MISSION STATEMENT - Fulton County Sheriff`s Office

M I S S I O N S TAT E M E N T
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was
created by the Georgia Constitution to:
n Maintain the Fulton County Jail;
n P
rovide services that are needed and
directed by the Court Systems;
On the cover...
Sheriff Ted Jackson, staff and
delegates from the Republic of Georgia
n P
rovide support and educational services
to the community as a method of
preventing and reducing crime; and
n Enforce Federal and State laws.
CODE OF ETHICS
As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental
duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives
and property; to protect the innocent against
deception, the weak against oppression or
intimidation, and the peaceful against violence
or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional
rights of all persons to liberty, equality
and justice.
the welfare of others. Honest in thought and
deed in both my personal and official life, I will
be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land
and the regulations of my agency. Whatever I
see or hear of a confidential nature or that is
confided to me in my official capacity will be
kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary
in the performance of my duty.
I will keep my private life unsullied as an
example to all; maintain courageous calm in
the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop
self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of
I will never act officiously or permit personal
feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships
to influence my decisions. With no compromise
for crime and with relentless prosecution of
criminals, I will enforce the law courteously
and appropriately without fear or favor, malice
or ill will, never employing unnecessary force
or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I will, as a representative of the Fulton County
Sheriff’s Office, conduct myself in a manner
which will not bring discredit to the agency.
I shall obey the laws of the United States, the
State of Georgia, County ordinances and local
laws. I shall regulate my personal affairs which
will not bring justified unfavorable criticism
from my neighbors or other citizens or be
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
involved personally in disturbances or incidents that could discredit
the agency. I will realize that I am obligated to hold the public
trust by striving to act in a professional manner. I understand I
must remain constantly vigilant and aware that I am under the
continuous observation by the public. For this reason, it is essential
that I strive to present myself in a professional manner whether on
or off duty.
I recognize the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and
I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the
ethics of the police service. I will constantly strive to achieve these
objectives and ideals, dedicating myself before God to my chosen
profession… law enforcement.
Sheriff’s Message
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Sheriff’s Bio
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Spotlight
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Organizational Chart
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Accomplishments
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Administration Division
Internal Affairs
Human Resources
Training Finance
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Community Outreach
Citizen’s Academy
Chaplains Program
Youth Intervention Program
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
National Night Out
H.Y.P.E.
G.R.E.A.T. Program
Social Media
Beyond Scared Straight
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Courts Division
Reserve Branch
Honor Guard
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Jail Division
Administration
Operations
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Law Enforcement Division
Warrant Services
K-9 Unit
SWAT
Bonding Administration
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Staff
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Remember the Fallen
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A M E S S AG E F RO M S H E R I F F T H E O D O R E J AC K S O N
designed for Fulton County and that model is being
installed in jails and prisons throughout the state and
across the country. This long-needed upgrade is also
improving work conditions for deputies, detention
officers, nurses and other professionals who interact
with inmates on the floors of the facility.
September 12, 2013 was moving day. The first group of
inmates moved into cells on the fifth floor where the new
locks had been installed. The inmates were especially
annoyed by the prospect of being appropriately locked
in and staying in their cells for security reasons.
Female inmates were on the move as well. To
ease overcrowding and to accommodate the lock
replacement project at 901 Rice Street, female
inmates are being housed at the South Fulton County
Jail annex in Union City. A lease agreement between
Union City leaders and Fulton County Government
makes this new living arrangement possible.
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his is a time marked by emerging technologies,
community service, triumphs and a spirit of
teamwork, all of which are generating a momentum
at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and I am honored to
be your sheriff during this critical period. As the largest
sheriff’s office in the state, it is implied that there will be
challenges and wonderful opportunities to serve. This
agency is poised to achieve more.
Communications are improving among the Fulton
County Justice System partners with the launch of
the Odyssey case management system. This system
tracks inmates step-by-step from warrants, to jail
intake, to court appearances and the final resolution
of cases. Staff members underwent intensive training
to transition to Odyssey which should yield a more
efficient process.
The Odyssey system is also being utilized by the Law
Enforcement Division for warrants and bonds. Sheriff’s
Office finance staff use it for accounting.
Sheriff’s Office personnel continue to work towards
full compliance of the Federal Consent Decree which
mandates better conditions at the Fulton County Jail
encompassing safety, humane conditions for inmates,
a better work environment for staff, fair treatment
of inmates, and adequate staffing, to summarize.
This arrangement requiring communication among
the plaintiffs representing inmates, the Fulton
County Board of Commissioners, the Sheriff’s Office
and other defendants, dates back to 2005. This is
a comprehensive collaboration to achieve the goal
of compliance.
Our Background Investigation and Recruitment Unit
started to enjoy more success and increased efficiency
with our hiring processes by finding new employees.
In 2013, 316 staff members came on board. More
Reserve deputies have completed mandate training
to increase staffing.
Progress can be seen on each floor of the Fulton County
Jail with the project to replace locks with enhanced
systems. Inmates have stories of being victimized by
other inmates skilled at manipulating locks to roam
within housing zones. It is called “popping locks”.
Well, the lock poppers are stumped by the new system
Preparations also began in 2013 to achieve reaccreditation
from the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies, CALEA. The voluntary program
allows agencies like the FCSO to submit documentation
to ensure the best practices are being implemented,
taught, and followed.
Aided by a rigorous vetting process, promotions were
accomplished that allowed detention officers and
sheriff deputies to earn higher rank, take on greater
responsibilities and mentor the next generation of law
enforcement professionals.
Theodore Jackson
On the road, the Sheriff’s Office has a new look with the
addition of Dodge Chargers with advanced technology.
This is about more than aesthetics. The acquisition of
new vehicles was necessary to replace an aging fleet of
cars that were overdue for retirement.
The Law Enforcement Division has expanded to
participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s
Cyber Task Force. This FBI program
targets terrorism threats online and
synchronizes national investigations by
working with local agencies. We are
seeing the benefits of this collaboration
and deputies are proud to serve.
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The Youth Intervention Program, YIP is an ongoing
effort to reach young people and to present them with
better options for their lives opposed to paths that lead to
incarceration. YIP starts with parents and guardians
bringing the teens in to discuss behavior issues. Next, they
visit the Fulton County Superior Court and the Fulton
County Jail. These interventions are making a difference
locally and on the national level through A&E’s Beyond
Two new bomb dogs have been acquired,
trained, and put into service. The Law
Enforcement Division received two Black
Labrador Retrievers from the United
States Marine Corps. Both are veterans
with experience in Explosive Ordnance
Disposal overseas. The dogs are certified
to search for explosive materials and
weapons. They have adapted well in
their duties here at the Fulton County
Sheriff’s Office.
The Court Services Division continues to
Sgt. Saber Clark Kendle receives a certificate
follow and enhance the security plan
recognizing her promotion from Sheriff Ted Jackson
for the Fulton County Justice System
Complex and annexes. Staff members assigned to this Scared Straight. The documentary series has profiled the
Division train intensely on Magnetometers, courtroom FCSO Youth Intervention Program twice in 2013 providing
security, special tactics to minimize threats, and increasing the agency with greater opportunities to influence change
while working at it constantly.
efficient management of security checkpoints.
There is a new command center for the Courthouse which
is another major enhancement to keep the public safe
— an agency-wide commitment. This promise extends
to employees, visitors and international guests who
travel to Fulton County. The Sheriff’s Office continues
partnerships to host delegates from Brazil, Denmark,
Israel, the Republic of Georgia, and other nations which
allow us to share knowledge.
