Cherokee Sheriff’s Office ANNUAL REPORT 2013

Table of Contents

Sheriff Garrison’s Bio Senior Staff Adult Detention Center Uniform Patrol Division Hickory Flat Precinct Oak Grove Precinct Freehome Precinct Bridgemill Precinct Waleska Precinct Special Operations Division Warrant Division Criminal Investigation Division V.I.P.E.R. North Georgia Major Offender’s Task Force Intelligence Division Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad Headquarters Operations Administrative Services Office of Professional Standards Evidence Training Court Staff Public Information Reserve Unit Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Values

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Sheriff Roger Garrison Education: • • • • • • • • •

Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration - Reinhardt University Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice - Reinhardt University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 184th Session F.B.I. L.E.E.D.S. - Quantico, Virginia 44th Session Georgia P.O.S.T. - Executive Certification Georgia Law Enforcement Command College - 5th Session National Sheriff’s Institute - Long Mount, Colorado Regional Leadership Institute - Atlanta Regional Commission

Experience: 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 Phone 678-493-4105

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32 years of law enforcement experience

State Boards:

[email protected]

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Board of Corrections Peace Officer Annuity and Benefit Fund HIDTA - Executive Board

Professional Affiliations: • • • • •

F.B.I. National Academy Associates National Sheriff's Association Georgia Sheriff's Association County Officers Association of Georgia Leadership Cherokee, 1991

Civic Involvement: Former Board Member of: American Cancer Society - Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce - Cherokee County Council on Child Abuse - Cherokee County Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad - Georgia Trends 40 under 40, ADay for Reinhardt - Chairman 2004 Senior Center Leadership Award - 2004 Reinhardt College Alumnus of the Year Award - 2004 Reinhardt College Capital Campaign - 2006 Fulton County Court House Security Task Force.

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Senior Staff Chief Vic West — Chief Deputy, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Education: • • • •

Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Communications - Reinhardt University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 193rd Session Georgia Law Enforcement Command College - 11th Session

Experience: •

32 years of law enforcement experience

Professional Affiliations: 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 Phone 678-493-4105 [email protected]

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Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police F.B.I. National Academy Associates County Officers Association of Georgia Leadership Cherokee, 1995

Community Involvement: • •

Cherokee County Department of Family and Children Services Chairperson Georgia Law Enforcement Command College—Adjunct Professor

Lt. Colonel Hunton — Commander of Field Operations Education: • • • • •

Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science - Columbia Southern University Bachelor of Arts - Reinhardt University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 222nd Session Graduate of Force Science Institute

Experience: •

Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1994

Professional Affiliations: • •

Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police F.B.I. National Academy Associates

498 Chattin Drive Canton, Ga. 30115 Phone 678-493-4112 [email protected]

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Senior Staff Major Karen P. Johnson — Commander of Jail Operations Education: • • •

Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science - Kennesaw State University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 206th Session

Experience: •

Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1993

Professional Affiliations: 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 Phone 678-493-4150 [email protected]

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Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police F.B.I. National Academy Associates Georgia Jail Association Board Member

Community Involvement: •

Cherokee County DUI/Drug Court - Board Member

Major Dana Martin - Commander of Headquarters Operations Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Sociology - Kennesaw State University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1997 Professional Affiliations: •

Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition

498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 Phone 678-493-4130 [email protected] 3

Adult Detention Center Captain James B. Hill — Commander of the Adult Detention Center Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Public Safety Leadership - Reinhardt University • Associate of Criminal Justice - Chattahoochee Technical College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1990

498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 678-493-4200 [email protected] The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center (ADC) houses inmates awaiting trial, inmates that have been sentenced and are awaiting transfer to the state correctional system, and inmates that have been sentenced to serve time in the county facility. Although most of the municipalities have temporary holding areas for inmates, the ADC is the only full service jail that operates in Cherokee County. In addition to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, other agencies that use our facility include but are not limited to: Georgia State Patrol, Department of Natural Resources, Canton Police Department, Woodstock Police Department, Holly Springs Police Department, Ball Ground Police Department, and the Cherokee County Board of Education School Police.

Adult Detention Center Statistics 2012

2013

Booked In

8,617

9,017

Booked Out

8,517

9,016

Average Daily Population

528.7

597.8

Inmates Housed Out

0

0

Total Transport Activity

759

669

The ADC has a rated capacity of 512 beds which are located in 8 separate housing units. Inmates are assigned to different units based upon their classification status which considers their previous criminal history, the seriousness of the current charges, and any special needs they may have. The facility also has a full service medical unit that will house 27 inmates who require either 24 hour medical treatment and/or continuous observation. The medical, dental, and psychiatric needs of inmates are provided by a contracted medical vendor specializing in treatment within a correctional facility. With a joint effort between the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and the medical provider, the ADC was awarded, and has maintained, medical accreditation since 2004 from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center is allocated 124 sworn and 12 civilian positions. Supervision at the jail consists of a Major (Jail Administrator), Captain (Division Commander), 5 Lieutenants (Watch Commanders), in addition to several Sergeants and Corporals. 4

Adult Detention Center Lieutenant Lynn Chastain — Watch Commander Education: • Pursuing degree in Criminal Justice—Chattahoochee Technical College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1989 Lieutenant Lou Cipra — Watch Commander Education: • Bachelor of History—Reinhardt University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1995

Lieutenant Kevin Glisson — Watch Commander Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1998

Lieutenant Jemina Harris — Jail Administrative Services Education: • •

Master of Public Administration - University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Psychology — Georgia Southern University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 2003

Lieutenant Irene Campbell — Watch Commander Education: • Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law, Minor in Sociology, Humanities and French—University of Florida Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 2003

