2014 Cherokee Sheriff s Office Annual Report

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1 2014 Cherokee Sheriff s Office Annual Report

2 Table of Contents Sheriff Garrison s Bio 1 Senior Staff 2 Adult Detention Center 4 Field Operations 6 Hickory Flat Precinct 10 Oak Grove Precinct 11 Freehome Precinct 12 Bridgemill Precinct 13 Waleska Precinct 14 Special Operations Division 15 Field Services 16 Warrant Division 18 Criminal Investigation Division 19 V.I.P.E.R. 23 North Georgia Major Offender s Task Force 24 Intelligence Unit 25 Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad 27 Headquarters Operations 30 Administrative Services 31 Office of Professional Standards 32 Evidence 33 Training 34 Court Staff 37 Public Information 38 Reserve Unit 39

3 Sheriff Roger Garrison 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 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Phone rdgarrison@cherokeega.com State Boards: 33 years of law enforcement experience 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, A- Day for Reinhardt - Chairman 2004 Senior Center Leadership Award Reinhardt College Alumnus of the Year Award Reinhardt College Capital Campaign Fulton County Court House Security Task Force. 1

4 Senior Staff Chief Joe Perkins Chief Deputy, Cherokee Sheriff s Office Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice Administration Mountain State University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 247th Session Georgia Law Enforcement Command College 33rd Session Serving Cherokee County Since Professional Affiliations: 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Phone jfperkins@cherokeega.com Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police F.B.I. National Academy Associates Area 1 Representative Metro Atlanta Police Emerald Society Community Involvement: Cherokee FOCUS Board of Directors Drug Free Cherokee Vice Chairman Cherokee Youth Lacrosse - Coach Major O. Q. Cushing Commander of Field Operations Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Arts University of Georgia Serving Cherokee County Since Chattin Drive Canton, Ga Phone oqcushing@cherokeega.com 2

5 Senior Staff Major Karen P. Johnson Commander of Jail Operations Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science - Kennesaw State University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 206th Session Serving Cherokee County Since Professional Affiliations: 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Phone kpjohnson@cherokeega.com 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 Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science - Kennesaw State University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 255th session Serving Cherokee County Since Professional Affiliations: Georgia Police Accreditation Coalition F.B.I. National Academy Associates 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Phone ddmartin@cherokeega.com 3

6 Adult Detention Center Captain James B. Hill Commander of the Adult Detention Center Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Public Safety Leadership - Reinhardt University Associate of Criminal Justice - Chattahoochee Technical College Serving Cherokee County Since Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia jbhill@cherokeega.com 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. Adult Detention Center Statistics Booked In 9, Booked Out 9, 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. Average Daily Population Inmates Housed Out 0 Total Transport Activity 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. Over the past year, the ADC has been working toward becoming fully PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) compliant. A youthful offender pod has been created to house inmates that are 17 years of age. This pod keeps the youthful inmates separated from the adult population by sight and sound. We have made numerous changes to our operation and should receive our certification in the first quarter of The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center is allocated 131 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

7 Adult Detention Center Lieutenant Lynn Chastain Watch Commander Pursuing degree in Criminal Justice Chattahoochee Technical College Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant Lou Cipra Watch Commander Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of History Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant Kevin Glisson Watch Commander Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant Jemina Harris Jail Administrative Services Master of Public Administration University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Psychology Georgia Southern University Serving Cherokee County Since 2003 Lieutenant Irene Campbell Watch Commander Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Law, Minor in Sociology, Humanities and French University of Florida Serving Cherokee County Since

8 Field Operations Major O. Cushing commands Uniform Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations 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 170,626 complaints last year making 3129 arrests. Uniform Patrol s present manpower consists of 106 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 lieutenant commands Field Services Operations which includes: Traffic Enforcement Unit; K9 Unit; Reserves; and School Crossing Guards. Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for investigating deaths, assaults, robberies, property crimes, gang activity, and crimes against children. Criminal Investigation reviewed 4597 cases last year making 658 arrests. They also reviewed 1,319 DFCS referrals for investigations. Criminal Investigations present manpower consists of 24 sworn personnel which includes one captain, three lieutenants, and four sergeants. Major O. Cushing 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. Major O. Cushing can be reached at or oqcushing@cherokeega.com. 6