Leadership groups from Fulton County cities include
the Sheriff’s Office as part of their programs to make
participants more aware of this agency and its impact
on the community. The F.C.S.O.’s Citizen’s Academy
allows class members to see behind the scenes at the
law enforcement agency. Many members of past classes
continue to communicate with each other and have
formed a leadership group to serve the community. They
often work alongside deputies on service projects.
Reaching out on social media is allowing the Fulton
County Sheriff’s Office to interact with citizens en masse
and one-on-one to resolve issues and inform. This new
form of sharing via a modern approach helps keep the
agency current and in the stream of communication to
reach people where they are.
Your Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to
serving the underserved, listening to citizens, meeting
our objectives and constitutional responsibilities while
planning for more triumphs in 2014.
Sincerely,
THEODORE JACKSON
Sheriff
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T H E O D O R E JAC K S O N B I O G R A P H Y
Theodore Jackson is an accomplished senior executive with
extensive experience as a field manager and a broad range of experience
at FBI Headquarters in national program areas, policy, budget, and
management. In 1996, Mr. Jackson was selected by the President of the
United States to be awarded the rank of Meritorious Executive in the
Senior Executive Service of the FBI.
Mr. Jackson began his career with the FBI in 1971 and served in various
investigative assignments in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cleveland, Ohio. In
1980, Mr. Jackson was promoted to FBI Headquarters, Washington, D.C.,
where as a Supervisory Special Agent he coordinated the FBI’s National
Public Corruption, Election Laws, Labor Matters, Antitrust and Civil
Matters Programs throughout the United States.
In 1984, he was promoted to the Inspection Division as an Inspector’s
Aide. In 1985, Mr. Jackson was promoted to the position of Supervisory
Senior Resident Agent in Charge of the Hackensack, New Jersey Office
and Resident Agency of the Newark Division. During this assignment, he
supervised significant and complex White Collar Crime, Organized Crime,
and Drug Investigations, as well as Foreign Counterintelligence matters,
to include International Terrorism Groups. Of significant accomplishment
was the dismantling of a faction of the Genovese organized crime family,
a Colombian drug organization operating in New York and New Jersey,
and public officials misusing their elected or appointed positions.
In 1988, Mr. Jackson was promoted to the position of Assistant Special
Agent in Charge of the FBI Office in Mobile, Alabama, where he was
responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Division. In 1992, he was
promoted to the prestigious rank of Inspector with the responsibility of
supervising internal reviews and audits of FBI operations and budgets
as well as conducting sensitive administrative investigations. This
assignment was noteworthy in that out of 11,500 Special Agents of the
FBI, only six can hold the rank of Inspector at any one time. In 1994, Mr.
Jackson was promoted to the position of Special Agent in Charge of the
Cincinnati, Ohio Office. In May 1998, Mr. Jackson assumed the position
of Deputy Assistant Director of the Corruption/Civil Rights and Financial
Crimes Branch of the Criminal Investigative Division. On November 23,
1998, Mr. Jackson was designated Principle Deputy Assistant Director of
the Criminal Investigative Division.
On August 17, 1999, Mr. Jackson assumed his duties as the Special Agent
in Charge of the Atlanta, Georgia Office. He was personally involved in
significant organized crime, drug, public
corruption, violent crime, White
Collar Crime, cyber crimes, foreign
counterintelligence, weapons of
mass destruction and National Infrastructure Protection Center issues.
Additionally, he was instrumental in special events such as the World Series,
the Super Bowl, Y2K Compliance, March Madness, National Explorers Scout
Convention, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, NCAA Final Four
Competition, and the Marine Corps Training Exercise in Metropolitan Atlanta.
The Atlanta Office covers the entire state of Georgia. The office is comprised
of fourteen offsite offices (resident agencies) with a budget exceeding fifty
million dollars. Since September 11, 2001, following the most tragic attack
on the US by international terrorists, Mr. Jackson personally oversaw the FBI
hotline assigned to Atlanta by FBI headquarters involving 380,000 telephone
calls. Additionally, intensive investigation accorded in Georgia as three of
the identified hijackers were observed in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Following this incident, Mr. Jackson was personally involved in the Homeland
Security protocols, training, and the establishment of the State of Georgia
efforts to deal with weapons of mass destruction. This effort also included the
establishment of an FBI office at the Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport,
to deal with issues of terrorism, airport security and liaison with federal, state,
and local law enforcement agencies, airline security, and corporate personnel.
Mr. Jackson retired from the F.B.I. on November 28, 2003.
The governor Sonny Perdue appointed Mr. Jackson on July 26, 2004 as
Interim Sheriff of Fulton County, State of Georgia. Mr. Jackson remained
in this position until December 31, 2004 when the newly elected Sheriff
was sworn in.
A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Mr. Jackson earned his Bachelor of
Science Degree in Physics from Morgan State University in Baltimore. He
is a Vietnam War veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He attended
graduate school as the University of Southern California, Washington
Public Affairs Branch, earning a certificate in Public Administration. He is
a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute, Charlottesville, Virginia, and
the Harvard University John F. Kennedy School of Government, and has
received extensive training in crisis management exercises. The training
provided exceptional preparation for him as a site commander at the
1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. Additionally, Mr. Jackson is an FBI-trained
Hostage Negotiator, General Police Instructor, and Sex Crimes Instructor.
Mr. Jackson served as a commission member of the Ohio Police Training
Academy, having been appointed by the Governor of the State of Ohio,
policy committee member of the Federal Executive Board, President
of the Cincinnati Chapter of the National Organization of Black Law
Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Chairman of the Advisory Board of
Aiken Senior High School Career Paths, a member of Hamilton County
Chiefs Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Association, the American Legion Post 56, Metropol an organization
representing federal, state, local law enforcement and corporate
security representatives, Georgia Chiefs of Police Association, Georgia
Chapter of NOBLE and the FEI Alumni Association, among numerous
other positions. Mr. Jackson served as an executive board member
of Metropol and was Chairman of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking
Agency (HIDTA), which is an organization comprised of federal, state,
and local agencies addressing drug problems.
Mr. Jackson is married to the former Renee Y. Mayo,
and they have two adult daughters.
Sheriff Ted Jackson takes oath.
D E P U T Y S P OT L I G H T
SERGEANT
COREY HENRY
This year’s Deputy Spotlight honors Sergeant Corey Henry.
Since becoming Commander of the Fulton County Sheriff’s
Office K-9 Unit, Sergeant Corey Henry has accomplished
more in the past year to bring recognition to the team and
to make the public aware of what these canines are capable
of when it comes to servicing the citizens of Fulton County.
In the third quarter of this year, Sergeant Corey Henry and
his partner Marco, Deputy Jacqueline Underwood and her
partner Duke, and Deputy Adam Gardner and his partner
Zoom responded to twenty-six call outs, seven sweeps,
five
arrests,
four
apprehensions,
17
drugs searches, three
building searches and
two demonstrations.
The team had a total
of 391 training hours,
keeping the team up
to date with all forms
of drug and bomb
detection methods.
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Deputy Underwood took the lead in escorting the ambulance that carried the officer to the hospital. She initiated the radio traffic that provided all the traffic control
agencies (Fulton County Police Department, East Point
Police Department, Georgia State Patrol, and the Fulton
County Sheriff’s Office) with critical details in handling
the traffic flow to expedite the officer’s quick and safe
arrival at the hospital.
Sergeant Henry remained at the scene and secured the
area for the Georgia Bureau Investigations Crime Scene
Unit. He also directed assistance to the GBI by having
Deputy Gardner and his canine partner search the heavily
wooded area. Deputy Gardner and his
canine partner located five shell casings.