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Uniform Patrol Division The Uniform Patrol Division provides 24 hour patrol coverage to Cherokee County by utilizing four 12 hour shift components per precinct. The County is divided into five geographic areas each having its own precinct with an additional precinct in Ball Ground for the Traffic Enforcement Unit. These are: Ball Ground Waleska Bridge Mill Hickory Flat Oak Grove Free Home Through directed and preventive patrol, Uniform Patrol Division seeks to deter crime and reduce the number of traffic accidents in Cherokee County. Uniform Patrol Deputies are the initial responders to calls for service and traffic accident investigations. They also assist citizens with medical and social problems through crisis intervention and/or referrals to appropriate state or county agencies. Uniform Patrol Division responded to 185,977 complaints last year making 3,599 arrests. Uniform Patrol present manpower consists of 111 sworn personnel which includes: two captains who act as Area Commanders (one captain for East Area Command and one captain for West Area Command); and five lieutenants who act as Precinct Commanders. Another captain commands Special Operations Division which includes: SWAT/Hostage Negotiation/Strike Team; Traffic Enforcement Unit; K9 Unit; Reserves; and School Crossing Guards. A Lieutenant Colonel commands Uniform Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division and Special Operations Division. Lieutenant Colonel Ron Hunton encourages all citizens to contact him directly regarding all issues and concerns that citizens may have regarding Uniform Patrol, Criminal Investigation, or Special Operation responses. Lieutenant Colonel Ron Hunton can be reached at 678.493.4111 or [email protected].

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Uniform Patrol Division Commanders

Captain Charles McMahan - East Area UPD Commander Education: • Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Reinhardt University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1993

Captain Joe Satterfield — West Area UPD Commander Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of History - Reinhardt University • Associate of Criminal Justice - Abraham Baldwin College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1993

Captain William J. Smith — Special Operations Commander Education: • Master of Criminal Justice - Southwest University • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice- Jersey City State College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1999

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Uniform Patrol Division Responses

Other Calls for Service

2012

2013

34

Animals

5,532

5,468

213

210

Alarms

410

419

Rape/Sex Crimes

57

49

Business Disputes

435

463

Armed Robbery

18

18

Death Investigations

107

115

Juvenile Calls

722

609

Harassment

635

556

Missing Persons

275

235

Escorts

807

879

Transports

331

324

Prowlers

157

106

Public Drunk

241

203

Suicide Attempts

508

496

VGCSA

234

249

102,744

112,977

1,828

2,053

Female

616

712

Juvenile

222

220

Persons Crimes

2012

2013

Aggravated Assaults

46

Simple Assaults

Family Violence Domestic Disputes Child Abuse/Neglect

2,085 2,524

2,085

128

97

Property Crimes Arson/Fire

80

43

Business Burglary

78

76

Residential Burglary

606

432

Criminal Damage

265

200

Criminal Trespass

821

670

Forgery/Fraud

687

626

Suspicious Vehicle/Person

6,808

7,950

Theft by Taking

1,135

1,029

Theft from Motor Vehicle

305

255

Theft of Motor Vehicle

134

146

3,506

3,336

Male

399

448

480

596

Female

100

118

Traffic Stops

41,104

46,353

Juvenile

39

48

Traffic Citations

10,068

10,996

Total Arrests

3,204

3,599

Traffic Warnings

33,068

37,872

Total Responses For Service

171,653

185,977

Traffic Related Accidents DUI

8

Other Responses

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male

VGCSA

Uniform Patrol Division Precinct Commanders

Lt. Jeanette Vetter Freehome Precinct

Lt. Jeremy Huggins Hickory Flat Precinct

Lt. Jason Donley Oak Grove Precinct

Lt. Mark Anderson Waleska Precinct

Lt. John New Bridgemill Precinct

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Hickory Flat Precinct Precinct Commander Jeremy Huggins 7675 Vaughn Rd. Canton, Georgia 30115 770-479-4555

2012

2013

Animals

95

114

35

Alarms

1,237

1,238

14

14

Business Disputes

69

70

1

4

Death Investigations

26

28

Juvenile Calls

163

157

Persons Crimes

2012

2013

Aggravated Assaults

9

4

Simple Assaults

31

Rape/Sex Crimes Armed Robbery

Family Violence Domestic Disputes

539

446

Harassment

128

148

Child Abuse/Neglect

26

22

Missing Persons

60

52

Escorts

54

83

Transports

87

74

Prowlers

52

18

Public Drunk

33

27

Suicide Attempts

109

100

VGCSA

29

39

17,873

22,711

Male

304

409

Female

95

132

Juvenile

26

59

Male

64

65

Female

11

14

2

7

502

686

31,278

37,427

Property Crimes Arson/Fire

16

1

Business Burglary

9

17

Residential Burglary

138

93

Criminal Damage

66

51

Criminal Trespass

174

122

Forgery/Fraud

198

164

1,424

1,721

Theft by Taking

230

181

Theft from Motor Vehicle

68

58

Theft of Motor Vehicle

19

22

Suspicious Vehicle/Person

Traffic Related

10

Other Calls for Service

Other Responses

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

VGCSA

Accidents

693

710

DUI

58

89

Traffic Stops

7,608

8,904

Juvenile

Traffic Citations

1,502

1,227

Total Arrests

Traffic Warnings

6,385

8,031

Total Responses For Service

The Hickory Flat Precinct serves the area east of Interstate 575 from the Cobb County Line to State route 140 and south of Hwy 140 East to the Fulton County Line.