9 Uniform Patrol Division Commanders Captain Charles McMahan - East Area UPD Commander Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership from Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since 1993 Captain Joe Satterfield West Area UPD Commander Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of History - Reinhardt University Associate of Criminal Justice - Abraham Baldwin College Serving Cherokee County Since 1993 Captain William J. Smith Special Operations Commander Master of Criminal Justice - Southwest University Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Criminal Justice- Jersey City State College F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 257th session Serving Cherokee County Since

10 Uniform Patrol Division Responses Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults 34 Simple Assaults 210 Rape/Sex Crimes 49 Armed Robbery 18 Family Violence 2,085 Domestic Disputes 2,085 Child Abuse/Neglect 97 Property Crimes Arson/Fire 43 Business Burglary 76 Residential Burglary 432 Criminal Damage 200 Criminal Trespass 670 Forgery/Fraud 626 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 7,950 Theft by Taking 1,029 Theft from Motor Vehicle 255 Theft of Motor Vehicle 146 Traffic Related Accidents 3,336 DUI 596 Traffic Stops 46, , ,646 1, , ,711 Animals 5,468 Alarms 419 Business Disputes 463 Death Investigations 115 Juvenile Calls 609 Harassment 556 Missing Persons 235 Escorts 879 Transports 324 Prowlers 106 Public Drunk 203 Suicide Attempts 496 VGCSA 249 Other Responses 112,977 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male 2,053 Female 712 Juvenile 220 VGCSA Male 448 Female 118 Juvenile , , ,020 1, Traffic Citations 10,996 7,966 Total Arrests 3,599 3,129 Traffic Warnings 37,872 30,357 Total Responses For Service 185, ,626 8

11 Uniform Patrol Division Precinct Commanders Lieutenant Jeanette Vetter Waleska Precinct Commander Master degree in Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelors degree in Public and Social Services - Kennesaw State University Southern Police Institute in Administrative Officer's Course - Class 132 University of Louisville Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant Jeremy Huggins Hickory Flat Precinct Commander Associates Degree in Criminal Justice - Chattahoochee Tech Pursuing Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant Jason Donley Oak Grove Precinct Commander Pursuing degree in Criminal Justice Chattahoochee Technical College Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant David Simmons Freehome Precinct Commander Serving Cherokee County Since Lieutenant John New Bridgemill Precinct Commander Pursuing degree in Business Administration - Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since

12 Hickory Flat Precinct Precinct Commander Jeremy Huggins 7675 Vaughn Rd. Canton, Georgia Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults 4 8 Animals Simple Assaults 35 Rape/Sex Crimes 14 Armed Robbery Alarms 1,238 Business Disputes 70 Death Investigations 28 1, Family Violence Domestic Disputes 446 Child Abuse/Neglect 22 Property Crimes Arson/Fire 1 Business Burglary 17 Residential Burglary 93 Criminal Damage 51 Criminal Trespass 122 Forgery/Fraud 164 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 1,721 Theft by Taking 181 Theft from Motor Vehicle 58 Theft of Motor Vehicle 22 Traffic Related Accidents 710 DUI 89 Traffic Stops 8,904 Traffic Citations 1, , Juvenile Calls 157 Harassment 148 Missing Persons 52 Escorts 83 Transports 74 Prowlers 18 Public Drunk 27 Suicide Attempts 100 VGCSA 39 Other Responses 22,711 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male 409 Female 132 Juvenile 59 VGCSA Male 65 Female 14 Juvenile 7 Total Arrests , Traffic Warnings 8,031 7,356 Total Responses For Service 37,427 32, 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.

13 Oak Grove Precinct Precinct Commander Jason Donley 100 Ridge Mill Ct. Acworth, Georgia Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults Animals Simple Assaults 65 Rape/Sex Crimes 9 Armed Robbery 6 Family Violence Domestic Disputes 701 Child Abuse/Neglect 36 Property Crimes Arson/Fire 10 Business Burglary 26 Residential Burglary 124 Criminal Damage 55 Criminal Trespass 194 Forgery/Fraud 176 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 2,094 Theft by Taking 341 Theft from Motor Vehicle 79 Theft of Motor Vehicle 56 Traffic Related Accidents 844 DUI 56 Traffic Stops 6,057 Traffic Citations 1,251 Traffic Warnings 5, , , ,679 Alarms 1,220 Business Disputes 203 Death Investigations 24 Juvenile Calls 149 Harassment 156 Missing Persons 66 Escorts 80 Transports 105 Prowlers 24 Public Drunk 69 Suicide Attempts 130 VGCSA 35 Other Responses 27,149 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA VGCSA Male 449 Female 176 Juvenile 43 Male 73 Female 35 Juvenile 9 Total Arrests 785 Total Responses For Service 40,369 1, The Oak Grove Precinct provides services to the residents located west of Interstate 575 and south of Eagle Drive and Kellogg Creek Road , ,388 11