Sergeant Henry is not
just the facilitator of
the team but he and
his canine partner
step up to answer
calls
for
service.
One such example
is while on patrol,
During 2013, the
Sergeant Henry was
K-9 Unit conducted
Deputy Adam Gardner,
attempting to stop
sweeps of Georgia
Sergeant Corey Henry
a vehicle that was
Tech Stadium and
and Deputy Jacqueline Underwood
at
the
2013
300
Club
Awards
Ceremony
driving
without
the Georgia Dome
any lights. The car
before major games
also
matched
the
description
of
a
vehicle involved in
along with other State bomb canine teams. In addition,
their assistance was requested by the Georgia Bureau of a carjacking in which shots were fired. While Sergeant
Investigation in an officer involved shooting in which Henry was trying to stop the car, the driver increased his
speed through local streets to avoid the deputy. In an
they were able to locate five shell casings.
attempt to elude Sergeant Henry, the driver then opened
An example of the canine team’s acts of dedication came the driver side door of the car while still in motion and
while participating in a canine demonstration at one of exited his vehicle. Sergeant Henry safely exited his
the local middle schools. As they were ready to begin vehicle and deployed K-9 Marco, trained in tracking and
their presentation, an alert was broadcasted concerning suspect apprehension. A few moments later, the subject
a Fulton County Police Officer that had been shot. With- was captured and under arrest.
out hesitation, Sergeant Henry and Deputy Underwood
along with their canine partners rushed to the scene of Sergeant Henry is admired for his work ethic and comthe shooting and began helping with the coordination passion for others to include the persons he places under
of efforts to get the wounded officer to the hospital and arrest. The sergeant exemplifies the qualities of a good
deputy sheriff.
securing the scene of the incident for the investigation.
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O R G A N I Z AT I O N A L C H A RT
Sheriff of Fulton County
Ted Jackson
Administrative
Coordinator III
Administrative
Coordinator II
Executive
Chief Deputy
Administrative
Coordinator II
Legal
Assistant
Internal Affairs
Captain
Public Relations
PIO
Community
Outreach Section
Lieutenant
Medical Services
Section
Health Program.
Manager
Assistant to
Chief
Administrative
Assistant III
Jail Division
Chief Jailer
Administration
Chief
Administration
Lieutenant Colonel
Operations
Lieutenant Colonel
Law Enforcement
Division
Lieutenant Colonel
Courts Division
Lt. Colonel
Administrative
Major
Operations
Major
Warrant/Service
Special Operations
Major
Courts/Security
Administration
Major
Records-IntakeCentral Control
Lieutenant
7-3 Jail Commander
Captain
Programs
Accreditation
Unit
Sergeant
3-11 Jail Commander
Captain
Security Section
Captain
11-7 Jail Commander
Captain
Inmate Services
Section
Lieutenant
Commissary
Kitchen/Sanitation
Lieutenant
Grady Detention
Unit
Lieutenant
Alpharetta
Detention Unit
Lieutenant
South Annex
Union City
Lieutenant
Building Security
Captain
Administrative
Captain
Civil Process & Sex
Offender
Section
Sergeant
Investigations
Section
Sergeant
Special Operations
Section
Lieutenant
Bonding
Unit
Sergeant
Field
Operations
Captain
South /North
Service Center
Juvenile Courts
Captain
Jail
Courts
Honor
Guard Unit
Labor Relations
Manager
Human Resources
Manager
Training Section
Captain
Planning &
Research Section
Captain
IT Systems
Manager
Financial Services
Manager
Payroll Team
Human Resources
Coordinator Senior
Fleet/Warehouse
Section
Sergeant
Background
Unit
Sergeant
Network
Administration
Section
IT Manager
Inmate Accounting
Section
Accounting Supervisor
Database
Administration
Section
Database Specialist
Budget/Purchasing
Section
Accounting Supervisor
Leave Admininstration/
Reporting Team
Records Administrator
Senior
Administrative
Coordination Team
Administrative
Coordinator II
Reserve Branch
Commander
Field Operations
Lieutenant
3-11 shift
Transfer
Unit
DO Lieutenant
Administration
Major
Court Operations
Captain
Field Operations
Lieutenant
7-3 shift
Field Operations
Lieutenant
11-7 Shift
Administrative
Coordinator I
Assistant Reserve
Commander
Patrol/Warrant
Unit
Jail Unit
Training
Unit
Court Support
Unit
Special Ops
Unit
Motor
Unit
Rev. 3/2014
2 0 1 3 AC C O M P L I S H M E N T S
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The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office took an active role in the community and accomplished a
great deal in 2013. The Agency is proud to serve Fulton County and the cities and communities
within its boundaries.
2013 Accomplishments of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
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A major security improvement at the Fulton County Jail began in 2013 with the installation of enhanced locks
on cell doors. The updated technology will upgrade security systems for doors & improve supervision.
Female inmate housing was improved when women in custody were relocated to the South Fulton County
Jail Annex to alleviate overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail to comply with the federal consent order and
allow for the movement of male inmates within the Rice Street jail during the lock replacement project.
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The Command Center for the Fulton County Courthouse was completed in 2013.
The Sex Offender Section, charged with the tasks of registering and monitoring offenders living in Fulton
County, was able to expand its Offender Watch Systems functionality during the 2013 year by providing more
information to citizens and other law enforcement agencies concerning the 1300 registered sex offenders in
Fulton County.
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The K-9 unit expanded with the addition of two new handlers, Deputy Jacqueline Underwood and Deputy
Adam Gardner with Black Labrador Retrievers Duke and Zoom. The dogs were trained by the U.S. Marine
Corps in Explosive Ordnance Disposal.
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In the middle of the year we added one deputy to the FBI Cyber-Crimes Task Force. The Investigative Unit
continues to work with other law enforcement agencies and has been very instrumental in aiding the United
States Secret Service resulting in several arrests.
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Our High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA) and Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) members
continue to work in protecting the community thru collaborative efforts.
In preparation for review by the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), the
Planning and Research Section initiated a CALEA agency reorganization and preparation of 177 Tier One files
and resource materials which included policy reviews and revisions and establishing effective CALEA regional
and national support for agency preparation.
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The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety awarded the Sheriff’s Office with a grant from the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote the development and implementation of
programs for pedestrian and bike safety. As a result, 1432 students from the YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club
and various schools took part in the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program. Bicycle helmets and reflective
vests were given to students during instructional sessions.
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The Community Outreach Section coordinated gender specific Teen Talk sessions for boys and girls to discuss
critical topics with the students. The 80 students who participated discussed bullying, human trafficking, selfrespect and other topics.
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160 teens participated in the Youth Intervention Program(YIP) in 2013.
The YIP was featured on the A&E documentary series Beyond Scared Straight which reached millions of
families and offered an eye-opening experience for at risk youth.
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T H E A D M I N I S T R AT I O N D I V I S I O N
The Administration Division manages the essential operations of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office including
the agency’s finances, human resources and background
investigations, information technology, planning and research, training, and fleet sections.
accounts for contract services, insurance and operating
expenses. The development and implementation of the
contract review committee established under the leadership of Sheriff Jackson, continues to review and approve
each contract within the Sheriff’s Office.
As in the previous year, 79% of the Sheriff’s budget is
spent on personnel, while the remaining 21% percent
INTERNAL AFFAIRS SECTION - The Internal Affairs Section (IA) ensures the integrity of the Sheriff’s Office and its employees, utilizing investigative procedures in confirming adherence to standards and expectations of departmental
personnel. Internal Affairs also conducts Drug Screenings, and Property and Evidence Management.