Oak Grove Precinct Precinct Commander Jason Donley 100 Ridge Mill Ct. Acworth, Georgia 30102 770-529-4221

2012

2013

Animals

89

72

65

Alarms

1,140

1,220

24

9

Business Disputes

212

203

2

6

Death Investigations

22

24

Juvenile Calls

196

149

Persons Crimes

2012

2013

Aggravated Assaults

16

14

Simple Assaults

73

Rape/Sex Crimes Armed Robbery

Family Violence

Other Calls for Service

Domestic Disputes

867

701

Harassment

201

156

Child Abuse/Neglect

46

36

Missing Persons

91

66

Escorts

75

80

Property Crimes Arson/Fire

11

10

Transports

88

105

Business Burglary

27

26

Prowlers

45

24

Residential Burglary

179

124

Public Drunk

114

69

Criminal Damage

76

55

Suicide Attempts

145

130

Criminal Trespass

225

194

VGCSA

30

35

Forgery/Fraud

168

176

Other Responses

1,888

2,094

Theft by Taking

379

341

Theft from Motor Vehicle

96

79

Theft of Motor Vehicle

63

56

Suspicious Vehicle/Person

20,555

27,149

Male

429

449

Female

190

176

Juvenile

63

43

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

Traffic Related VGCSA Accidents

910

844

Male

61

73

DUI

77

56

Female

11

35

Traffic Stops

5,815

6,057

Juvenile

5

9

Traffic Citations

1,180

1,251

Total Arrests

759

785

Traffic Warnings

4,915

5,116

33,868

40,369

Total Responses For Service

The Oak Grove Precinct provides services to the residents located west of Interstate 575 to the Bartow County line and south of Eagle Drive and Kellogg Creek Road to the Cobb County line. 11

Freehome Precinct Precinct Commander Jeanette Vetter 9253 Freehome Hwy. Canton, Georgia 30115 770-844-6777

Persons Crimes Aggravated Assaults

2012

2013

Other Calls for Service

8

4

Animals

35

41

Alarms

Rape/Sex Crimes

4

10

Armed Robbery

1

2

Simple Assaults

Family Violence Domestic Disputes Child Abuse/Neglect

326

326

14

13

Arson/Fire

19

13

Business Burglary

18

15

Residential Burglary

92

81

Criminal Damage

33

28

Criminal Trespass

185

148

Forgery/Fraud

124

109

1,246

1,231

179

187

Theft from Motor Vehicle

39

22

Theft of Motor Vehicle

14

23

Suspicious Vehicle/Person Theft by Taking

Traffic Related Accidents DUI Traffic Stops Traffic Citations Traffic Warnings

2013 80

81

1,444

1,311

Business Disputes

72

76

Death Investigations

29

28

Juvenile Calls

113

94

Harassment

107

93

30

34

222

208

Transports

40

48

Prowlers

15

22

8

24

69

91

Missing Persons Escorts

Property Crimes

2012

Public Drunk Suicide Attempts VGCSA

24

Other Responses

20

19,436

19,747

Male

186

305

Female

55

98

Juvenile

23

26

Male

30

36

Female

4

11

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

VGCSA 609

558

47

124

4,759

7,476

Juvenile

2

6

555

901

Total Arrests

300

482

4,385

6,768

Total Responses For Service

29,394

32,164

The Freehome Precinct serves the area East of I-575, North of Highway 140 and West of Batesville Road. 12

Bridgemill Precinct Precinct Commander John New 9550 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, Georgia 30115 770-479-4766

Persons Crimes Aggravated Assaults

2012

2013

Other Calls for Service

4

6

33

43

Rape/Sex Crimes

6

10

Armed Robbery

8

3

497

381

24

13

Simple Assaults

Family Violence Domestic Disputes Child Abuse/Neglect

Property Crimes

Animals

2012

2013 90

77

1,158

1,206

Business Disputes

53

79

Death Investigations

16

20

Juvenile Calls

177

160

Harassment

125

107

54

50

176

217

Transports

31

29

Alarms

Missing Persons Escorts

Arson/Fire

19

6

Business Burglary

15

11

Prowlers

23

13

119

84

Public Drunk

59

55

Criminal Damage

58

46

Suicide Attempts

111

101

Criminal Trespass

151

133

VGCSA

36

23

Forgery/Fraud

146

122

1,518

1,595

205

181

Theft from Motor Vehicle

83

69

Theft of Motor Vehicle

20

33

Residential Burglary

Suspicious Vehicle/Person Theft by Taking

Traffic Related Accidents

23,151

20,929

Male

292

244

Female

97

94

Juvenile

65

49

Male

77

102

Female

36

18

Juvenile

24

21

Total Arrests

591

528

Total Responses For Service

33,820

31,498

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

VGCSA 656

616

82

80

Traffic Stops

4,998

5,080

Traffic Citations

1,101

1,056

Traffic Warnings

4,178

4,252

DUI

Other Responses

The Bridgemill Precinct serves all of the geographical area west of I-575 between Eagle Drive and State Route 20. 13

Waleska Precinct Precinct Commander Mark Anderson 9081 Fincher Rd. Waleska, Georgia 30183 770-345-3376

Persons Crimes Aggravated Assaults

2012

2013

Other Calls for Service

2012

2013

9

5

Animals

49

72

41

24

Alarms

492

423

Rape/Sex Crimes

9

6

Business Disputes

28

34

Armed Robbery

6

2

Death Investigations

10

13

Juvenile Calls

64

41

Harassment

67

50

Missing Persons

36

31

106

143

Transports

76

54

Prowlers

21

29

Public Drunk

20

21

Suicide Attempts

66

70

VGCSA

21

38

14,043

15,585

Male

206

253

Female

75

65

Juvenile

40

28

Simple Assaults

Family Violence Domestic Disputes Child Abuse/Neglect

275

215

15

13

Property Crimes Arson/Fire

Escorts 14

12

9

7

Residential Burglary

73

49

Criminal Damage

32

16

Criminal Trespass

77

68

Forgery/Fraud

45

53

1,027

966

129

132

Theft from Motor Vehicle

16

21

Theft of Motor Vehicle

18

10

Business Burglary

Suspicious Vehicle/Person Theft by Taking

Traffic Related Accidents

Other Responses

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

VGCSA 335

279

Male

62

75

53

76

Female

14

16

Traffic Stops

4,004

5,609

Juvenile

0

1

Traffic Citations

1,374

1,891

Total Arrests

397

438

Traffic Warnings

2,910

4,064

Total Responses For Service

21,286

24,091

DUI

The Waleska Precinct serves all of the geographical area west of I-575 and north of State Road 20. 14

