Once again it is that time of the year when our children return to school. School is back in session for most of us during the next couple of weeks and that means that the area around our schools will be more traffic-congested and dangerous. Please consider these safety tips to help keep our children [...]

In last month’s article I spoke on the various ways that the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office is involved in assisting you in protecting your property. Today I want to share some important tips for you to implement which in turn will make your home safer and less of a target for criminals.

It seems that every day lately people are asking me about the rash of burglaries and thefts that we are experiencing in Dougherty County. Most individuals want to know what law enforcement personnel are doing to address this increase in property crime. As your sheriff, I want you to know that this situation is of [...]

As sheriff, I am often asked questions about the sex offender registry process. I know that this is of great concern to many of you and I hope this article will both enlighten you and increase your confidence that we are doing what needs to be done to make this community safe. Individuals who are [...]

Watch Groups (Part 1) With the recent rash of home invasions and burglaries, are you worried about crime in your neighborhood? You are not alone. More than likely, your next door neighbor is probably as concerned as you are. Crime destroys neighborhoods and can shatter lives. Crime can also cause a climate of fear and [...]