Chief Deputy Joseph E. McDonald
jmcdonald@pickensgasheriff.com
706-253-8928
Chief Deputy J.E. McDonald has been a 15 year resident of Pickens County and a 20 year veteran in Law Enforcement. Chief McDonald served the citizens of Cherokee County for over 20 years. Of this time, Chief McDonald served in the Uniform Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, and served as an Administrator in the Adult Detention Center. Throughout his career, Chief McDonald has been trained in a variety of specific skills including Crime Scene Technician, Criminal Investigations, Homicide Investigations, Crime Scene Photography, Blood Spatter Examination, as well as numerous Management and Executive Training courses.