INTERNAL AFFAIRS
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
2013 Total
44
44
36
32
156
(a) Administrative
39
33
28
26
126
(b) Criminal
5
11
8
6
30
Polygraphs
3
3
1
4
11
Vehicle Accidents
4
2
5
5
16
Drug Tests
1
2
1
0
4
Internal Investigations
FLEET UNIT
The Fleet Unit is responsible for maintaining all motor vehicles
FCSO Total Fleet Vehicle Number
utilized within the agency including but not limited to patrol cars,
special unit vehicles such as the bomb truck, mobile command
FCSO Total Fleet New Vehicles
center, and SWAT truck. The Fleet Unit is also assigned the function
of Quartermaster. This duty entails the management of uniforms,
tactical gear including ballistic vests, duty belts, and other essential equipment worn or carried by personnel.
189
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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N D I V I S I O N S E C T I O N S 2 0 1 3 :
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS SECTION - The Background Investigations Section works collectively with the Human
Resources Section in conjunction with recruitment activities for the agency. Pre-employment vetting includes drug
screening, education and employment history investigations, and scrutiny of driver’s history along with other tests,
examinations, and certifications verification. If you would like to learn more about our recruitment process or to
apply for employment with our agency, please contact our Background & Recruitment Section at 404-612-4753. You
may also download an application from our website at http://www.fultonsheriff.org.
HUMAN RESOURCES – The mission of the Human Resources unit is to provide quality service to the Fulton County
Sheriff’s Office through recruitment and employment of qualified individuals, retention of valuable employees, new
hire orientation and interpretation of personnel laws, rules and regulations. HR manages the evaluation and promotion
processes and the timely processing of payroll. This Unit also processes employee travel and training requests along
with maintaining all personnel files.
Description
Jan, Feb, Mar
Apr, May, Jun
July, Aug, Sept
Oct, Nov, Dec
Totals:
Active Employees (average)
1019
1019
1016
1005
1015
Vacancies (average)
79
78
78
89
81
New Hires
32
68
97
119
316
Suspensions
25
35
50
61
171
Promotions
24
48
57
65
194
Demotions
0
2
5
8
15
Resign in Lieu Termination
1
4
4
4
13
Termination
2
4
10
14
30
Other (Resignation, Retirement, Deceased,
Transfers outside FCSO, Administrative Separation)
34
79
122
179
414
Formal Grievances
12
24
33
7
76
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECTION – The Information Systems Section has the duty of maintaining all advanced technology such as cameras, computers, land line telephones, mobile telephones, pagers, radio equipment, software
systems, video, and other information technology devices utilized by the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputies,
detention officers, and staff. This section implemented several new systems utilized in the Divisions to increase efficiency and safety.
PLANNING AND RESEARCH SECTION – The Planning and Research Section manages policy development and accreditation for one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the nation. The section strives to improve professionalism
by maintaining agency policies and procedures which serve as a mechanism to consistently hold members accountable for compliance with policy and accreditation standards. The Planning and Research Section revamped all agency
policies and created new policies to ensure that all are modern and in alignment with current law enforcement standards and practices. This section also manages the accreditation standards for the agency.
PUBLIC RELATIONS SECTION – The Public Relations Section is responsible for public affairs and media relations for
the Sheriff’s Office. As the profile of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has grown locally, nationally, and internationally, the Public Information Officer (PIO) is on-call at all times to field a myriad of requests from authors, journalists,
television producers, and other news media representatives. The PIO leads crisis communications and may serve as
photographer, spokesperson, and coordinates media requests involving staff while providing consultation and instruction as necessary. In addition, the PIO assists with event planning and promotion of events.
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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N ( C O N T I N U E D )
TRAINING SECTION
The mission of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office Training Section is to provide standardized training for Deputy
Sheriffs, Detention Officers and essential civilian staff in the methods of maintaining the Courts, Law Enforcement
and Jail Divisions. Our agency workforce is equipped to perform services at a professional level consistent with
the needs of the community and with adherence to state and federal laws and applicable agency policies and
procedures.
The 2013 Training Section Highlights of Operation are as
follows:
■ Departmental In-service training was modified from
5 days to 3 days to alleviate staffing issues while
remaining in compliance with GA POST requirements.
■ Conducted the Sheriff’s Office Executive Command
Staff Training session in April.
■ Conducted Criminal Investigation Fundamentals
Certification Training in December.
■ 18 Deputies completed Night Basic Law Enforcement
Peace Officer Certification (Mandate) Training.
■ 57 New Supervisors completed New Supervisor
Training.
■ 321 Trained in Georgia Crime Information Center’s
(GCIC) Security and Integrity class.
■ 677 Staff completed Departmental In-service training.
Training has been and will continue to be a major
contributor in equipping members with the knowledge
and skills necessary for the implementation of agency
policy and accreditation standards.
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2 0 1 3 A N N UA L T R A I N I N G C O O R D I N A T O R S R E P O R T
Classes Coordinated
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Yearly Totals
Basic Jail Certification
1760
1840
2400
1040
7040
New Hire Policy & Procedure
920
1440
1040
280
3680
Basic Law Enforcement/Mandate
0
2355
456
112
2923
Deputies/Civilian In-Service
8848
7892
3871
1160
21771
Supervisor/Management Training
1200
0
432
496
2128
Firearms Training & UODF
1643
1245
1520
639
5047
Advanced/Specialized Classes
2678
426
1428
1747
6279
Miscellaneous/Rotation Training
1408
2208
100
764
4480
Total Student Contact Hours
18457
17406
11247
6238
53348
Total Students Trained
1038
979
1060
955
4032
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A D M I N I S T R AT I O N ( C O N T I N U E D )
FINANCE
The Finance Division has the responsibility of managing the Sheriff’s Office funding, revenues, and expenditures as
well as establishing internal accounting controls and procedures to maintain integrity of fiscal management. The fiscal management component includes budget preparation/management, accounting, delinquent property tax unit,
grant management, contract management, purchasing and procurement.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE FY2013 ACTUAL BUDGET AMOUNT... $100,036,742
Insurance
Operations
Contracts
1,017,620
1,322,356
19,354,348
1%
1%
19%
Personnel
78,342,418
79%
FY2013 Personnel Budget
$78,342,418
FY2013 Operating Budget
$21,694,324
Sworn Permanent Positions
837
General Liability
Civilian Permanent Positions
167
Contracts
Operating Cost
Total Permanent Positions
1,004
Total Temporary Positions
120
Total Positions 1,124
$1,017,620
$19,354,348
$1,322,356
AC C O U N T I N G
Provides control over all cash receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Agency; processes court ordered
payments and disbursements; record and disburse cash bond monies from the Fulton County Jail and other municipalities; prepare cash receipts and reconcile deposits for general fund.
S H E R I F F ’ S O F F I C E R E V E N U E G E N E R AT E D F O R G E N E R A L F U N D & 4 2 1 F U N D
Indicators
1st Qtr
Sheriff’s Fees
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Total
$116,600
$139,780
$99,200
$92,960
$448,540
70,999
78,263
44,213
80,285
273,760
109,421
126,493
85,111
104,568
425,593
0
1,150
1,059
1,200
3,409
9,504
6,906
7,599
5,637
29,646
Fines/Fees
85,295
70,808
67,143
72,850
296,096
Foreign Services
47,393
60,107
44,511
44,115
196,126
10% Cash Bond
11,330
16,361
11,173
11,609
50,478
N.O.W. Interest
259
157
113
198
727
2,923
25,238
30,346
26,962
85,469
150
2,276
3,298
2,423
8,147
$453,874
$527,539
$393,771
$442,807
$1,817,991
5% Admin Fees
Deed, Service, Levy, Comm. Fees
Court Costs
Miscellaneous
Principal - Non Cash Bonds
Jail Maintenance Fees
Totals
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P RO P E RT Y TA X
The Property Tax Unit ensures that all aspects of the Sheriff’s delinquent property tax sales are handled timely as
mandated by Georgia State laws and Agency regulations. Execute, levy, and sell delinquent property taxes; investigate
complaints by property owners relating to their tax FiFa’s; and assist property owners, security deed/lien holders in
the timely redemption of entitled surplus funds.
