Organization

As members of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office, we strive to set a standard of excellence for others to follow. In keeping with this goal, we have developed a mission statement that reflects the fundamental principles of the organization:  

Serve and protect through dedication, professionalism, active cooperation with the community and respect for human dignity. The jail will support that mission by providing a safe and humane environment for inmates that will protect the public and staff through modern detention techniques and training in the principles of direct supervision.

Goals of the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office

• Provide services that assist victims of domestic violence and contribute to the preservation of life, the protection of property, and the safety of the community
• Maintain individual professionalism through comprehensive training and establishment of  policies, programs,  and procedures
• Adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards of individual and organizational conduct
• Create a professional working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of all employees
• Provide for the safe and humane treatment of inmates and those awaiting legal adjudication
• Establish an environment of active cooperation with the community and respect for human dignity