The JeepFest is an annual event that is sponsored and operated by the Pickens Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Donnie Craig is an avid and active supporter of the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes and hosts this event as one of the major annual fund-raisers for the Youth Homes.

Please take a moment to visit the web site of the Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes and see what you can be a part of:www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org

The event is staffed by volunteers from law enforcement agencies and local Jeep Clubs from all over North Georgia ensuring a high-quality, safe and well organized event in a family-friendly environment.

To sign up or for more information visit the Sheriff’s JeepFest Website.

PIT class (Feb 2012) from Xstream Videos on Vimeo.

On February, 28th, 11 deputies from the Pickens Sheriff’s Office attended Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) training at Six Flags over Georgia. The course was provided by the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office.

The PIT maneuver is a method that can be utilized to end or prevent pursuits and protect the public.  The PIT maneuver is defined as a forced stop by a pursuing deputy where the side of a pursued vehicle is pushed by the deputy’s vehicle causing the suspect’s vehicle to rotate into a position where it can be blocked by law enforcement officers.

Sheriff Donnie Craig stated, “I am committed to the safety of our community and my deputies. Sending our men and women to training that gives them the tools to do this will remain a priority for our Sheriff’s Office.” Craig went on to say “I want to make sure that the Deputies of the Pickens Sheriff’s Office are the most capable and trained that they can be.”

In May, the Sheriff’s Office will be sending 11 additional deputies to be trained.

To view the latest Newsletter from the Pickens Sheriff’s Office, click below

Pickens Sheriff Recruitment video from Xstream Videos on Vimeo.

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Below are some of the ways that we stive to partner with all of our community.

Sheriff Donnie Craig is proud to introduce the S.T.O.P.P.E.D. (Sheriff Telling Our Parents and Promoting Educated Driver’s) program to our community. This is a parental notification system developed by the Pickens Sheriff’s Office that is designed to reduce the number of young drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents.

S.T.O.P.P.E.D. is designed for parents of teen drivers that are under the age of 18 and it is a voluntary program.

“Your teenager may borrow the car, but as parents we hold the key to their future.” Click Here To Sign Up and Find Out More

The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office Business Watch Program serves as an opportunity for our office to keep in touch with the Business Community and provide valuable information to assist them in avoiding becoming victims of crimes. Click Here for more Info

The Community Watch program exists to assist the local communites and neighborhoods throughout Pickens County. Though education, training and information sharing, our office hopes to enpower these communities to protect themselves against potential criminal acts.  Click Here for more Info