14 Freehome Precinct Precinct Commander David Simmons 9253 Freehome Hwy. Canton, Georgia Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults 4 2 Animals Simple Assaults Alarms 1,311 1,218 Rape/Sex Crimes 10 6 Business Disputes Armed Robbery 2 0 Death Investigations Family Violence Domestic Disputes 326 Child Abuse/Neglect 13 Property Crimes Arson/Fire 13 Business Burglary 15 Residential Burglary 81 Criminal Damage 28 Criminal Trespass 148 Forgery/Fraud Juvenile Calls 94 Harassment 93 Missing Persons 34 Escorts 208 Transports 48 Prowlers 22 Public Drunk 24 Suicide Attempts 91 VGCSA 20 Other Responses 19, ,272 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 1,231 1,217 Arrest Statistics Theft by Taking Non-VGCSA Theft from Motor Vehicle 22 Theft of Motor Vehicle 23 Traffic Related Accidents 558 DUI 124 Traffic Stops 7,476 Traffic Citations 901 Traffic Warnings 6, , ,075 Male 305 Female 98 Juvenile 26 VGCSA Male 36 Female 11 Juvenile 6 Total Arrests 482 Total Responses For Service 32, ,012 The Freehome Precinct serves the area East of I-575, North of Highway 140 and West of Batesville Road. 12

15 Bridgemill Precinct Precinct Commander John New 9550 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, Georgia Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults 6 Simple Assaults 43 Rape/Sex Crimes 10 Armed Robbery 3 Family Violence Domestic Disputes Animals 77 Alarms 1,206 Business Disputes 79 Death Investigations 20 Juvenile Calls 160 Harassment , Child Abuse/Neglect Missing Persons Property Crimes Escorts Arson/Fire 6 Business Burglary Transports 29 Prowlers Residential Burglary 84 Criminal Damage 46 Criminal Trespass 133 Forgery/Fraud 122 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 1,595 Theft by Taking 181 Theft from Motor Vehicle 69 Theft of Motor Vehicle 33 Traffic Related Accidents 616 DUI 80 Traffic Stops 5,080 Traffic Citations 1,056 Traffic Warnings 4, , , ,067 Public Drunk 55 Suicide Attempts 101 VGCSA 23 Other Responses 20,929 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male 244 Female 94 Juvenile 49 VGCSA Male 102 Female 18 Juvenile 21 Total Arrests 528 Total Responses For Service 31, , ,404 The Bridgemill Precinct serves all of the geographical area west of I-575 between Eagle Drive and State Route

16 Waleska Precinct Precinct Commander Jeanette Vetter 9081 Fincher Rd. Waleska, Georgia Persons Crimes Other Calls for Service Aggravated Assaults 5 12 Animals Simple Assaults Alarms Rape/Sex Crimes 6 Armed Robbery Business Disputes 34 Death Investigations Family Violence Domestic Disputes Juvenile Calls 41 Harassment Child Abuse/Neglect 13 7 Missing Persons Property Crimes Escorts Arson/Fire 12 Business Burglary 7 Residential Burglary 49 Criminal Damage 16 Criminal Trespass 68 Forgery/Fraud 53 Suspicious Vehicle/Person 966 Theft by Taking 132 Theft from Motor Vehicle 21 Theft of Motor Vehicle 10 Traffic Related Transports 54 Prowlers 29 Public Drunk 21 Suicide Attempts 70 VGCSA 38 Other Responses 15,585 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male 253 Female 65 Juvenile 28 VGCSA , Accidents 279 DUI 76 Traffic Stops 5,609 Traffic Citations 1, , Male 75 Female 16 Juvenile 1 Total Arrests Traffic Warnings 4,064 3,178 Total Responses For Service 24,091 25,481 The Waleska Precinct serves all of the geographical area west of I-575 and north of State Road

