcycle Instructor, Managerial Certificate, and Executive Certificate.

Raised in Gwinnett County, Chief Wallis is excited to join the Sky Valley community with his wife, Avie. The City of Sky Valley looks forward to Chief Wallis’s leadership and his contributions to enhancing public safety and community engagement.