Special Operations Division 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 770-345-3398 Captain William Smith — Commander of the Special Operations Division Education: • Master of Criminal Justice - Southwest University • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice- Jersey City State College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1999  

The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Units are some of the best trained and most well equipped in the State of Georgia. The Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) has the latest firearms, communications, protective gear and electronic surveillance technology available. All of the SWAT supervisors have more than a decade of special operations experience and members receive ongoing specialized training in the area of Law Enforcement Tactics. The Special Operations Support Unit is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a number of specialized vehicles to include the agency Mobile Command Post, Communications Interoperability Vehicle, Bearcat Armored Vehicle, robot, electronic message boards, and agency UTVs. SOSU members are able to respond and assist incident commanders in establishing an effective incident command structure to help resolve critical incidents of any nature. The Hostage Negotiations Team is one of the most respected in the Southeast. Members are trained in Hostage Negotiations, Crisis Intervention, Interviews and Interrogations, and use of electronic communications equipment via the agency Hostage Negotiations Vehicle. These three teams are made up of members that include employees from Cherokee E-911, Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, and Woodstock Police Department. All three units deploy under the command and control of the Sheriff’s Office. Special Operations Units responded to more than two dozen incidents in 2012 including barricaded suspects, sensitive prisoner transports, high risk warrant services, V.I.P.E.R. activations, and community relations functions. 15

Special Operations Division

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Traffic Enforcement Unit, K-9 and Motor Unit Persons

2012

2013

Aggravated

0

1

Simple Assaults

0

2

Rape/Sex Crimes

0

0

Armed Robbery

0

1

Other Calls for Service

Family Domestic Disputes Child Abuse/Neglect

2012

2013

20

17

Animals

7

3

3

0

Alarms

61

70

Business Disputes

1

1

Property Arson/Fire

1

1

Death Investigations

4

2

Business Burglary

0

0

Juvenile Calls

9

8

Residential Burglary

5

1

Harassment

7

2

Criminal Damage

0

4

Missing Persons

4

2

Criminal Trespass

9

5

Forgery/Fraud

6

2

241

343

Theft by Taking

13

7

Theft from Motor

3

6

Theft of Motor

0

2

309 163 14,080

329 171 13,227

Traffic Citations

4,452

4,670

Traffic Warnings

10,365

9,641

Suspicious Vehicle/

Traffic Related Accidents DUI Traffic Stops

Escorts

187

148

Transports

9

14

Prowlers

1

0

Public Drunk

7

7

Suicide Attempts

8

4

94

94

7,597

6,125

Male

411

393

Female

104

147

Juvenile

5

15

Male

105

97

Female

24

24

Juvenile

6

4

Total Arrests

593

680

22,686

20,428

VGCSA Other Responses

Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA

VGCSA

Total Responses For Service

17

Traffic Enforcement Unit, K-9 and Motor Unit

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Warrant Division 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 770-345-3308 Lieutenant Cheryl Carmody — Warrants/Civil Division and GCIC Services Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminology - St. Leo University • Associate of Criminal Justice - Broward County Community College Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1997

Criminal Warrants Served

2012

Subpoenas Served

2013

2012

2013

Superior Court

3,114

3,299

Misdemeanor

2,696

2,479

State Court

3,701

3,111

Felony

2,173

1,885

Officer

5,983

6,061

Probation

1,623

1,973

Juvenile Court

1,140

1,083

Arraignments

88

118

Grand Jury Summons

12

14

Out of County

54

14

Magistrate Court

54

92

Bench Warrants State Court Superior Court

2012

2013

983

1,238

104

77

Magistrate Court

6

11

Family Court

0

0

Juvenile Court

Recalled / Dismissed

55

2012

33

2013

Civil Process Served

106

92

Misdemeanor

628

798

2013

Superior Court

1,188

1,045

State Court

1,024

794

Magistrate Court

7,638

5,435

805

740

61

123

Out of County Felony

2012

Fi-Fas Probate Court

61

87 19

Criminal Investigations Division Captain O.Q. Cushing 7545 Main St. Suite 300 Woodstock, Georgia 30188 770-928-0239 Captain O. Q. Cushing—Criminal Investigation’s Commander Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice- University of Georgia Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1997

Lieutenant Kim Grant — Property Crimes Commander Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Business - University of Southern Indiana • F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 235th Session Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1994

Lieutenant Chris Sims — Person’s Crimes Commander Education: • Pursing Associate of Criminal Justice Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1996

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The Criminal Investigation Division is divided into five investigative disciplines:

Property Crimes Crimes Against Persons Crimes Against Children Sex Offender Registry Gang/ Safe Streets Taskforce Property Crimes The Property Crimes Division is responsible for the follow-up investigation of crimes ranging from criminal trespassing to burglary and auto theft as well as pawnshop management. Sergeant Charlie Brown supervises this Unit. Members of this unit are trained in recovery of stolen property, evidence collection and preservation, crime scene processing, interviews and interrogations, and criminal procedure.

