News & Notes

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office is to provide for a safe community through customer service based policing. We will strive to achieve this mission through Professionalism, Respect, and Ethical Service.

2011 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The Clarke County Sheriff's Office helped manage the final phases of the Circuit Court renovations, and assured a more secure court complex with the construction of improved holding facilities for inmates. Sheriff’s staff moved several operations to the newly renovated space.

The Communications staff continued to improve the amount of data being delivered to uniformed deputies’ Mobile Data Terminals. A significant amount of effort was put into the technology needs for Communications, working with other agencies on regional data sharing efforts.

The Investigations staff concluded several successful operations, including underage purchases of alcohol at local businesses and a 31-month investigation with federal authorities into money laundering and illegal cigarette sales.

The number of hours contributed by our volunteers rose by 20% to more than 800 hours. A new Chaplains program was started, and volunteer staff assisted with crime prevention efforts, investigations, general administration, and patrol efforts.

Finally, the Clarke County Sheriff's Office became a fully accredited agency. This award demonstrates the Office’s commitment to continue providing the best possible enforcement service.

2012 GOALS

The Sheriff’s Office looks forward to the completion of several exercises in 2012 that will evaluate our ability to respond to large-scale emergencies. New technology, including a newly purchased Emergency Notification System, will be put to the test.

Several staff members are scheduled to receive extensive training in areas that are critical to our mission, including management and leadership, and crime scene technology. The Sheriff’s Office will also expand our use of on-line training, in an effort to assure good training economically.

The final phase of our office renovation, the administration building at 100 North Church Street, should be completed.

Finally the Sheriff’s Office hopes to expand our employee wellness program to include physical wellness.

2011 STATISTICS

*A change in reporting practices between calendar year 2007 and calendar year 2008 accounts for 200 less reported arrests. Our office no longer tracks arrests for traffic violations that could lead to incarceration, with the exception of Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

2011 ARRESTS

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