17 Special Operations Division 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Captain William Smith Commander of the Special Operations Division Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Southwest University Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Science- Jersey City State College Associates of Science - Middlesex County College F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 257th Session Serving Cherokee County Since 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 multiple incidents in 2014 including barricaded suspects, sensitive prisoner transports, high risk warrant services, V.I.P.E.R. activations, and community relations functions. 15

18 Field Services Lieutenant Mark Anderson - Commander Field Services Serving Cherokee County Since 2000 Field Services includes Traffic, K-9, Reserves, and Crossing Guards Persons Other Calls for Service Aggravated 1 0 Animals 3 5 Simple Assaults 2 0 Alarms Rape/Sex Crimes 0 0 Business Disputes 1 2 Armed Robbery 1 Family Domestic Disputes Death Investigations 2 Juvenile Calls 8 Harassment Child Abuse/Neglect 0 0 Missing Persons 2 5 Property Arson/Fire 1 Business Burglary 0 Residential Burglary 1 Criminal Damage 4 Criminal Trespass 5 Forgery/Fraud 2 Suspicious Vehicle/ 343 Theft by Taking 7 Theft from Motor 6 Theft of Motor Escorts 148 Transports 14 Prowlers 0 Public Drunk 7 Suicide Attempts 4 VGCSA 94 Other Responses 6,125 Arrest Statistics Non-VGCSA Male 393 Female 147 Juvenile , Traffic Related VGCSA Accidents 329 DUI Male 97 Female Traffic Stops 13,227 10,159 Juvenile 4 0 Traffic Citations 4,670 3,775 Total Arrests Traffic Warnings 9,641 7,002 Total Responses For Service 20,

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20 Warrant Division 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Lieutenant Cheryl Carmody Warrants/Civil Division and GCIC Services Bachelor of Criminology - St. Leo University Associate of Criminal Justice - Broward County Community College Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Serving Cherokee County Since 1997 Criminal Warrants Served Subpoenas Served Superior Court 6,061 2,987 Misdemeanor 2,479 Felony 1,885 Probation 1,973 Bench Warrants 2013 State Court 1,238 Superior Court 77 Magistrate Court 11 Family Court 0 Juvenile Court 33 Recalled / Dismissed 2013 Felony 92 Misdemeanor 798 1,691 1,510 2, , State Court 3,111 2,482 Officer 10,124 13,898 Juvenile Court 1,083 1,143 Grand Jury Summons Out of County Magistrate Court 92 4 Civil Process Served Superior Court 1, State Court Magistrate Court 5,435 4,939 Out of County Fi-Fas Probate Court

21 Criminal Investigations Division Captain Tommy Pinyan 7545 Main St. Suite 300 Woodstock, Georgia Captain Tommy Pinyan Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Georgia Southern University Serving Cherokee County Since 1994 Lieutenant Kim Grant Property Crimes Commander Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Business - University of Southern Indiana F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 235th Session Serving Cherokee County Since 1994 Lieutenant Mike Grier Person s Crimes Commander Bachelor of Arts Public Safety Leadership, Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since

22 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 Residential Burglary Commercial Burglary Entering Auto Felony Thefts Misdemeanor Thefts Motor Vehicle Thefts Criminal Damage Criminal Trespass Other Arrest Warrants Taken Search Warrants Taken

23 Crimes Against Persons The Persons Crimes detectives are led by Sergeant Jeremy Akins and Sergeant Jay Burns. 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 Homicides 3 1 Suicides Other Deaths Rape/Sex Crimes Robbery 15 9 Missing Persons Kidnappings 2 2 Terrorist Threat/Acts Misdemeanor Assault /Battery Felony Assault/Battery Misdemeanor/Assaults/Battery FVA Felony Assault/Battery FVA Stalking FVA Other Domestic Violence Crime Scenes Attended Interviews Conducted 1, Arrest Warrants Taken Search Warrants Taken

24 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: Crimes Against Children Child Molestations Child Abuse/Neglect Assaults/Battery Statutory Rapes Runaway/Unruly child DFACS Referrals 1,012 1,319 Internet Chat Cases 0 21 Child Pornography Sex Offender Violations Sex Offenders Absconded 24 4 Sex Offenders Residing in Cherokee (average) Absconded Sex Offenders Located Arrest Warrants Taken Search Warrants Taken