Property Crimes

2012

2013

Residential Burglary

380

290

Commercial Burglary

54

68

Entering Auto

206

180

Felony Thefts

260

171

Misdemeanor Thefts

158

182

Motor Vehicle Thefts

122

107

Criminal Damage

45

53

Criminal Trespass

57

30

Other

62

30

Arrest Warrants Taken

486

336

Search Warrants Taken

74

44

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Crimes Against Persons The Persons Crimes detectives are led by Sergeant Jeremy Akins and Sergeant David Simmons. These detectives are responsible for investigating crimes against persons ranging from harassing telephone calls to murder. Several detectives and investigators have specialized training in areas such as domestic violence, crime scene processing, homicide investigations, and adult sex crimes.

Crimes Against Persons

2012

2013

Homicides

5

3

Suicides

9

16

Other Deaths

96

124

Rape/Sex Crimes

17

29

Robbery

17

15

Missing Persons

34

24

Kidnappings

4

2

Terrorist Threat/Acts

94

82

Misdemeanor Assault /Battery

55

64

Felony Assault/Battery

35

25

Misdemeanor/Assaults/Battery FVA

401

334

Felony Assault/Battery FVA

23

25

Stalking FVA

29

23

Other Domestic Violence

46

58

Crime Scenes Attended

350

337

Interviews Conducted

1,721

1,530

Arrest Warrants Taken

233

235

Search Warrants Taken

85

124

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Crimes Against Children The Crimes against Children unit includes the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC). This unit is led by Sergeant Marianne Kelley. The investigators assigned to this unit work closely with the Department of Family and Children Services, the Anna Crawford Children’s Center, and the District Attorney’s Office to help ensure successful prosecution for crimes involving child victims. Detective Claude Dobbs investigates the Internet Crimes Against Children cases. This unit operates under a regional task force administered by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and works closely with the GBI to detect and investigate online predators and potential predators that use computer technology to sexually exploit children. This unit receives specialized training in conducting online investigations, collection of computer equipment as evidence, and other aspects of ICAC investigations. The ICAC Task Force was created by the Department of Juvenile Justice; there are currently more than forty such regional Task Force agencies in the United States. Sex Offender Registry Detective Bob Post is the Sex Offender Registration Manager and ensures the Sheriff’s Office meets all state and federal laws concerning registration of sex offenders. Detective Post uses the Offender Watch Database to update the Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Website as well as schedule field visits and registration dates. The Offender Watch program allows citizens to sign up for automated notifications should a registered offender move within one mile of their address. This website may be accessed at the following address: http://www.watchsystems.com/ga/cherokee.

Crimes Against Children

2012

2013

Child Molestations

87

79

Child Abuse/Neglect

37

21

Assaults/Battery

103

104

Statutory Rapes

15

10

Runaway/Unruly child

35

45

DFACS Referrals

856

1,012

Internet Chat Cases

1

0

Child Pornography

30

23

Sex Offender Violations

17

13

Sex Offenders Absconded

32

24

200

225

Absconded Sex Offenders Located

12

17

Arrest Warrants Taken

98

96

Search Warrants Taken

47

35

Sex Offenders (average)

Residing

in

Cherokee

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V.I.P.E.R. Violent Incident Proactive Enforcement Response V.I.P.E.R. (Violent Incident Pro-Active Enforcement Response) began operation on 31 December 2008 to address violent crime in the southwest portion of the county. The following are just some of the operations conducted during 2013. During 2013 VIPER conducted a number of operations that included surveillance of businesses and apartment buildings where criminals frequented. This surveillance and interaction addressed quality of life issues in these neighborhoods and were met with positive comments from residents and business owners. V.I.P.E.R. Unit took a pro-active stance on the verification and supervision of sex offenders who reside in Cherokee County.

The Major Offender Task Force (Gang Unit), Cherokee Multi -Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS), and the Cherokee County Jail Intel Unit, participates in each operation – Gang members/ Gang affiliations are routinely contacted and identified in these operations.

VIPER assisted in the bi-annual Sex Offender Identification (SAVE) Operation where each sex offender residing in the county is contacted and verified to be in compliance with probation/parole. In addition on October 31st (Halloween) V.I.P.E.R. members patrolled and checked the residence of sex offenders to ensure the children of Cherokee County could participate in Halloween festivities without fear of sex offenders. VIPER Units along with CMANS Units worked an area known to sell and consume Narcotics. Undercover VIPER member were placed in a surveillance position and were able to identify both drug dealers and drug purchasers. The Operation was a success.

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VIPER

2012

2013

85

64

528

488

54

39

117

89

22

14

2

1

Arrest Warrants Obtained

14

9

Felony Case

17

10

Misdemeanor Case

19

11

3

1

Arrests Warrants Served

52

41

Arrests Assisted

15

9

Vehicle Search

30

17

Foot Patrols

64

41

Felony Arrests

51

39

Misdemeanor Arrests

58

41

109

80

Suspicious Person/Auto Traffic Stops Field Interviews Community Contacts VGCSA Surveillance

K-9 Search

Total Arrests

North Georgia Major Offender's Task Force Participating agencies: FBI, GBI, Cherokee, Forsyth, and Hall Sheriff's Offices, and Gainesville Police Department.

