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The Community Outreach Section

MISSION STATEMENT

The Community Outreach Section connects the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office with the community through innovative and collaborative programs and services.

VISION STATEMENT

The Community Outreach Section of Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office aspires to meet the diverse needs of our community and inmates. The Community Outreach Section initiatives are aimed at making Gwinnett County a safer, stronger, and more united community.  Community Outreach is committed and designed to close the gap between the community and law enforcement by establishing positive relationships in a non-enforcement capacity. This section also provides numerous programs aimed at preparing inmates for the responsibilities of life outside the correctional facility. The Community Outreach section encourages change in the inmate's lifestyle in an effort to promote self-awareness, elevate morale, stimulate intellect, and prevent recidivism.

GCSOCommunityOutreach@gwinnettcounty.com

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Community Affairs Unit

The Community Affairs Unit is the liaison unit between the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office and the community. This unit attends various community events to close the gap between the community and law enforcement by establishing positive relationships in a non-enforcement capacity, promote peace and protect lives, and educate our Gwinnett County residents about crime prevention.

Community Outreach Programs

  • Gwinnett Re-Entry Intervention Program (GRIP)
  • Fresh Start Garden Program
  • Second Chance Program
  • Chaplain Program
  • Beat the Heat Program
  • Explorers Post 699 Program
  • Honor Guard

Gwinnett Re-Entry Intervention Program (GRIP)

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the United Way of Greater Atlanta and formed the Gwinnett Re-entry Intervention Program (GRIP). This program strives to reduce recidivism by pairing individuals exiting incarceration with community resources to assist them in becoming self-sufficient. GRIP provides them access to resources such as shelter, drug treatment, job skills training, mental health treatment, employment, and housing. Currently, GRIP offers therapeutic programs to the Veterans Unit (The Barracks), Restoration & Recovery, Second Chance Program, and Fresh Start Garden.  Equally important, GRIP’s primary objective is to provide assistance to inmates while they are incarcerated and help prepare them to make the transition from the jail to the community. The Intervention Services Section is made up of the staff and programs assigned to take place outside of the jail. The primary focus of the Intervention Services Section is to keep individuals from coming to jail or being re-arrested.

For additional information:
Contact:  770.619.6900 | gcsogrip@gwinnettcounty.com

Fresh Start Garden Program

The Fresh Start Garden was developed as a therapeutic community which focuses on accountability and growth through teamwork and cooperation. This program provide inmates a chance to gain hands-on landscaping experience and knowledge in the horticulture and gardening fields. Inmates also learn valuable life skills, including responsibility, discipline, mindfulness, and how to effectively work in a group setting.

For additional information:
Contact: GCSOFreshStartGarden@gwinnettcounty.com

Second Chance Program

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office partnered with the Society of Humane Friends of Georgia and formed the Second Chance Program. Male inmates are given the opportunity to provide foster care and obedience training to the homeless dogs of Gwinnett County. Animal professionals visit the Gwinnett County Jail weekly to teach inmates how to train and care for the dogs. Furthermore, Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is thankful for the overwhelming support shown by the community for adopting our rescued dogs.

For additional information:

Contact: GCSOjaildogs@gwinnettcounty.com

 

Chaplain Program

The Chaplain Program creates a partnership with community leaders to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of the employees, their families, and the members of the community.

For additional information:
Contact: Algernon.Booker@gwinnettcounty.com

Beat the Heat Program

The Beat the Heat Program focuses on teaching young drivers about the dangers of street racing and alcohol and drug influenced driving. 

For additional information:

Contact:GCSOBeatTheHeat@gwinnettcounty.com

Explorers Post 699 Program

The Explorers Post 699 Program was developed to educate and involve youth in law enforcement operations, to interest them in possible law enforcement careers and to build mutual understanding. The educational aspect provides knowledge of the law enforcement function in one's community, whether one enters the career of law enforcement or not.

For additional information:
Contact: Adrien.Filer@gwinnettcounty.com

Honor Guard

The Honor Guard provides funeral honors for our fallen comrades. They also serve as ceremonial guards by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions, parades, academy graduations, and other official functions.

"Honoris Exspectat Digni” ~ Honor Awaits the Worthy

For additional information:

Contact:GCSOHonorGuard@gwinnettcounty.com

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