FROM THE DESK OF THE SHERIFF – Crime Suppression Unit

FROM THE DESK OF THE SHERIFF

On June 1, 2019 the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office created a new unit for the purpose of proactive
crime suppression with an emphasis on violent felons, drug activity, and high priority warrants.
The Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) targets specific areas of the county where statistics and citizen
complaints show a higher level of criminal activity. This unit was created to support the Uniform
Patrol Division while they answer calls for service from the community.

The creation of this unit has benefited the community greatly in its efforts to proactively target
Gilmer County’s worst offenders. The Crime Suppression Unit, in conjunction with the Criminal
Investigations Division and the Uniform Patrol Division, has worked together to solve many cases.
I am pleased to offer the following stats generated by the Crime Suppression Unit over the past
seven months: CSU has seized five pounds of meth on combined cases and has given information
to other jurisdictions that resulted in an additional nine pounds of meth being seized. They have
seized $11,000 in currency, recovered three stolen vehicles, seized 35 weapons and made and/or
assisted in 58 arrests, most of which were felony offenders.

I would like to encourage the community to contact the Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office Criminal
Investigations Division to report any activity in their area they feel is suspicious. To speak with a
CSU member call 706-635-4646 or dial 911 if you have an emergency.