Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office receives state re-certification

LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. — The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office recently received recognition by the Georgia Chiefs of Police for being a State Certified Sheriff’s Office.

This re-certification marks the 12th year of Lumpkin County being a certified agency. In order to remain in compliance the agency must maintain 367 standards and sub-standards.

Sheriff Stacy Jarrard recognized Lt. Alan Roach for his work in making sure the sheriff’s office stays in compliance with the state.

“Thank you to all the employees at the Sheriff’s Office,” Jarrard said. “It is because of your professionalism that we continue to set the standards high.”

Only 27 of Georgia’s 159 county sheriff’s offices have been awarded the certification.

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