Lieutenant Mike Painter 770-345-1801 [email protected]

Gang Activity

2012

2013

Total Gang Member Contacts

170

112

New Gang Members Identified

97

39

Incidents of Gang Graffiti

22

6

Gang Member Interviews Conducted

148

307

Public/School Presentations

15

9

Items of Gang Intelligence/ Information Received

461

573

In 2009 the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office began their participation in the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) North Georgia Major Offender Task Force. The Cherokee Sheriff’s office has two investigators assigned to the Task Force. This Task Force is a cooperative effort with the FBI, GBI, The Gainesville Police Department, and the Cherokee, Forsyth, and Hall County Sheriff’s Offices. The goal of the Task Force and the personnel assigned to it is to investigate criminal enterprise groups or individuals. This includes but is not limited to gangs, drug trafficking organizations, hate groups, vice activities, and human trafficking. The purpose of the Task Force is to expand cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies and to prevent duplicating investigative efforts. The FBI currently oversees over 160 of these Task Forces all over the United States. Cherokee Sheriff’s Office personnel assigned to the Task Force are sworn federal officers and conduct investigations on criminal enterprises groups within Cherokee County and in other jurisdictions as well. Investigators from the Task Force are always available to speak to youth, civic, homeowner, or church groups about the dangers of these groups or individuals in our community. Please call 770-928-0239 to schedule a presentation. Assistance or information from the community is vital and always appreciated. If you have any information about any criminal or threat group or any individual involved with these groups in your area please call 770-928-0239. Callers can always remain anonymous if they wish.

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Intelligence Division 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Ga. 30115 678-493-4066 Captain Bert Love — Captain, Intelligence Division Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Business Administration - Reinhardt University • Associate of Criminal Justice - Reinhardt University • Administrative Officer Course—Southern Police Institute Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1991 Professional Affiliations: • Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police • International Association of Identification • AFIS Internet User Group Community Involvement: • Cherokee Sheriff’s Foundation- Board Member

The Intelligence Division of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office was established in January 2009 in conjunction with the agency’s involvement in the Georgia Terrorism Intelligence Project, a program funded through the Department of Homeland Security. The responsibilities of this Division are to provide a gateway for information and intelligence sharing within the agency and liaison with other agencies for threats specific to critical infrastructure. In addition, the Intelligence Division is responsible for providing analytical support to the many divisions of the Sheriff’s Office; this support includes geographical mapping of crimes, analysis of crime trends, data recovery and analysis of electronic devices, video and audio enhancements, crime scene processing, and automated fingerprint identification. Investigation of financial crimes is also managed within the Intelligence Division. It is recognized by the agency that financial crimes are often committed by larger groups of individuals in their efforts to fund other criminal activity. These types of investigations require investigators and detectives that possess particular skills and knowledge sets unique to the financial system and often require more intense analytical support. Crime Type Identity Fraud

2013

627

489

49

44

115

86

Theft

64

67

Deposit Account Fraud

21

19

Other Crimes

17

30

Financial Transaction Card Fraud Forgery

26

2012

Intelligence Division

The personnel assigned to the Financial Crimes Unit attend regular training specific to the investigation of these crimes and liaison often with other local, state, and federal agencies, while maintaining close partnerships with financial institutions.

Activity

Electronic Device Searches

2012

2013

49

49

195

110

Video/Audio Enhancements

56

28

Physical Evidence Processing support

76

63

Crime Scene Fingerprint Searches

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C.M.A.N.S. Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad Drug Tip Hotline: 770-345-7920

The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) is one of the premier narcotics squads in Georgia. The officers assigned to CMANS have been extremely successful in their efforts to combat the drug problems in Cherokee County. Their success is due in large part to the continued commitment and support of the participating task force agencies as well as the assistance of the citizens of Cherokee County.

Seizures

CMANS was formed in 1993 to combat drugs in Cherokee County in a united effort. All law enforcement agencies in Cherokee County are invited to participate in the task force. When originally formed the task force was funded by a federal grant, but over the years the grant amount declined until in 2003 the task force funding was assumed by the local agencies involved. Originally the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) provided an Assistant Special Agent in Charge to command the combined effort. As the State Budget was reduced in 2009 local law enforcement was required to assume supervision of the task force. While the GBI and the Georgia State Patrol no longer provide staff to the CMANS, they continue to provide valuable leadership as representatives on the CMANS Control Board.

2012

2013

Marijuana Plants Eradicated

$262,800

$246,000

Marijuana

$381,630

$282,300

Crack

$14,180

$931

Methamphetamine

$294,769

$208,802

$820

$4,700

$7,075

$23,858

0

0

$12,380

$3,800

LSD

$700

$2150

Mushrooms

$168

MDMA

$50

$4,375

Other

$5,038

7,435

$979,610

$536,666

Meth Labs Seized

2

21

Assets Seized ($)

$271,706

$645,949

Cocaine Prescription Drugs Hashish Heroin

Total Drugs Seized

Control Board Members are: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office - Sheriff Roger Garrison Canton Police – Chief Robert Merchant Woodstock Police – Chief Calvin Moss Holly Springs Police - Chief Ken Ball Ball Ground Police - Chief R. Byron Reeves Georgia State Patrol - Sgt. Tim Nichols Georgia Bureau of Investigation - ASAC Ken Howard District Attorney for the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit – Shannon Wallace Cherokee County Marshal - Chief Christopher Collett Cherokee County School District Police - Chief Mark Kissel

The CMANS Commander is a retired Special Agent in Charge from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Deputy Commander is a retired Trooper from the Georgia State Patrol. Both are currently employed by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, and have more than 60 years of law enforcement experience combined. 28

C.M.A.N.S. Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad Drug Tip Hotline: 770-345-7920 The abuse and illegal sale of prescription medication (in 2010 6 of every 7 overdose deaths in Georgia were related to prescription drugs) continues to be a problem in Cherokee County. However, the intensive enforcement efforts by the CMANS in 2011 and 2012 has resulted in a the seizure of almost $24,000 worth of pharmaceutical drugs in 2013. The CMANS Project Drug Drop continues to offer the safe, legal disposal of superfluous prescription medications. CMANS has located drop boxes in the lobby of the Canton, Woodstock and Holly Springs Police Departments. CMANS facilitated the environmentally safe and legal disposal of almost 330 pounds of discarded pharmaceutical pain killers and other potentially abuse-able medications.    

