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.

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   The Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy (CLEA) is a program provided by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and spearheaded by the Crime Prevention Unit, which is under the command of Sgt. Allan Frampton. The purpose of CLEA is to provide citizens with a better understanding of how their Sheriff's Office functions as well as give them tools they can use to spot and report crime. The Citizens’ Law Enforcement Academy is a free 9 week course that meets from 7 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on consecutive Mondays. The Academy is open to all Forsyth County residents, employees, and business owners. Click here to visit the CLEA page and download an application.

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