P RO P E RT Y TA X P E R F O R M A N C E I N D I C ATO R S
Indicators
Tax Levies Received
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
Total
731
781
546
534
2,592
94
156
70
86
406
$32,879
$34,703
$25,101
$37,718
$130,401
Settlement Fee/Walk In
20,800
27,120
13,760
25,360
87,040
5% Admin Fee
70,999
78,263
44,213
80,285
273,760
Levy Fee
25,942
28,770
20,300
18,690
93,702
146,400
175,680
126,150
115,780
562,990
Surplus
3,675,202
2,580,136
3,326,351
5,161,169
14,742,856
Transferee
4,146,311
3,083,545
1,822,594
5,913,006
14,965,456
Total Sale
$8,118,533
$6,008,217
$5,377,469
$11,351,988
$30,856,207
Tax Levies Sold
Sheriff's Commission
Sheriff’s Fees
P U R C H A S I N G A N D P RO C U R E M E N T
The Purchasing and Procurement unit is responsible for management of purchase/acquisition of all goods, services,
and equipment utilizing a competitive bidding process. It also manages purchase orders/requisitions, vendor database and processes all accounts payables.
G R A N T M A NAG E M E N T
The grant writer has the responsibility of writing grant proposals, submitting grant awards to the Board of
Commissioners for approval, implementing and tracking grant programs, and preparing progress reports. The grant
writer submitted proposals and managed $185K of grant funding during FY2013.
C O N T R AC T M A NAG E M E N T
The Contract Administrator is responsible for contract development, vendor negotiation, negotiating contract terms
and conditions, vendor management, managing the contract database and files, and managing the vendor selection
committee for the procurement process. The Contract Administrator managed contracts in excess of $19 million dollars during FY2013.
FY2013 ASSET FORFEITURE (FEDERAL)
Equitable Sharing Received
Amount
Equitable Sharing Disbursement
Amount
Federal Equitable Sharing
$54,421
Law Enforcement Equipment
$18,894
F Y 2 0 1 3 A S S E T F O R F E I T U R E ( S TAT E )
Est. Value Property
$18,347
Net Currency
$47,383
FY2013 Disbursements
Amount
Purchase of Weapons
$71,267
Law Enforcement K-9 Dog Expenses
7,360
Supplies
13,672
Sex Offender Management Expense
16,500
Employee Training
Interest Income $444
17,525
Total Expenses
$126,324
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E AC H
SECOND YEAR
CITIZEN’S ACADEMY
Sheriff Ted Jackson collaborated with the
Community Outreach Section to establish
the agency’s first Citizen’s Academy in
2012. The program involves offering
concerned citizens the opportunity to
learn more about the Sheriff’s Office and
the justice system. The 6-week academy
allows participants to closely observe
various aspects of law enforcement.
Classes cover CPR, courthouse security, Georgia law,
self-defense, sheriff’s office administration and budget.
Academy participants take an extensive tour of the
Fulton County Jail. Class members also gain a better
understanding of the duties of a sheriff and a sheriff’s
office versus the functions of a police
chief and a police department.
At the end of six weeks, there is a
graduation ceremony to congratulate
class members for their achievement.
Sheriff Jackson presents graduates
with certificates, identification badges
to indicate their participation in the
academy, and embroidered shirts.
Members express their admiration for
the agency and staff members.
H . Y. P. E .
Helping Youth Prosper and Evolve, (H.Y.P.E.), Fourth Annual
Youth Conference at the Atlanta Metropolitan College
• Topics centered around “Youth and Tolerance: Beyond
the Misconception of Trust”
• Students branched off into classrooms and instructors
talked about judicial
system, health,
education, drugs,
and gangs
and bullying.
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BIKE & PEDESTRIAN
S A F E T Y P RO G R A M
• The Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has
been granted federal funds from the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to promote the
development and implementation of programs for
pedestrian and bike safety.
• As a result, 1432 Fulton County students from the YMCA,
the Boys and Girls Club and various schools took part in
this program. Bicycle helmets and reflective vests were
given out to students.
Community Outreach is a vital component of the
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. This Section promoted safety
to Fulton County citizens of all ages and coordinated events to
educate members of the community which is one of the Constitutional mandates of the Office
Seniors
Safety Tips were given to seniors in over 30 facilities throughout
Fulton County. Donations were collected to help 126 senior
citizens with Thanksgiving baskets
Breakfast and Luncheons:
• Valentine’s Day
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Christmas
Youths
Teen Talk Series for Boys & Girls (80 students)
• Topics included Bullying, Human Trafficking, Self-respect
HYPE Conference
Annual youth conference to give students instruction
concerning the importance of educaton
Youth Intervention Program (YIP)
The final taping for “Scared Straight” took place in December,
2013.
• Total of 160 youths went through the program in 2013
Bike & Pedestrian Safety Program
GREAT Program
• 600 students graduated from this program
Easter Egg Hunt
• Pizza, drinks, toys, Easter eggs and fun for 35 children and
their families from the Salvation Army.
Fall Festival
• Partnered with the Boys and Girls Club and the Regulators
Bike Club to provide a fun filled day for over 75 children. Food,
rides, games, ice cream and candy bags were provided
Christmas
• A family was selected and toys were provided for a 5 & 7 year
old boy and girl
Community
National Pill Take Back Initiative
• Partnered with the DEA and the event took place at the
Publix on Cascade
Homeless Initiative
• Reached and provided food and toiletries for 200 homeless
individuals
Citizen’s Academy
• Citizens were given an inside glimpse of the operations of
the FCSO
• 27 graduates
Gun Buy Back
• Partnered with Dr. R.L. White, the NAACP and the APD. 800
weapons were recovered
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C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E AC H
C H A P L A I N S P RO G R A M
F A L L F E S T I VA L
The purpose of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Chaplain’s Program is to promote the availability
of chaplains to meet the spiritual and emotional
needs of the sheriff’s employees, their families
and members of the community and to create
a partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and
the community through dialogue, support,
prevention programs, and prayer.
The chaplains host monthly meetings with
Sheriff Ted Jackson to discuss community
issues. The following are examples of projects
spearheaded by the chaplains.
n H
omeless Initiative – Provide personal hygiene
products and other supplies to persons in need
n Annual Youth Conference – Helping Youth
Prosper and Evolve (HYPE)
n Thanksgiving Basket Drive – Collect food for
families with limited economic resources
S A LT S E N I O R
CONFERENCE
Bowden Senior Center
B E YO N D S C A R E D
S T R A I G H T P RO G R A M
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S O C I A L N E T WO R K I N G
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office established an official identity in the world of social media in 2012 on the major
platforms: Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, Vine, and YouTube. Since the multiplatform launch, the
number of FCSO followers has increased as we continue to share information about programs, news alerts and thousands of photographs. Social networking provides a way for citizens to communicate with the agency directly.
