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Harlan Proveaux
Deputy Director
Harlan Proveaux is a seasoned law enforcement and emergency management professional with extensive experience in Georgia's public safety sector. He served as the Deputy Director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) from September 2015 to January 2023, a position he held for 7 years and 5 months.14
Career Highlights
Prior Experience:: Before joining GEMA/HS, Proveaux had a significant tenure at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC), where he served for ten years as the Director of the Savannah Regional Police Academy.2
Current Role:: As of 2023, Harlan Proveaux has transitioned to a new position. He now serves as the Chief of Law Enforcement at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA).37 In this role, he is instrumental in restoring the GDA's status as a law enforcement agency.34
Expertise and Contributions
Proveaux's extensive background in law enforcement and emergency management has made him a valuable asset in various state agencies. His experience spans across multiple facets of public safety, including:
- Emergency management
- Homeland security
- Law enforcement training
- Agricultural law enforcement
His appointment to the GDA is part of a broader initiative to re-establish and strengthen the department's law enforcement capabilities, leveraging his years of experience in emergency management and public safety.56