This refocusing of efforts resulted in making prescription pain killers very difficult to obtain, not only in Cherokee County but in surrounding counties as well. Drug seekers then began to supplement their pain killers with the equally lethal, but cheaper alternative, heroin, methadone, and other alternatives. Even though the total heroin seizures were valued at just less than $4,000, the trafficking in heroin is disturbing to the law enforcement community, and a high priority for CMANS.  While the proliferation of the dangerous methamphetamine labs is not the major problem it once was, the smaller individC-MANS 2012 2013 ual labs continue to be a problem. Twenty small labs were Statistics seized in 2013, and one traditional lab was seized. Activity Search Warrants Executed

99

88

Consent Searches

68

66

Probable Cause Searches

30

40

U/C Buys

38

44

Controlled Buys

17

12

Arrests Adult

2012

2013 245

153

Juvenile

5

0

Total Arrests

250

153

Total Charges

567

312

17

91

Weapons Seized

The nature of the community drug problem will change, and CMANS constantly strives to address community problems in a pro-active manner. For that reason, CMANS continues to be recognized in Georgia as a progressive, effective drug task force. CMANS appreciates the continued assistance of the Cherokee County citizens. To report a drug dealer call the tip line at 770 -345-7920. The calls can be anonymous. You can also contact an agent with CMANS at 770-704-2350.

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Headquarters Operations Major Dana Martin 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 678-493-4130

Corporal Kristian Blakeney- Accreditation Manager Education: • Bachelor in Criminal Justice– University of Central Florida Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 2002

Human Resources processed 460 employment applications for civilian and Deputy Sheriff/Detention Officer vacancies in 2013. Of the 460 applicants, 43 new Deputy Sheriff Employees were hired and 8 civilians were hired. As of December 31, 2013, 342 sworn and 66 civilian positions were allotted to the agency. If you would like to find out more about our recruiting process or to pick up an application for employment, please contact Susan Urode at our Human Resources Office at 678-493-4128. You may also download an application from our website at http:// www.cherokeega-sheriff.org.

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Administrative Services

Mr. Stacey Williams, Director of Administrative Services Education: •

Masters of Business Administration - Reinhardt University

•

Bachelor of Arts Organizational and Business Management Leadership - Reinhardt University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 2008 • 16 Years in Administration and Finance

Central Records maintains the reports generated by the Sheriff’s Office through the agency computer systems. For 2013 the records section handled incident reports generated from over 141,855 calls for service up from 125,156 in 2012. This section is also responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the Georgia Open Records Act. If you have any questions related to Central Records or accident reports, please contact Kate Howard at 678-493-4172

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Office of Professional Standards 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 678-493-4112 Captain Tommy Pinyan Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Georgia Southern University Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1994 To ensure the public trust, the Office of Professional Standards (Internal Affairs) was established to investigate allegations of employee misconduct and to provide the public with a fair and effective means to address their legitimate grievances against the agency or its employees.

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Complaint/Investigation

2012 2013

Harassment/Threats

1

2

Conduct/Demeanor

63

62

This office identifies policies and practices that are ineffective or outdated as well as those that may not be enforced. Employees that are involved in illegal, unethical, or unprofessional conduct are identified and appropriate action is taken to correct the problem. Furthermore, investigations are intended to protect the reputation of individual employees, the agency, and the public from false or misleading information.

Policy/Procedure

27

25

Use of Force

9

13

Other

10

9

Total

110

111

In 2013, the Office of Professional Standards processed 111 complaints. The office also processed 79 preemployment background investigations that resulted in 43 sworn and 8 civilian personnel being hired.

Disposition

2012 2013

Unfounded

26

36

Exonerated

42

38

Sustained

37

25

Not Sustained

3

10

Policy Failure

0

1

Open

2

1

Total

110

111

Evidence Unit 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 678-493-4230 Sergeant Michael Wells Education •

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chattahoochee Technical College

Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 2001

Evidence stored may include firearms, vehicles, weapons, drugs, blood samples, urine samples, personal property, found property and items collected as part of an investigation. Evidence personnel are also responsible for returning property to the rightful owner at the conclusion of an investigation or disposing of such in accordance with Georgia law. Major responsibilities include the security of evidence and property, coordinating submissions of evidence to the GBI for processing and maintaining all records and equipment for the Marijuana Identification Lab. There are currently six certified Marijua-

na Examiners who test all marijuana turned into the Evidence/Property Unit. In 2013, these examiners tested marijuana in 358 cases turned into the Evidence/Property Unit. The Evidence Unit handled 2,776 cases in 2013 which involved 9,431 items with 1,117 of those items being transported to the GBI for examination and analysis. Number of items disposed of during this period 13,641.

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Training Division Captain Joe Perkins Captain Joe Perkins - Commander, Training Division Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Mountain State University • F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 247th Session Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1994 In 2013 the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Training Division completed construction and moved in to the Roger D. Garrison training complex. The training complex includes 5 class rooms with state of the art smart projectors. A defensive tactics training room that is able to be converted in to a multi-purpose training/meeting room capable of seating over 100 students or guests. An indoor live fire shoot house. A four story rappel tower with a fast rope station and shooting ports for sharp shooter training with targets over 200 yards away. Six ranges with distances of 25 to 100 yards as well as a reactive range designed by the Bill Rogers shooting school. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Training Division collaborates with all agencies within the county as well as many Federal and State law enforcement agencies to provide the best most up to date training to the deputies and officers that serve the citizens of Cherokee county.