According to Facebook data, the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office page experienced an increase in the number of people
who made contact with the agency with peak numbers nearing 4,000 in November of 2013. There are Facebook fans
of the page in Australia, Costa Rica, England, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden and all across the United States
of America. Fifty-one percent of followers are male and 48 percent are female. The largest percentage of Sheriff’s
Office Facebook fans are between the ages of 25 to 44 (30%).
Y O U T H I N T E RV E N T I O N P R O G R A M ( Y I P )
The Youth Intervention Program (YIP), was established to offer at risk young people guidance to make better choices.
The program gives students the unique opportunity to visit the Fulton County Jail…this was the impact in their words…
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C O U R T S E RV I C E S D I V I S I O N
The Court Services Division is responsible for
maintaining the security and integrity of the
Fulton County Justice Center Complex, the
Juvenile Justice Center Building, operating and
securing the jail courtrooms, and providing
security for the North and South Service Centers.
Deputies and staff assigned to this Division are
continuously working to keep persons who visit
and work in the facilities safe. A key tool is the
comprehensive security plan which provides the
framework for the safe, effective operation of
the Justice Center Complex.
This Division has three core objectives:
nBe responsive to the daily needs in all courtroom sessions for Superior, State, Probate, Extradition, and Domestic Legal Services Court
as well as twice weekly Grand Jury Sessions.
nIdentify and deter the entry of contraband
and/or illegal objects by screening all incoming visitors and employees via search and visual observation, magnetometers, hand-held
detectors and/or package scanners.
nMaintain a zero escape rate while transporting inmates and juveniles safely and securely
to various courts and detention areas.
Building Security Activity
Incidents Reported
Arrests / Court Operations
Arrests / Checkpoint
Citations Issued
Vehicles Impounded
Confiscated Items
Alarm System Test
1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr Totals
108
92
52
66
318
24
13
13
13
63
8
8
7
2
25
117
105
29
130
381
57
66
60
71
254
955
1058
900
476
3389
4761 4521 4415 4658 18355
Duress Alarms
Inmates Held in Detention
11
5039
11
5371
17
5492
29
5305
68
21207
Superior / State Court Activity
Superior Criminal Sessions
Superior Civil Sessions
Superior Domestic Sessions
State Criminal Sessions
State Civil Sessions
Estate HearingsAdult Guardianship Hearings
Compensatory Hearings
Show Cause Hearings
Extradition
703
330
176
345
154
20
25
11
0
133
686
370
198
333
165
23
57
6
0
140
632
326
175
313
147
10
67
13
0
137
755
309
163
303
130
15
56
8
1
140
2776
1335
712
1294
596
68
205
38
1
550
Outstanding achievements for the year include:
Jail Courts
Sessions / Inmates
nCompleted Security Assessments of
Felony First Appearance
76/3218
78/2771
80/2527
the Justice Center
Misdemeanor
76/5075
78/5110
70/3779
Complex and the
State
probation
Revocation
20/353
24/499
23/414
Juvenile
Justice
Superior
Probation
Revocation
13/780
13/877
10/529
Center
Building
which will result
State All purpose
37/3220
35/3068
36/2542
in a significant increase in the level
Juvenile Court Activity
of security provided to those facilities and the persons visiting on
Juvenile Court Sessions
431
398
a daily basis.
Panel Review
141
228
nCurrently working toward the completion of
a state of the art Command Center
nSuccessfully provided security for more than
3,446 Superior Courts sessions and more than
1,267 State Courts sessions.
nConfiscated more than 2080 weapons and
articles of contraband.
nThe Court Services Detention Holding Area
provided accommodations for more than
14,371 inmates while attending court.
RYDC Transport
Adult Transport
Other Transport
Adult Arrest
Juvenile Arrest
Alarm System Test
Incidents Reported
Citations Issued
Vehicles Impounded
Confiscated Items
870
18
1
1
25
0
1
1
0
36
849
23
1
3
23
0
9
0
0
15
75/2259
74/1672
23/608
10/1416
35/1416
343
233
724
29
4
1
22
1044
2
3
0
8
309/10775
298/15636
90/1874
46/3602
143/10246
344
244
739
23
2
1
24
862
4
3
0
10
1516
846
3182
93
8
6
94
1906
16
7
0
69
H O N O R G UA R D
The Honor Guard has the solemn duty of maintaining the revered traditions of the agency. The Guard is called upon
to present colors during ceremonial events, funerals of Sheriff’s Office personnel and dignitaries
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In addition to supporting all the divisions within the Sheriff’s
R E S E RV E B R A N C H
Office, members of the Reserve Branch were present at numerThe Reserve Branch consists of more than seventy law
ous activities during the annual King Week Celebration to hon-
enforcement certified volunteers who surpass expectations
or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in January. Here are some of the
by consistently rising to the occasion in performance of
other events supported by the Reserve Branch during the year:
duties while responding to the agency’s and community’s
requests for assistance. The Reserve Branch continues to be
Events
a major contributor to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office by
n Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Salute to Greatness
supplementing the agency with additional trained staff,
n Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
supplies, and equipment.
n A.D. King Youth Empowerment Parade
The Reserve Branch remains
consistent with the same training requirements established for
n Savior’s Day Parade
full-time sworn agency staff members. Auxiliary Officers who
n Black History Parade
are Jail Certified maintain a minimum of 20 hours of training
n Summerhill Community Reunion Parade
each year. Sworn Reserve deputies complete a minimum of 40
n St. Patrick’s Day Parade
hours of training per calendar year.
n Atlanta Zoo’s Beastly Feast
n Legendary 4th of July Fireworks at Lenox Mall
The Reserve Branch members aided the Law Enforcement
n Take it to the Streets Initiative
Division by providing man hours that assisted in the execution of
n Sheriff’s Homeless Initiative
criminal warrants, service of civil papers, inmate transportation
n Pittsburgh Community 5K/Parade
and traffic enforcement. The members’ assigned to the Court
n FirED Up 5K Run
Services Division provide courtroom and building security,
n Easter Seals 5K
metal detection, and Emergency Medical Services.
n Clark Atlanta Homecoming
At the
Fulton County Jail, the Reserve Branch conducted inmate cell
n Sheriff’s H.Y.P.E. Conference for Youth
searches staffed by its own Jail Response Team and provided
n Helping Hands International Holiday for Kids
staff support to all other operations. In addition, the Reserve
n Community Cares Christmas Party
is a primary community support unit within the Sheriff’s
n Party for Special Citizens
Office, providing manpower for traffic and crowd control at
n Peach Bowl Parade
philanthropic and community activities, parades, and other
The Reserve Branch provides mobile command and emergency
Member Stats
143 Active Members
21,006 Total Hours Provided:
response units, motorcycles and other specialized vehicles that
n 5924 hours to Law Enforcement Division
assist the agency in support of the citizens of Fulton County.
n 2118 hours to Jail Division
special events within the county.
n 7583 hours to Court Division
n 1817 hours to Community/Special Events
n 3564 hours to Training/Administrative Support
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JAIL DIVISION
J A I L A D M I N I S T R A T I O N 2 0 1 3 Y E A R LY R E P O R T
•Accreditation: The Accreditation Unit submitted Jail Division Policies Sections 1200 - 1400 to the Planning and Research
Division for approval.
• Classification Unit: Female inmates are housed at South Fulton County Jail Annex to comply with the federal consent order.
The closed South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail was re-opened under Sheriff’s Office management for this purpose.
• Food Services: During 2013 year Food Services Unit served 2,549,352 hot inmate meals and over 108,316 cold sandwiches.
