Since the creation of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association in 1957, the state of Georgia has stood at the forefront on matters relating to the professionalism of the Office of Sheriff. 

In fact, Georgia was one of the first states to mandate qualifications for those seeking the office of sheriff, the first state to mandate in-service training, and the first state to conduct specialized training for newly elected sheriffs.  The Association actively supported and introduced legislation for the investigation and removal of a sheriff.

The Association is a constant voice in the Georgia General Assembly for stronger sentencing of the criminal element in our society.  We supported legislation and passed the add-on fines and forfeiture law whereby the criminals pay for the training and education of our law enforcement community throughout Georgia. 

The Association conducts three Sheriffs’ training conferences annually.  In addition to training for the sheriffs, the Association offers training for sheriffs’ deputies and administrative staff personnel and sheriffs’ chaplains.

The Sheriffs of Georgia are also very proud to be the sponsoring organization for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes, Inc.  The Youth Homes provide year-round, full-time residential care for over 100 of Georgia’s dependent, abused, abandoned and neglected children. There are currently five campuses located in Hahira, Dalton, LaGrange, Swainsboro and Chatsworth, Georgia.

The Association pledges that it will continue to support efforts to promote and improve law enforcement and public safety in the state of Georgia.

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