Training Hours

2013

15,186

16,129

Admin

1,630

1,073

Criminal Investigations

2,727

2,137

CMANS

2,264

1,932

Court Staff

2,037

1,337

179

167

1,159

971

Reserves

514

776

Training

1,908

1377

15,645

16,240

1,032

1,216

44,281

43,355

Detention

Fire/Other Intelligence/Financial Crimes

Uniform Patrol Warrants Total 34

2012

Training The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Training Division in cooperation and partnership with The Georgia Chiefs of Police Association and Columbus State University host the Professional Management Program (PMP). The PMP Program draws students from law enforcement agencies throughout North Georgia. The PMP program is a ten week program over a two year session. This program is designed for first line supervisors and above to obtain college level supervision and management training. Upon completion of the program, students obtain 30 college credit hours and meet all the prerequisites to obtain either the Supervision and/or the Management Certification through Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. In 2014 The Georgia Public Safety Training Center will begin teaching the basic police training course known as Mandate at the Roger D. Garrison training complex. The basic course is 11 weeks long and includes training in criminal law, police procedures, first aid, driving, firearms and defensive tactics.

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Court Services Division Cherokee County Justice Center 90 North Main St. Canton, Georgia 30114 678-614-6185 Captain Ken Locke — Commander of Court Services, Warrants and GCIC Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 213th Session • Bachelor of Public Safety Leadership - Reinhardt University • Associate of Criminal Justice - Calumet College • Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police

Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1986 The Court Services Division provides security for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate and Magistrate Courts held at the Cherokee County Justice Center. In 2013, the Court Services Division (CSD) provided security to 1865 court sessions, transported 4,455 inmates to and from the Adult Detention Center, and incarcerated 428 people at the Justice Center. In addition, the Justice Center admitted 277,165 visitors without incident, and confiscated 212 assorted weapons. Currently, the Court Services Division is comprised of one Captain, one Sergeant, one Corporal, 25 deputies, and one civilian employee.

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Public Information 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia 30115 678-493-4117 Lieutenant Jay Baker — Public Information Officer Education: • Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University • Bachelor of Criminal Justice - University of Georgia Experience: • Joined Cherokee Sheriff’s Office in 1993 • Public Information Officer since 2007 Professional Affiliations: • Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police • Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Community Involvement: • Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.)

Lieutenant Baker serves many roles for the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. His primary function is being the Public Information Officer of the agency. On a daily basis Lt. Baker responds to requests from local and regional media inquiring about incidents, investigations, and agency issues. Lt. Baker also releases information to the public on a regular basis. One method Lt. Baker often uses to distribute information to the public is “Nixle”. If citizens want to receive timely information on their mobile device or email about road closures, community events, weather concerns, or press releases they can sign up to receive Nixle alerts from Lt. Baker at http://local.nixle.com/cherokee-county-sheriffs -office. Lt. Baker is also the agency Crime Prevention Officer. He oversees the agency Neighborhood Watch program. If your subdivision or neighborhood is interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch, please contact Lt. Baker at [email protected]. Additionally, Lt. Baker assists local schools, preschools, and civic clubs requesting that deputies come speak to their groups about different topics related to law enforcement.

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Reserve Unit Reserve Captain Greg Eisenbrandt 9550 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, Georgia 30114 770-479-4766 In 2013 the Reserve Unit had a roster of 14 Deputies, staffed by 9 Certified and 5 Auxiliary members. The Unit functions as a service arm of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. Examples of this service includes working civic events, providing supplemental staffing for Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Special Operations, and as regular shift staff for UPD or ADC operations. In 2013 the Reserve Unit preformed a total of 4548 hours of service for the Sheriff’s Office. The civic events included fingerprinting children at store openings and fairs, traffic control for parades and 5K races, security at the annual Cherokee County Fair, and other similar events. DUI Task force participation included arrestee transportation, driver evaluation, license and registration verification and traffic control. Unit members who are Certified Bike Patrol officers use CSO bicycles to expand their patrols during civic events. POST certified members of the unit performed zone patrols, while Auxiliary members worked shifts in the ADC supplementing staff and assisting in such areas as Booking and Visitation. The most visible function of the Reserve Unit is the operation of the CSO Reserve Unit’s Christmas Joy program. Due to the increased number of requests for assistance, the unit operated using the “Shop

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with a Cop” format. The program was operated out of local WalMarts throughout Cherokee County. In 2013 the unit spent $9,230 of donations from the generous citizens and businesses of Cherokee County enabling the program to provide toys and basic necessities for 60 families which included 153 children of Cherokee County.

CHEROKEE SHERIFF'S OFFICE VALUES PROFESSIONAL: RESPECT:

OATH OF OFFICE: TRAINING:

EDUCATION: COURAGE: TEAMWORK:

Taking pride in our appearance, attitude, and actions to ensure that our conduct earns the public’s support and trust. Treating ourselves, the public, and those in custody with courtesy and compassion by fostering human dignity and by recognizing the worth of all individuals. Sworn unto God to uphold the principles and standards legally established that govern our official law enforcement duties. Providing state of the art instruction and continuing education programs to promote the professional and personal growth of all employees. Keeping ourselves and the community informed about the causes, resolution, and prevention of crime and disorder. The ability to encounter and to overcome the physical day to day dangers of our profession and to stand for what is right. Working cooperatively with each other, making sacrifices for the benefit of others, and sharing in the glory of everyone’s good work, not just one’s own.

AND

SERVICE:

EXPERIENCE:

RESPONSIBLE:

VIGILANT: ETHICAL:

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Taking pride in the opportunity to work in partnership with the community to resolve problems through fairness, courtesy, and diligence. Utilizing our knowledge and training to handle day to day situations without imposing our personal favor or prejudices on others. Being accountable to one’s self, the public, and the agency for individual actions. To handle situations with integrity, common sense and sound judgment. Being alert for security hazards and physical dangers to ourselves and to others. Holding each other accountable to the highest standards of integrity as prescribed by the agency’s Code of Conduct, in order to maintain mutual trust and public confidence.

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