Sheriff Keybo Taylor is responsible for law enforcement on a county level, ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed. He oversees operations of the Gwinnett County Jail and is the Chief Executive for the Gwinnett County courts. In 2021, Sheriff Taylor implemented and expanded the following initiatives to restore community partnerships and enhance collaborative efforts in Gwinnett County to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all.

Community Outreach

To enforce community engagement initiatives, the Community Outreach Section was created to advance economic opportunity, form partnerships, and establish a framework for sustainable growth and development. Community Outreach is committed to establishing positive relationships in a non-enforcement capacity. They have organized a series of events, including the annual Back to School Bash and Thanksgiving Food Giveaway, distributing thousands of backpacks and pounds of food each year.

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Community Outreach Section: GCSOCommunityOutreach@GwinnettCounty.com

Mental Health Task Force

The mission of the Mental Health Task Force Unit is to advocate, educate, and enforce the shift of mentally ill persons out of the criminal justice system and into the proper care facilities. The Mental Health Task Force works to actively reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and act as an instrument of advocacy to stem the decades-long migration of the mentally ill into the criminal justice system. The unit focuses on intervening and de-escalating encounters with mentally ill individuals experiencing a crisis.

TRACE and Gang Units

The Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) and Gang Units are responsible for investigations involving organized crime, violations of narcotics and controlled substances laws, vice crimes, and gang activities. They partner with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies including the FBI, DEA, GBI, county police, and local municipalities.

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888.373.7888 | HumanTraffickingHotline.org

Gwinnett Re-Entry Intervention Program (GRIP)

The Gwinnett Re-Entry Intervention Program (GRIP) offers incentivized programs with access to rehabilitation, educational, vocational, and occupational skills. The program provides opportunities for restoration, recovery, and preparation for successful re-entry into society.

Individuals who meet inmate qualification standards receive in-custody training in the following areas:

• Commercial & Residential Cleaning
• Gardening & Pest Management
• Kitchen & Food Safety Preparation
• Landscape & Grounds Maintenance
• Laundry Services

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office GRIP Program: GCSOGrip@GwinnettCounty.com