July 8, 2025
CONTACT: Chuck McPhilamy
Public Information Officer, Marietta Police Department
770.794.5370
MARIETTA, GA - The Marietta Police Department hosted a promotional pinning ceremony on July 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM for friends, family, and coworkers of newly promoted Major Gretchen Ingram. Roughly 50 people gathered to celebrate, with Chief Beam and Deputy Chiefs Twaddell and Rutland leading the ceremony. Chief Beam thanked Major Ingram’s friends and family members for supporting her law enforcement journey that now spans over 25 years. Deputy Chief Rutland highlighted Major Ingram’s many accomplishments (below in her bio) and reminded her that the ceremony is more than just announcing she has earned a new title, it’s recognizing her years of dedicated service, proven leadership, and relentless commitment to duty. Deputy Chief Rutland emphasized that the promotion is not a reward, it’s a responsibility, one that the command staff is sure she is ready for.
Major Ingram was pinned with her new badge by her daughter.
Major Ingram
Major Gretchen Ingram joined the Marietta Police Department in February 1999 and has served the community for over twenty-five years. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of roles, including Field Training Officer, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Officer, School Resource Officer, and member of the Community Response Unit, Investigative Services, Honor Guard, Critical Response Team, and the Hostage Negotiation Team, where she serves as Commander. She has also participated in regional task forces such as MATCH (Metro Atlanta Child Exploitation Task Force) and ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children). Major Ingram holds Georgia P.O.S.T. certifications in Instructor Training, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervision, and Management.
She played a key role in bringing the RADkids and RADwomen’s self-defense programs to the Marietta community and remains committed to promoting public safety and education. Major Ingram holds a master’s degree from Columbus State University and completed the Command Officer’s Development Course through the Southern Police Institute.