Chief of Police

Chief Robert (RV) Watts is a graduate of Cross Keys High School in Atlanta, Georgia. Upon graduation, he served four years in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Sergeant. He served with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit serving operations in Somalia, Cuba, and Japan. Upon leaving the military he began his 22-year career in law enforcement. RV began his career at Monroe Police Department in October of 2002. Throughout his work at the Monroe Police Department he has served in every capacity including K-9, uniform patrol, criminal investigations, SWAT, administration, and command staff. He served over Daily Operations as Assistant Chief from 2013 through 2018. The Monroe City Council appointed him Chief of Police effective January 1, 2019. RV also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Thomas University and has completed over 2,500 hours of law enforcement training including FBI LEEDs Academy and Columbus State University Command College. Chief Watts is a 2013 graduate of Leadership Walton and actively serves on the Board for the Walton County Boys and Girls Club. He also serves as a Deacon and teaches Sunday School at Grace Baptist Church in Monroe, Georgia. 

Chief Watts can be reached at (770) 267-7576 or by email at rwatts@monroega.gov.