DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Operations Division
The Operations Division serves as the backbone of the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office law enforcement and public safety mission. Through detention operations, field services, court security, administrative support, and volunteer service programs, the division provides the personnel, leadership, and resources necessary to protect the public and support the administration of justice throughout DeKalb County.
About the Operations Division
The Operations Division encompasses multiple specialized units that work together to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of Sheriff's Office operations. Each component of the division plays a critical role in law enforcement, detention management, court security, rehabilitation services, and community engagement.
Through collaboration, training, accountability, and professional service, the Operations Division supports the Sheriff's Office commitment to public safety while building strong partnerships throughout the community.
Jail Operations
Responsible for inmate housing, classification, intake and release processing, healthcare coordination, rehabilitation programs, and facility security for Georgia's largest adult pre-trial detention facility.
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Oversees warrant execution, investigations, public safety operations, fugitive apprehension efforts, and direct law enforcement services throughout DeKalb County.
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Provides courtroom security, inmate transportation, courthouse protection, civil process services, and judicial support functions that help ensure the fair administration of justice.
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Volunteer law enforcement professionals who support agency operations, community service supervision, outreach programs, and special assignments throughout the county.
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Provides leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, personnel administration, training oversight, accreditation support, and organizational development.
Unified Through Service
While each operational unit serves a unique purpose, all divisions work together to support the Sheriff's Office mission of protecting life and property, maintaining public peace, supporting the courts, and promoting safer communities throughout DeKalb County.
“Through collaboration, training, leadership, and professionalism, the Operations Division upholds the highest standards of law enforcement and public service for the citizens of DeKalb County.”