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1 TABLE OF CONTENTSMISSION STATEMENTThe Fulton County Sheriff s Office was created by the Georgia Constitution to:n Maintain the Fulton County Jail;n Provide services that are needed and directed by the Court Systems;n Provide support and educational services to the community as a method of preventing and reducing crime; andn Enforce Federal and State STATEMENTThe Fulton County Sheriff s Office was created by the Georgia Constitution to:n Maintain the Fulton County Jail;n Provide services that are needed and directed by the Court Systems;n Provide support and educational services to the community as a method of preventing and reducing crime; andn Enforce Federal and State s Message Page 2 Sheriff s Bio Page 4 Spotlight Page 5 Organizational Chart Page 6 Accomplishments Page 7 Administration Division Page 8 Internal Affairs Page 8 Human Resources Page 9 Training Page 10 Finance Page 12 Community Outreach Page 14 junior Deputy Program Citizen s Academy Chaplains Program Homeless Initiative National Night Out Fall Festival Pedestrian Bicycle Safety ProgramCourts Division Page 18 Honor Guard Reserve Branch Page 19 Jail Division Page 20 Administration Page 20 OperationsLaw Enforcement Division Page 24 Warrant Services Page 24 K-9 Unit Page 25 S WAT Page 26 Bonding Administration Page 27 Command Staff Page 28 Employee Recognition Page 30 Remember the Fallen Page 32On the Fulton County Sheriff s Office Honor Guard is proud to pay tribute to fallen law enforcement officers.

2 This photograph was taken on August 18, 2016 by Woody Marshall of The Telegraph newspaper in Macon, Georgia. It shows the FCSO Honor Guard at the funeral of Eastman Police Officer Tim Smith. It was published the following day by the Telegraph and was positioned right below the masthead of the paper and took up about a third of the front page. Shown left to right are Lieutenant Damien Butler, Sergeant Randell Lattimore, and Deputy Rashad Wheeler. A storm broke out at the graveside service and these deputies stood their ground at attention through the torrential downpour without flinching. This text was taken from a letter to Sheriff Ted Jackson by Putnam County Sheriff Howard Sills. The picture went viral online and was seen by millions of people around the a Law Enforcement Officer, my funda-mental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppres-sion or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Consti-tutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and 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 the welfare of others.

3 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 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 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.

4 I shall regulate my personal affairs which will not bring justified unfavorable criticism from my neighbors or CODE OF ETHICS other citizens or be 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 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 law MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF THEODORE JACKSON2 Theodore Jackson3 The Fulton County Jail participated in a groundbreaking documentary that involved 2 sets of volunteers who went undercover within the main facility and the South Annex where women are housed.

5 The highly acclaimed A&E Network series 60 Days In will premiere part 1 of the Fulton County study on March 2, 2017 and part 2 will air later in the year. The volunteers were innocent citizens from other parts of the country with a keen interest in learning more about the criminal justice system by experiencing life inside a jail environment. This was an incredible opportunity for the Sheriff s Office to get firsthand accounts of the strengths and deficiencies of the Jail system. Procedures have already been enhanced based upon the findings of this study. This Agency has worked with A&E previously as you may recall on the compelling program Beyond Scared Straight featuring the Youth Intervention Program. Arnold Shapiro Productions shot six episodes of the documentary series from 2012 to 2015 in Fulton County. Families worldwide have benefited from seeing what it is like to be a Fulton County Jail inmate through the eyes of these teens.

6 Reruns of the program can be seen on the Spike TV network, iTunes, and Outreach touched 54,000 people in 2016 The Community Outreach Section galvanized the FCSO to do more good works in 2016. The Section commander calculates the Agency has touched more than 54,000 citizens through educational services, media outreach, safety classes, and charitable programs. You can learn more about this section in the center of this book which symbolizes how Community Outreach is the heart of the agency. A new project for 2016 was the first annual Bicycle Safety Rodeo as part of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program which is grant-funded through the State of Georgia with federal dollars. The Bike Rodeo was a great extension which involved deputies and staff teaching safety techniques and conducting bike inspections. We were able to give away more than 30 bicycles. The project was a success. This will be on our annual calendar for years to come.

7 Two thousand seventeen promises to be an exciting year full of challenges and opportunities to serve. Thank you as always for your support. We invite you to interact with us on social media which is a living journal of our endeavors to serve you. The Court Services Division Commander supervises the Reserve Branch which is expanding. The Branch is comprised of certified deputies who volunteer their skills to assist in all four Divisions. There are 171 active reserve members who contributed almost 24,000 hours of service in 2016. The economic impact is more than $485,000 in savings to taxpayers based upon the costs of compensation for fulltime Deputy Sheriffs. Reserve deputies include 75 retirees whose experience benefits the Grant Awards In 2016, the Fulton County Sheriff s Office was awarded a $1 Million grant from the federal government to establish a Smart Reentry Program at the Fulton County Jail.

8 As you can imagine, there was fierce competition for this grant. The Fulton County Sheriff s Office is one of only four law enforcement agencies in the country to receive this opportunity. The Smart Reentry Program will provide comprehensive assistance for selected inmates who will soon leave the Fulton County Jail. This will create opportunities for them to have a fresh start as they resume their lives after incarceration. The goal is to make the inmates reentry into society a success as in leaving behind a life of crime, securing gainful employment, and having access to counseling. The mental health and wellness component is significant given the statistics of persons receiving treatment. In 2016, mental health professionals made 37,807 contacts with patients within the Fulton County Jail. The pharmacy on-site filled 11,081 prescriptions for psychotropic medications throughout the year. Mental health services are critical to any blueprint for reducing certain crimes.

9 Enforcing Laws Deputies in the Law Enforcement Division will soon have body cameras. A grant award will fund this endeavor. The cameras will be instrumental in keeping deputies safe during encounters with the public. Body cameras are already in use at the Fulton County Jail. Inmate behavior has improved since the cameras went into use. The Law Enforcement Division has a new 4-legged member, K-9 Diesel. Deputy Byron Thomas is paired with Diesel. They underwent extensive training together before being sworn in for the start of their official duties as a team. Diesel is a Belgium Malinois trained as a dual-purpose canine with skills in tracking, detecting illegal drugs, and finding mobile telephones. The latter is a new function being utilized within the Fulton County Jail system where inmates are not allowed to have cell phones. This young team is surpassing expectations. In 2016, we also saw the retirement of K-9 Zoom who served with distinction in the United States Marine Corps working in Explosive Ordnance Disposal before joining the FCSO Bomb Unit.

10 Growth and Best Practices The efforts to increase the workforce have been bolstered by active recruiting. The Background Investigation Unit and Human Resources staff are working together to bring onboard more sworn and civilian employees. In 2016, there were 134 new hires and 64 promotions. Congratulations to new staff and newly promoted members. The agency benefits greatly by increasing our numbers with qualified candidates and new leaders as we look to the future. Quality service and the highest standards have served the Sheriff s Office well especially as our Planning and Research team petitioned for reaccreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies, CALEA . The Agency voluntarily submits to this grueling evaluation to ensure staff members are utilizing the best practices to serve the citizens of Fulton County. The Planning and Research Section scrutinized hundreds of policies and files from all four Divisions before presenting the materials to assessors for inspection during an onsite visit.