Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Visitors may voluntarily provide information through contact forms, tip submissions, employment applications, speaker requests, public records requests, or other online services.

Information collected may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Information voluntarily submitted through online forms
• Employment-related application information

Automatically Collected Information

Like many websites, certain information may be collected automatically through standard website technologies. This may include:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Date and time of website access
• Pages viewed
• Referring websites

This information is used to improve website performance, security, functionality, and user experience.

How Information Is Used

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Process submitted forms and applications
• Provide requested services
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Support law enforcement and public safety operations
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

Public Records

Information submitted to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office may become a public record subject to disclosure under applicable federal, state, or local laws, including the Georgia Open Records Act, unless otherwise protected by law.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party websites or utilize third-party services, including inmate information systems, recruitment platforms, online payment providers, video visitation systems, and other services.

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of those services separately.

Cookies and Analytics

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, measure website usage, and enhance the user experience.

Visitors may adjust browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are implemented to protect information maintained by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

This website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If information is believed to have been submitted by a child, efforts will be made to address the matter appropriately.

Changes to This Policy

The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective when posted to this website.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:

DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
4415 Memorial Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30032

Phone: (404) 298-8111