Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Official Website

Did you know many incidents can now be reported by telephone? If you would like to speak to a deputy about an incident that is not in progress you may do so by calling the appropriate precinct during normal business hours. Click Here for more information about completing an incident report via telephone.

Welcome to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is charged with the responsibility of serving and protecting our citizens and visitors. The Sheriff's Office enforces all laws and ordinances, protects life and property, preserves the peace, and strives to prevent crime and disorder. The ordinances of Forsyth County, the laws of the State of Georgia, and the Constitution of the United States of America guide us.

The men and women of the Sheriff's Office strive to set a standard of excellence for others to follow. Every member of the Sheriff's Office is committed to professionalism, integrity and honor. In keeping with these worthy objectives, we operate according to the dictates of our mission statement that reflects the fundamental principles of our organization and cornerstone of our law enforcement philosophy: "To serve and protect through dedication, professionalism, active cooperation with the community, and respect for human dignity."

It is with humility and honor that I have the pleasure of serving as your Sheriff. Please feel free to contact me if I can assist you in any way.

Sincerely,
Ted Paxton, Sheriff

Click here to view Sheriff Paxton's biography.
Click here to contact Sheriff Paxton.

Women’s Assault Prevention Class

Women’s Assault Prevention Class

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office will be providing instructors to a Women’s Assault Prevention Class being sponsored by Business 400 Inc., Lenny’s Sub Shop and held at the Lanier Technical College Conference Center.

The instruction will include such topics as Georgia law, what you can and cannot do to defend yourself, and advice on how to not act like a victim.

This event is free and open to women ages 18-70. Complimentary lunch will be provided. Please contact Ron Dinsmore at 770-851-7771 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for any questions and to RSVP prior to the May 30 registration deadline.

Ten Forsyth County Deputies Complete Police Cyclist Course

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TEN FORSYTH COUNTY DEPUTIES

COMPLETE POLICE CYCLIST COURSE

Ten more Forsyth County deputies have completed the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course and can now join about a dozen more officers in assisting in the patrolling of the county’s Big Creek Greenway, parks and shopping centers by bike.

According to Sheriff Ted Paxton, 10 deputies completed the course last week that was coordinated by the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Training Unit and held at the North Precinct. The 40-hour course provides bicycle officers with the skills they need to effectively serve their communities. The course is divided into 11 units: Bike Handling and Vehicular Cycling, Bike Fit, Group Riding, Hazard Recognition and Common Crashes, Obstacle Clearing and Riding Techniques, Patrol Procedures, Nighttime Patrol, Community Policing, Basic Maintenance, Legal Issues and Traffic Laws and Fitness and Nutrition. This demanding class involves over 20 hours of on-bike time to develop and improve riding skills.

“Ever since the Big Creek Greenway opened in Forsyth County, we have been utilizing our bike patrol. Prior to the class that was held last week, we had about a dozen officers that had completed the police cyclist course,” said Sheriff Paxton. “Our bike patrol deputies are cross-trained deputies who work full time in other Sheriff’s Office units such as Uniform Patrol, School Resource Officer and Mounted Patrol.”

Sheriff Paxton added that the bike patrol “puts deputies in direct contact with the citizens of Forsyth County and can be used in areas of the county that cannot typically be accessed by patrol cars, such as the Big Creek Greenway, the Avenue Forsyth, Forsyth County Parks, the Army Corps of Engineers Parks, and other congested areas.”

Completing the course last week were: Cpl. Kevin Mitchell, Deputy First Class Mark Seabolt, Deputy Sheriff Keven Boddy, Deputy First Class Bobby Francis, Deputy Sheriff Rodney Pirkle, Deputy First Class Victor Dankewich, Deputy First Class Ben Smith, Deputy First Class Tim Taylor, Deputy First Class Steven Honn and Deputy First Class Kevin Pittman.

We Need Your Help Finding These Fugitives!

Recognize one of these faces or remember something suspicious? We would like to hear from you.
Call the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 770-888-7308.

View the fugitive list