Precinct Commander: Major Willie Davenport
Address: Dunwoody Station
1111 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA 30346 
Phone: (404) 848-4813 

Major Willie Davenport joined the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Police Department in 1995.  During his tenure, he has served as a Patrol Officer, Special Operations Officer, Bomb Technician, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. He also served as the Canine Supervisor, Bomb Assessment Team Commander, and Clayton County Precinct Commander.

In 2017, Major Davenport was promoted to the rank of Major. He served as commander for South and East Precincts and is currently assigned to the North Precinct as the Precinct Commander with responsibility for areas from Civic Center Station to North Springs Station and Doraville Station.

Major Davenport has earned several certifications including Special Weapons and Tactics, EOD, General Instructor and Taser Instructor, NIMS, and Supervision and Management Certifications. 

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Leo University and a Master of Science degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. He completed Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) course through the Police Executive Research Forum in 2020.  He is a member of Atlanta Metropol, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and DeKalb County Chief’s Association. 

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Precinct Commander:  Major Eugene Roberts                                                                                 
Address: College Park Station 
3800 E. Main Street, College Park, GA 30337 
Phone: (404) 848-3641  

Major Eugene Roberts joined the MARTA Police Department (MPD) in 1997. He started his career as a patrol officer in the South Precinct serving as a Field Training Officer (FTO). Since 2003, he has been promoted to the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant.  He also served as a Training Sergeant Special Operations Response Team (SORT) Team Leader and Special Operations Commander. 

Major Roberts was promoted to Major in 2020 and is currently assigned as the South Precinct Commander.  His areas of responsibility are from Garnett Station and south to the Airport Station.  This includes the Clayton County Precinct.  

Major Roberts is Retired from the United States Army. He has several state certifications: Georgia P.O.S.T Certified Basic Peace Officer, Field Training Officer, Special Weapons and Tactics Certification, Taser Instructor, Driver Trainer Instructor (EVOC), Firearm Instructor, Active Shooter Instructor, NIMS 300 & 400 Instructor and Instructor Trainer (IT), and Supervision and Management Certifications. He is a member of Atlanta Metropol and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

Precinct Commander: Major Fredrico Jackson
Address: Indian Creek Station
3901 Durham Park Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30032
Phone: (404) 848-3072  

Major Fredrico A. Jackson started his career in 2000 in the South Precinct.  He has served as a Patrol Officer, and Field Training Officer rising through the ranks of Sergeant and Lieutenant. He served on the South Precinct’s Crime Suppression Team.

In 2020, Major Jackson was promoted to the rank of Major and assigned to the East Precinct where he serves as the Precinct Commander.  His areas of responsibility include areas from King Memorial Station and east to Indian Creek Station.

Major Jackson’s certifications include FTO, Supervision and Management, NIMS, Asset Protection and Crisis Management through AIS International, and Security and Safety Leadership from George Washington University.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina and received a master’s degree in Public Safety Administration from Georgia Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University in 2019. He is a member of DeKalb County Chief’s Association, Atlanta Metropol and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

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Precinct Commander:  Major Ernest Cloud
Address: Five Points Station 
30 Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 848-3098      

Major Ernest Cloud joined the MARTA Police Department (MPD) in 2006 as a Patrol Officer in the East Precinct. Since 2008, he was promoted to the ranks of Detective, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. He also served as a Field Training Officer, Criminal Investigations Unit Supervisor and Commander maintaining above the national average case clearance rates in multiple crime categories.

Major Cloud was promoted to Major in 2017 and served as the East Precinct Commander before his current assignment as Central Precinct Commander with responsibility for areas from Five Points Station and west to H.E. Holmes as well as Peachtree Center and Georgia State Stations.

Major Cloud holds several certifications including FTO, Certified Marijuana Analysis Examiner, NIMS, Supervision and Management Certifications, and General Instructor. 

Major Cloud is a graduate of Valdosta State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and is currently working on his Master of Science degree in Public Administration from the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College Columbus State University.  He is a member of Atlanta Metropol and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.

