Powder Springs police Officer Tinene Alter was named the department's Employee of the Month for March.

"Officer Alter continues to lead the department from a productivity standpoint," the Powder Springs police Facebook page says. "She also is a team player, having recently filled in on other shifts when a sudden manpower issue occurred. She is currently working as a field training officer, and does a great job of training our new police officers. Great work Officer Alter!"

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