25 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 Since its creation, VIPER has been a vital component in the biannual sex offender verification each year. VIPER personnel help ensure that the over 200 registered sex offenders who reside in Cherokee Co. are in compliance with their terms of probation or state law. VIPER personnel work closely with probation officers to ensure compliance and assist with probation searches. VIPER assisted Investigators with Homeland Security Investigations in an operation that targeted gang members in our community who are resided in the United States illegally. This operation is conducted by Homeland Security Investigations in various jurisdictions all over the country every year. VIPER personnel conducted concentrated patrols, foot patrols, and surveillance in and around residential areas/apartment complexes in southern Cherokee Co. VIPER units were also visible in businesses in the area. VIPER conducted concentrated patrols and surveillance in areas of the county that experienced a high number of commercial burglaries. VIPER conducted concentrated patrols and acted as a deterrent in and around retail establishments who were either victimized by a serial armed robber or retail establishments who were possible targets of the suspect. VIPER Suspicious Person/Auto Traffic Stops Field Interviews Community Contacts VGCSA 14 8 Surveillance 1 16 Arrest Warrants Obtained 9 9 Felony Case 10 7 Misdemeanor Case K-9 Search 1 2 Arrests Warrants Served Arrests Assisted 9 4 Vehicle Search Foot Patrols Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Total Arrests VIPER along with CMANS Agents worked in areas known narcotics trade areas. VIPER units assisted with surveillance and conducted traffic stops on vehicles that were believed to be involved in criminal activity VIPER assisted the CSO Traffic Enforcement Unit with safety checkpoints on New Year s Eve. VIPER also performed traffic enforcement duties as well. VIPER added 13 new members to the unit in

26 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 Gang Activity Total Gang Member Contacts New Gang Members Identified Incidents of Gang Graffiti 6 4 Gang Member Interviews Conducted Public/School Presentations 9 15 Items of Gang Intelligence/ Information Received 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 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 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 Callers can always remain anonymous if they wish. 24

27 Intelligence Unit 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Ga Sergeant Daryl Clark Sergeant, Intelligence Unit Bachelor of Science (Criminal Justice) North Georgia College and State University National Forensic Academy Session 34 Serving Cherokee County Since 2001 Professional Affiliations: International Association of Identification AFIS Internet User Group Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association 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 January 2015, the Intelligence Division merged with the Criminal Investigations Division and became the Intelligence Unit. In addition, the Intelligence Unit 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. During 2014, investigation of financial crimes was 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 Financial Transaction Card Fraud Forgery Theft Deposit Account Fraud 19 8 Other Crimes

28 Intelligence Unit 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 Crime Scene Fingerprint Searches Video/Audio Enhancements Physical Evidence Processing support

29 C.M.A.N.S. Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad Drug Tip Hotline: The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) is one of the premier narcotics squads in Georgia. The officers assigned to CMANS are handpicked for this assignment and 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. 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. Seizures Marijuana Plants Eradicated $246,000 $6,882 Marijuana $282,300 $425,360 Crack $931 $80 Methamphetamine $208,802 $221,032 Cocaine $4,700 $400 Prescription Drugs $23,858 $10,120 Hashish 0 0 Heroin $3,800 $11,000 LSD $2150 $380 Mushrooms $425 MDMA $4,375 $5,125 Other 7,435 $5,414 Total Drugs Seized $536,666 $686,218 Meth Labs Seized 21 0 Assets Seized ($) $645,949 $159,950 Control Board Members are: Cherokee Sheriff s Office - Sheriff Roger Garrison Canton Police Chief Mark Mitchell 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 Ron Hunton 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. 27

30 C.M.A.N.S. Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad Drug Tip Hotline: 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 300 pounds of discarded pharmaceutical pain killers and other potentially abuse-able medications. Since its inception, the CMANS Project Drug Drop has safely disposed of almost 1,000 pounds of discarded prescription medications. Heroin, and heroin overdoses, increased dramatically in While the use of Nalaxon (or Narcan) by the patrol officers of CMANS member agencies has resulted in several lives saved in the past year, the incidence of heroin overdoses continue to rise. Last year CMANS Agents seized almost three times the amount of heroin seized in the same period in CMANS Agents work with the U S Drug Enforcement Administration and the Atlanta/Carolina High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force to stem the flow of deadly narcotics into Cherokee County. C-MANS Statistics Activity Search Warrants Executed Consent Searches Probable Cause Searches 40 8 U/C Buys Controlled Buys 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 The calls can be anonymous. You can also contact an agent with CMANS at Arrests Adult Juvenile 0 0 Total Arrests Total Charges Weapons Seized