The Culinary Arts Program received over 300 entry applications. The program accepted 60 inmates and 31 inmates graduated.
• Inmate Disciplinary Unit: The Inmate Disciplinary Unit conducted a total of 2,003 hearings for 2013.
• Inmate Grievance Unit: The Inmate Grievance Unit received 4,874 complaints, and resolved 4,768 during the 2013 year.
There have been 35 Prison Rape Elimination Act investigations conducted and 11 physical abuse investigations conducted.
• Maintenance Services: Out of the 13,268 work orders submitted this year 12,071 (91%) were completed.
• Medical Services: During the 2013 year, there were 1,248 inmates housed in the Fulton County Jail who were considered
Acute Psych Admissions. The jail pharmacy filled 6,865 psychotropic medication orders throughout the year, with an average
of 572 monthly. Annual total of services provided by Medical Services are: Medical Services screened 26,484 inmates at Intake;
2,091 new HIV admissions; Dental treated 6,765 inmates; and Mental Health workers made 30,645 contacts with inmates.
• Programs Unit: Throughout the 2013 year Counseling Services continued to work on inmate population control issues.
There were 156 inmates enrolled in the GED Program this year and 9 passed the GED test.
• Sanitation Unit: The Sanitation Unit continued to perform daily general cleaning duties, weekly inspection reports, and
continuous inventory of supplies. There were no major changes or issues in this unit.
Jail lock replacement project began in August of 2013. At year’s end 55% of cell door locks in inmate housing areas had been
replaced.
Upgraded inmate telephones, video visitation and automated information (AIS) systems were completed by mid-year 2013. The
AIS implementation allows for more in-coming telephones calls to the jail switchboard to be answered 75% to 80% of the time
within the first three rings.
J A I L A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
J A I L O P E R AT I O N S
Intake Section
Sanitation and Supplies Section
Policy Unit
Security Section
Medical Services Section
Programs Section
Inmate Grievance Unit
Inmate Disciplinary Unit
Jail Commander
Grady Detention
There were 40,113 inmates committed to
the Fulton County Jail during the 2013 year.
RELEASES
2013
# of
Releases
# Over
24 hrs
Sheriff
Compliance
Court
Compliance
Totals
14,726
35
99.4%
99.7%
Y E A R LY P O P U L A T I O N T R E N D S
2013
# of Males
# of
Females
Avg Daily
Book-ins
5694
6720
6223
5528
1353
1660
1387
1356
2349
2793
2536
2294
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
** Above figures include those inmates who were outsourced to other jail facilities.
OTHER
UNION CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
SANDY SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT
ROSWELL POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
FULTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
FULTON COUNTY MARSHALL DEPARTMENT
EAST POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT
ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
ALPHARETTA POLICE DEPARTMENT
5334
924
1156
1562
607
11,345
2853
1516
1086
1480
5334
11,190
1045
0 200040006000800010000
12000
ARREST BY AGENCIES
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Population and Staffing
The federally mandated population cap
at the jail is 2500 inmates
n In 2013 the maximum classification cap
was 2260.
n T
here are more than 581 sworn staff
members working at the Fulton County Jail.
The Fulton County Jail is the hub of a detention
network that includes:
n M
ain Jail: 901 Rice Street, N.W.
n N
orth Fulton County Detention Center
in Alpharetta
n S outh Fulton County Jail Annex in Union City
Inmates are outsourced to other facilities to
alleviate overcrowding.
n H
all County
n U
nion City
146
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SECURITY UNIT:
The following are annual totals for the Security Unit:
Activity
Annual Total
Code Red Drills
40
New Employee Orientation
21
Jail Identification Cards Issued
430
Fire Door Inspections
186
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Self-Contained Breathing
Apparatus Inspections
2,018
688
New jail locks to replace faulty or inadequate
equipment as required by the Federal Consent
Decree. The prototypes have prevented inmates
from compromising the cell door locks.
L.E.A.D. Atlanta with FCSO Bus
2013 Leadership Atlanta class members talk
with inmates at Fulton County Jail during tour
of the facility
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L AW E N F O R C E M E N T D I V I S I O N
L AW E N F O R C E M E N T O P E R A T I O N S D I V I S I O N
The Law Enforcement Operations Division encompasses the Warrant Service, Special Operations, and the Investigative
Sections. This branch of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is responsible for service of legal processes, locating fugitives
from justice, coordinating National Crime Infomation Center (NCIC) / Georgia Crime Information Center (GCIC)
communications, conducting statistical analysis of legal process and warrant tracking, managing all law enforcementrelated special teams, and assisting other agencies within Fulton County with our resources as necessary.
WA R R A N T S E RV I C E
S P E C I A L O P E R AT I O N S
• Transfer Section
• Administrative Section
• Operations Section
• Fleet Unit
• Special Weapons And
Tactics Team (SWAT)/
Crisis Negotiations
• Bomb/K-9 Unit
• Protective Measures Unit
• Honor Guard
• Investigative Section
• Fugitive Unit
• Intelligence Unit
Indicators
Totals
2013 Law Enforcement Division Warrant/
Service Section Performance Indicators
 Totals
Civil Papers Received
22,156
Executed
939
Civil Papers Served
14,950
Bad Address
4,431
Criminal Warrants Received
10,200
Criminal Warrants Cleared
939
Criminal Warrants Arrests Made
939
Juvenile Papers Received
4,682
Juvenile Papers Served/Cleared
2,258
Criminal Warrants
Civil Papers
Executed
10,486
Bad Address
8,897
Traffic Stops
555
Traffic Citations Issued
257
Stops
Traffic-Stop Arrests
29
Citations
Issued
Warnings
Issued
Warrant Confirmation Requests
5,525
Criminal History Requests Conducted
3,408
Sex Offender Registry Records Maintained
453
Traffic Actions
Arrests
555
257
230
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CANINE (K-9) UNIT
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit consists of professional handlers and
canines highly trained to perform services in support of law enforcement activities in
the community. The K-9 teams must excel in the performance of rigourous training
exercises throughout the year to stay sharp and maintain mandatory certifications.
The deputies in this unit are on call and prepared to respond to incidents around
the clock. The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit is available to assist other law enforcement
agencies in Fulton County and neighboring communities as needed. The deputies
must undergo a stringent selection process to be a part of this unit by possessing
intelligence, assertiveness, knowledge of law, along with other traits including
compassion for the animals for which they are responsible.
K-9 Marco was paired with Sergeant Corey Henry in 2009. Marco was trained to
serve as an All Patrol K-9 which involves detecting illegal drugs, tracking suspects
and finding missing persons. Sergeant Henry has received numerous awards and
commendations for his service with K-9 Marco. Marco was the first All Patrol K-9 to
serve the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Marco
K-9 PERFORMANCE
I N D I C ATO R S 2 0 1 3
Building Searches
3
Narcotic Searches
31
Tracking
22
Traffic Stops
167
Apprehensions
Citations Issued
6
120
Warnings Issued
47
Outside Agency Requests
40
Training (in hours)
448
Bomb Call Outs
14
Investigative Searches
4
Safety Searches
16
Stadium Searches
0
Search Warrants
0
Educational Demos
5
Outside Agency Requests
10
Training (in hours)
166
Sheriff Ted Jackson reads the
oath of office to
new canines and handlers
In 2013, the K-9 unit added two new handlers (Deputy Jacqueline Underwood and Deputy Adam Gardner) and two Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Canines (Duke and Zoom).