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Bicycle Patrol is designed to reduce crime within the MARTA system.  Police bicycles are highly effective community policing tools which increase contact between the officers and the public.  Bicycle patrols are utilized in each of the four precincts.

The Juvenile Crime Prevention Team consists of four sworn officers from the North, South, East and Central Precincts. The officers assigned to J.C.P.T. /G.R.E.A.T. are primarily responsible for the safety and security of the students using the MARTA system. All officers meet with parents, school officials, administrators and juvenile justice officials to resolve issues that arise concerning disruptive or uncooperative students from the Metro area.  

The Motor Unit supports the operations of the MARTA Police Department.  In addition to assisting the department in calls for service and patrolling the bus routes, the Motor Unit also enforces traffic laws and ensures the expeditious flow of traffic during large scale special events. 

Criminal Investigations Unit Commander: Sergeant Ronald Philistin
Phone: 404-848-5656

The MARTA Police Criminal Investigations Unit investigates all felonies and misdemeanor criminal incidents that occur within MARTA's jurisdiction.  Such incidents include crimes against persons, property crimes and financial crimes.  They conduct criminal investigations, interview witnesses, and testify in court.  Additionally, detectives are responsible for the processing of crime scenes and the collection of evidence. 
If you have information pertaining to an unsolved crime that occurred on MARTA or within its jurisdiction and wish to speak with a MARTA Police Detective, please call 404-848-4900.  

Special Operations Commander:  Major Matthew Carrier                                                                                  
Phone: (404) 848-3641  

Major Matthew Carrier began his law enforcement career with the MARTA Police Department in 2003 as a patrol officer in the South Precinct. He rose through the ranks to sergeant and lieutenant and served in positions on the Bike Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol Unit, the Department’s Crime Suppression Team, the Motor Coordinator, and the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force with duties as the Rail Liaison Agent and Assistant WMD Coordinator.  

Major Carrier was promoted to Major in 2017 and held assignments as the North and South Precinct Commander. He currently serves as the Commander over Special Operations. His areas of responsibility include the Special Operations Response Team, K-9/EOD, Bomb Assessment Team and the Criminal Investigations Unit. 

Major Carrier holds certifications in International Police Mountain Bike Association, Police Motorcycle Operator, Special Weapons and Tactics, and HSEEP Evaluator.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from the University of West Georgia and his Master of Science degree in Public Safety Administration in 2021 through the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College at Columbus State University.  He is a member of Atlanta Metropol, Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, and National Tactical Officers Association. 

The Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is a highly trained unit that can respond to incidents requiring tactical expertise, counter-terrorism and they provide surveillance capabilities. They are also able to respond to chemical and biological situations. They are augmented around the system with our Tactical Field Operators (TFOs). 

Bomb Technicians respond to suspicious package calls and post-blast incidents.  Bomb technicians receive extensive training and specialize in explosive evidence collection. 

The K-9 Unit plays a special role in our department. MPD's K-9 Unit is comprised of teams, and our K-9s that are trained to detect explosive items on the MARTA system and alert their handlers. 

If a crisis situation occurs on the MARTA system, our negotiators will respond.  Our crisis negotiators are prepared and well-trained in conflict resolution.  Crises may include circumstances such as mentally disturbed individuals, hostage situations, barricaded suspects, and suicide attempts.  

MPD officers who are assigned to the U.S. Marshal’s Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force participate in task force efforts to locate and arrest fugitives from the law.  

Officers assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force investigate all terrorism-related cases involving MARTA’s mass transit system. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS:  Assist in day-to-day functions of the MARTA Police Department.  The Reserve Officer will provide security in stations, trains and parking lots and increase visibility during special events.  The Reserve Officer will serve on a voluntary/contractual basis in various assignments within the Police Department or any special detail designated by the Chief of Police or her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be Georgia P.O.S.T. certified with a certification in Law Enforcement (PBLE number) with at least 5 years of full time law enforcement experience.  Must meet Georgia P.O.S.T. training and firearms qualification requirements.  The Reserve Officers are required to complete 20 hours of P.O.S.T. approved training and 16 hours of volunteer reserve police service annually. 

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