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32 Headquarters Operations Major Dana Martin 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Corporal Kristian Blakeney- Accreditation Manager Bachelor in Criminal Justice University of Central Florida Pursuing a Master of Public Safety Administration - Columbus State University Serving Cherokee County Since 2002 Susan Urode - Human Resource Manager Human Resources processed 566 employment applications for civilian and Deputy Sheriff/Detention Officer vacancies in Of the 566 applicants, 43 new Deputy Sheriff Employees were hired and 5 civilians were hired. As of December 31, 2014, 353 sworn and 64 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 Cpl. Darin Downey at You may also download an application from our website at 30 Headquarters Operations include: Administrative Services, Internal Affairs, National Accreditation, State Certification, Evidence, Human Resources, Payroll, Accounting, Recruiting and Central Records.

33 Administrative Services Mr. Stacey Williams, Director of Administrative Services Masters of Business Administration - Reinhardt University Bachelor of Arts Organizational and Business Management Leadership - Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since Years in Administration and Finance Central Records maintains the reports generated by the Sheriff s Office through the agency computer systems. For 2014 the records section handled incident reports generated from over 119, dispatched calls down from 141,855 in 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 Sydney Nix at

34 Office of Professional Standards 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Lieutenant Chris Sims Office of Professional Standards Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and Leadership Reinhardt University Serving Cherokee County Since 1997 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. 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. In 2014, the Office of Professional Standards processed 102 complaints. The office also processed 85 preemployment background investigations that resulted in 43 sworn and 5 civilian personnel being hired. Complaint/Investigation 2013 Harassment/Threats 2 Conduct/Demeanor 62 Policy/Procedure 25 Use of Force 13 Other 9 Total 111 Disposition 2013 Unfounded 36 Exonerated 38 Sustained 25 Not Sustained 10 Policy Failure 1 Open 1 Total

35 Evidence Unit 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Deputy Jeffrey Goettel Serving Cherokee County Since 1999 Pursuing an Associate s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chattahoochee Technical College The evidence unit has one sworn deputy and two civilians assigned to the unit. The Evidence unit is responsible for the security and integrity of evidence/property, storage, coordinating submissions of evidence to the GBI for processing, and maintaining all records for items collected as part of a law enforcement investigation. The Evidence unit transports evidence that requires additional testing/ analysis to the GBI and also works with local, state, and federal authorities on a weekly basis. Evidence may include firearms, vehicles, weapons, drugs, blood samples, urine samples, personal property, found property and any other 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. Evidence is also responsible for the Marijuana Identification Lab which tests all cases involving Marijuana. There are currently nine certified Marijuana Examiners who test all marijuana turned into the Evidence/Property Unit. In 2014, these examiners tested marijuana in 358 cases turned into the Evidence/ Property Unit. The Evidence Unit handled 2,807 cases in 2014 which involved 9,123 new items of evidence and disposed 10,052 during this period and had a total of 25,701 items of evidence/property. 33

