Crime & Safety

Sheriff's Office Reminds Citizens of Reporting Procedures

Announcing the procedures for commendations or allegations of misconduct is done each year by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office.

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Canton, GA -- Sheriff Roger Garrison is once again announcing the agency’s reporting procedures regarding commendations or allegations of misconduct by employees of the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.

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This announcement is done each year “to maintain integrity and ensure the public’s trust in the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office,” the agency said Friday.

Any citizen wanting to report incidents of misconduct by deputies or commend an employee of the sheriff’s office for exceptional job performance is urged to do so.

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Incidents of misconduct include inappropriate language or gestures, threats, harassment and/or illegal activity. Corrective measures include verbal counseling, written reprimands, remedial training, suspension and termination.

Complaints or commendations should be reported to the employee’s supervisor or one of the following personnel:

Lt. Billy Sims
Office of Professional Standards
498 Chattin Drive
Canton, Ga 30115
678-493-4116

Major Buster Cushing
Commander of Field Operations
498 Chattin Drive
Canton, Ga 30115
678-493-4112

Major Bill Smith
Commander of Jail Operations
498 Chattin Drive
Canton, Ga 30115
678-493-4150

Major Dana Martin
Commander Headquarter Operations
498 Chattin Drive
Canton, Ga 30115
678-493-4134

Captain Tommy Pinyan
Commander of Criminal Investigations
498 Chattin Drive
Canton, Ga. 30115
678-493-4066.

Captain John New
Eastside Commander
7675 Vaughn Road
Canton, GA 30315
770-479-4555

Captain Joe Satterfield
Westside Commander
9081 Fincher Rd.
Waleska, Ga. 30183

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