K-9 Handler Deputy Adam Gardner and Zoom
K-9 Handler Deputy Jacqueline Underwood and Duke
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L AW E N F O R C E M E N T D I V I S I O N
P ROT E C T I V E M E A S U R E S U N I T
The Protective Measures Unit coordinates the protection of dignitaries, judicial officials, witnesses, visiting local and
world leaders as designated by Sheriff Jackson. These special details may also involve providing security for special
events.
G.C.I.C. SECTION
The G.C.I.C. Section continues to provide the Sheriff’s Office with the vital Security and Integrity and G.C.I.C.
Certification and Recertification training as required by law. In addition the staff has acquired two new Record
and Document Supervisors to help with management of the work site in preparation of yearly audit. In the area of
training we continue and will continue to send staff to G.C.I.C. training to better improve our operation.
S.W.A.T. U N I T
S.W.A.T. is an acronym for Special Weapons And Tactics. The S.W.A.T. Unit members utilize special weapons and tactics
to achieve a variety of law enforcement goals such as suspect apprehension, assistance to neighboring agencies,
special escorts of high risk inmates, and other objectives as directed by Sheriff Jackson.
F U G I T I V E / TA S K F O R C E / I N V E S T I G AT I O N S U N I T
The Unit is still working hard and accomplishing good work in the area of arrest of wanted persons and fugitives. They
also provide invaluable training to Law Enforcement Personnel in the area of search and apprehension techniques
used by the U.S. Marshal Service. In the middle of the year, we added one deputy to the FBI Cyber-Crimes Task Force.
The Investigative Unit continues to work with other law enforcement agencies and has been very instrumental in
helping the United States Secret Service in several arrests. Our HIDTA Task Force/Joint Terrorism Task Force members
continue to work in protecting the community thru collaborative efforts.
C R I S I S N E G OT I AT I O N U N I T
The Crisis Negotiation Unit consists of specially trained deputies who are adept at de-escalating volatile situations
through the use of skilled negotiation with suspects to achieve peaceful resolutions. It is critical for this unit to
maintain communications with barricaded suspects, hostage takers, persons intending to harm others including
themselves, and other individuals during a crisis.
F RO N T O F F I C E / S E X O F F E N D E R S E C T I O N
The Sex Offender Section which deals with the registering and monitoring of offenders living in Fulton County was
able to expand its Offender Watch Systems functionality during the 2013 year by providing more information to
Fulton County citizens. In addition, we have worked with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshal
Service and other Law Enforcement agencies in Fulton County by providing them with limited access into the system
to better inform them of the offenders within their Fulton County jurisdictions. So far, the response has been
positive and the monitoring of 1300 sex offenders is
improving. The staff in this area believes in training
and has attended two major conferences (The
Offender Watch Conference and the Sex Offender
Register Training) during 2013 which provided
emphasis for new ways of performing the job, along
with ways of improving communication about sex
offenders among Law Enforcement agencies.
BOMB UNIT
The Bomb Unit was established in 1996, in preparation
for the Summer Olympics. The unit responds to bomb
threats or reports of suspicious packages occurring
within the agency’s facilities and/or jurisdiction.
Bomb Unit members often work in conjunction with
other public safety agencies with the common goal of
protecting the public.
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B O N D I N G A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
The Bonding/Civil Process Section has continued its initiative in the usage of the Odyssey Record Management System in
the managing of Bonds and the tracking of Civil Process documents. At the current time we have begun to move from
our old Sheriff03 tracking method to the Odyssey system. In addition, the Bond Administrator attended the Georgia
Sheriff’s Association training for Civil Process Legal updates in Georgia which benefits staff knowledge in process serving
in Georgia. In 2013, the Sheriff’s Office approved two new companies to write bonds in Fulton County.
n Licensing, monitoring, investigating contracted bonding companies
n On-call after-hours for the Jail and other municipalities so as to approve bonds in excess of $25,000
n Collection of FiFas
n Registering and monitoring activities of Bail Recovery
Agents in the County
nInvestigating and licensing of non-profit tax-exempt
organizations wishing to operate raffles in the County
BONDING PERFORMANCE
I N D I C ATO R S 2 0 1 3
n Recording and filing property bond liens, as well as
assisting general public in releasing said liens
BONDING
S U M M A RY 2 0 1 3
Cash Bonds Refunds Processed
760
Total Cash Bonds Refunds
$1,992,515.75
Fieri Facias Received
141
Total Fieri Facias Payments
$374,114.88
Fieri Facias Executed
122
Total Fieri Facias Set Aside
$202,981.34
Property Bonds Processed
63
Total Fieri Facias Cleared
$277,481.31
Property Liens Released
85
Bonding Company
Applications
147
Raffle Applications Processed
135
Signature Bonds
Received/Processed
92
Deposited to the General Fund
$704,556.88
Total Fees Collected from
Fieri Facias and Applications
$33,461.50
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F U LT O N C O U N T Y S H E R I F F ’ S O F F I C E S T A F F
SHERIFF THEODORE “TED” JACKSON
CHIEF DEPUTY
JIMMY CARTER
COLONEL
JIMMY BUTTS
ADMINISTRATION
COLONEL
MARK ADGER
CHIEF JAILER
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LT. COLONEL
PETER ANDRESEN
LAW ENFORCEMENT
LT. COLONEL
REGINALD TURNER
JAIL
MAJOR
CHARLENE HEARD
LAW ENFORCEMENT
MAJOR
KIRT BEASLEY
JAIL
LT. COLONEL
LEIGHTON GRAHAM
COURT SERVICES
LT. COLONEL
THADDEUS LEE
JAIL
MAJOR
MARIA McKEE
COURT SERVICES
MAJOR
RUEBEN WINGFIELD
JAIL
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REMEMBER THE FALLEN
The Law Enforcement Officer’s Prayer
O Almighty God
Whose great power and eternal wisdom
embraces the universe.
Watch over all the police officers and
law enforcement officers.
Protect them from harm
in the performance of their duty
to stop crime, robberies, riots and violence.
We pray, help them keep our streets and
homes safe day and night.
We recommend them to your loving care
because their duty is dangerous.
Grant them your unending strength and
courage in their daily assignments.
Dear God, protect these brave men and
women and grant them your almighty protection.
Unite them safely with their families after duty ends
For these men and women truly walk the “Thin Blue Line”.
Amen
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners issued a special
proclamation to recognize the sacrifices made by public safety
employees listing firemen and law enforcement officers killed in the
line of duty in the service of Fulton County citizens. The commissioners
expressed their thanks to public safety personnel and their families. Sheriff Ted Jackson with Chief of Police Cassandra Jones
and Marshal Antonio Johnson.
– Remember The Fallen –
These brave men made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Fulton County. Some worked for
other agencies later absorbed into what is now known as the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
We honor the fallen and support their families.
Deputy Sheriff Verner J. Yarborough
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Monday, July 25, 1921
Cause: Gunfire
Special Officer Adda J. Webb
Milton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Friday, Nov. 7, 1924
Cause: Gunfire
Sheriff G.E. Jenkins
Campbell County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Saturday, Feb. 14, 1925
Cause: Vehicle Pursuit
Sheriff Thomas W. Camp
Campbell County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Friday, April 3, 1931
Cause: Gunfire
Deputy Sheriff Henry Eugene Privett
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 11, 1962
Cause: Gunfire
Deputy Sheriff Robert Willard Watson
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Saturday, Dec. 31, 1966
Cause: Automobile Accident
Deputy Sheriff Ricky Leon Kinchen
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Friday, March 17, 2000
Cause: Gunfire
Sergeant Hoyt Keith Teasley
Fulton County Sheriff’s Department
End of Watch: Friday, March 11, 2005
Cause: Gunfire
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