36 Training Division Lieutenant Gene Peluso Lieutenant Gene F. Peluso, Deputy Director of Training Serving Cherokee County Since 1998 USAF SMSgt Retired Active Duty 1975 to 1998 The Cherokee Sheriff s Office Training Division has completed its first full year of occupancy in the new state of the art Roger D. Garrison Training Center. In conjunction with the Cherokee Sheriff s Office, multiple law enforcement agencies inside and outside the county are utilizing the new facility to its fullest capability. The Cherokee Sheriff s Office Training Division prides itself in providing the best and the most up to date training to officers and deputies, without sending them outside the county. Since the inception of the new training facility, five Basic Law Enforcement Mandate Classes have graduated, thousands of hours of in service training has been conducted and Georgia Post certified classes have been taught. In order to accomplish all this high caliber training, the Cherokee Sheriff s Office utilizes instructors from the cities of Woodstock, Holly Springs, Canton, Marshals Office, School Police, Georgia Public Safety Training Center and the Cherokee Sheriff s Office. Collectively, thousands of hours of high quality instruction is provided to deputies and officers from an array of experience. The Cherokee Sheriff s Office also hosts two programs in cooperation and partnership with The Georgia Chiefs of Police Association and Columbus State University. These two programs are the Professional Management Program (PMP) and Command College Masters of Public Administration Program. The PMP program is a ten week program stretched out over a two year period. This program draws students from law enforcement agencies throughout North Georgia. This program is designed for first line supervisors and above in order to obtain college level supervision and management training. Upon completion of the PMP program, students obtain 30 college credit hours and meet all prerequisites to obtain either the Supervision and/or the Management Certification through Georgia Post. The Command College Master s Program is an in residence program requiring students to commute to the University in Columbus, Georgia numerous times a year for two years. Upon completion of this program, the student will graduate with a Master s Degree in Public Administration. Here at the Cherokee Sheriff s Office we have approximately four to six personnel attending Command College at any given time. In addition, training from the following institutions has also been conducted at the Roger Garrison Training Center : Reinhardt University Public Safety Leadership Program (PSL) & Police Academy, Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) Cherokee, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms (ATF), Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI), Georgia State Patrol (GSP), Georgia Army National Guard (Ga. ANG) & the North Metro SWAT Team. 34

37 Training Training Hours Detention 16,129 18,852 Admin 1,073 3,291 Criminal Investigations 2,137 2,575 CMANS 1,932 2,565 Court Staff 1,337 1,483 Fire/Other Intelligence/Financial Crimes Reserves Training ,529 Uniform Patrol 16,240 14,884 Warrants 1, Total 43,355 47,196 35

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39 Court Services Division Cherokee County Justice Center 90 North Main St. Canton, Georgia Captain Ken Locke Commander of Court Services, Warrants and GCIC Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Associate of Criminal Justice - Calumet College Bachelor of Public Safety Leadership - Reinhardt University F.B.I. National Academy - Quantico, Virginia 213th Session Georgia Association Chiefs of Police Member Serving Cherokee County Since 1986 The Court Services Division provides security for Superior, State, Juvenile, Probate and Magistrate Courts held at the Cherokee County Justice Center. In 2014, the Court Services Division (CSD) provided security to 1524 court sessions, transported 4,425 inmates to and from the Adult Detention Center, and incarcerated 458 people at the Justice Center. In addition, the Justice Center admitted 242,202 visitors without incident, and confiscated 221 assorted weapons. Currently, the Court Services Division is comprised of one Captain, one Sergeant, one Corporal, 23 deputies, and one civilian employee. 37

40 Public Information 498 Chattin Drive Canton, Georgia Lieutenant Jay Baker Public Information Officer Master of Public Administration - Columbus State University Bachelor of Criminal Justice - University of Georgia Serving Cherokee County Since 1993 Public Information Officer Since 2007 Professional Affiliations: Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Reinhardt University Public Safety Institute Advisory Board Member Cherokee Chamber of Commerce Community Involvement: Vice Chairman, 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 medium Lt. Baker often uses to distribute information to the public is Nixle. If citizens want to receive timely information on their mobile device or about road closures, community events, weather concerns, or press releases they can sign up to receive Nixle alerts from Lt. Baker at Lt. Baker also maintains the agency Facebook page. Citizens are urged to like the Cherokee Sheriff s Office Facebook page which is another location where important county and agency information is released. 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 hjbaker@cherokeega.com. 38

41 Reserve Unit Reserve Captain Greg Eisenbrandt 9550 Bells Ferry Rd. Canton, Georgia In 2014 the Reserve Unit had a roster of 11 Deputies, staffed by 8 Certified and 3 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 2014 the Reserve Unit preformed a total of 4423 volunteer hours of service for the Sheriff s Office. The civic events included distributing fingerprinting kits for 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 utilized the Shop with a Cop format, operating out of local Wal-Marts throughout Cherokee County. In 2014 the unit spent over $15,000 of donations from the generous citizens and businesses of Cherokee County enabling the program to provide toys and basic necessities for 194 children of 74 families from 31 schools. We also assisted 40 elderly residents of the county with comfort items and enough food for at least one meal. 39

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