Burke County Sheriff
About Your Sheriff's Office
The Burke County Sheriff's Office is a diverse organization of professional men and women dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the people they serve on a daily basis.
The Sheriff's Office is the principal law enforcement agency of Burke County, GA, providing service to more than 23,000 residents and hundreds of people who work here every day. The men and women of the Sheriff's Office patrol Georgia's second largest county 24 hours a day seven days a week.
It is the goal of the Sheriff's Office to establish close relationships with the community through Community Policing programs and the deputies who staff them. From educating children in schools about the dangers of using illegal drugs and the importance of making right choices and staying safe through the C.H.A.M.P.S. Program (Choosing Healthy Activities and Methods Promoting Safety), we will also aim to provide driver safety education, coordinate neighborhood watch associations and speak at business luncheons, schools and community town hall meetings. We work diligently to make our communities safe and to provide a friendly environment for the people we serve.
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Get Involved in Keeping Our County Safe
Confidential Crime Tip
You may have information that will help the Burke County Sheriff solve a crime, save a person's life or simply make our county a safer and more enjoyable place to live. Get involved. Take the time to fill out and submit this form so we can address the problems in your area.
Confidential Drug Tip
If your neighborhood is experiencing drug activity, you can provide us with a variety of information. Use our confidential drug tip form to provide us or call 762-225-6346, with the description of drug dealers, the location of drug activity, and any suspicious vehicles.
Missing Persons
Every missing person is somebody's child. Families are suffering every day because their loved ones are missing. If you can help, please do.
Sex Offender Registry
Our office is pleased to provide OffenderWatch® for residents of Burke County. OffenderWatch® is the nation's leading registered sex offender management and community notification tool with hundreds of leading agencies in dozens of states utilizing it. We use OffenderWatch® to manage and monitor the whereabouts, conduct and compliance status of the registered offenders in Burke County.
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT
We believe strongly in giving back to the community. One of the hallmarks of this administration is service to the community, from an annual Easter egg hunt to a day with the sheriff to Stuff the Bus to building a new home for a local family in need. The Burke County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to community involvement.
SOME OF OUR CURRENT AND PAST COMMUNITY PROJECTS
One of the most endearing images of American policing is the traditional foot patrol officer walking a beat and twirling a nightstick. The image is powerful because it represents an era in policing when police officers were the fabric of the community they served.
While it may not be common to see Burke County deputies walking traditional beats, building strong relationships with the community remains an important part of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office mission. This central component of law enforcement often extends far beyond responding to calls for service. Deputies and staff work throughout the community to educate children about the dangers of illegal drugs through the Choosing Healthy Activities and Promoting Safety (C.H.A.M.P.S.) program, provide driver safety education, support neighborhood watch efforts, and participate in business luncheons, schools, community events, and town hall meetings. These efforts help create safer communities while strengthening relationships between the Sheriff’s Office and the people we serve.
Community engagement begins with our youth. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office works closely with the Board of Education and local schools to promote campus safety, mentorship, education, and positive interactions between students and law enforcement. The agency also supports programs and initiatives designed to serve individuals throughout the community, including outreach and ministry efforts within the detention center.
Over the years, the Sheriff’s Office has developed and supported numerous programs focused on public safety, crime prevention, education, and community involvement. These efforts have included community relations and crime prevention initiatives, the Citizens Academy, Citizens on Patrol, specialized resources for natural disasters and emergency response, honorary and reserve deputy programs, and youth-focused programs such as Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.).
The Sheriff’s Office also works with neighborhoods, residents, businesses, and financial institutions to share information, identify crime trends, promote prevention strategies, and address issues such as identity theft and financial fraud. The agency continues to utilize its website, social media platforms, technology, and other communication tools to provide timely information and maintain an open line of communication with the community.
Public safety requires cooperation across many organizations. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office works alongside local schools, prosecutors, courts, the Department of Juvenile Justice, Georgia State Patrol, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, probation and parole agencies, emergency services, and other local, state, and federal partners. Building these professional relationships before a crisis occurs helps ensure agencies are prepared to work together effectively when the community needs them most.
Citizen Complaint/Commendation Form - (Fillable, Printable / PDF Version)
deputies in the community
This program introduces deputies at events in various communities where residents come out to enjoy fun, food, music, and games while meeting the deputies and the agency's K-9.
Stuff the Bus
In conjunction with the United Way of the CSRA, the Sheriff's Office and our community-minded deputies and staff collect school supplies for the less fortunate in Burke County.
Community Relations
The media commonly overlook this significant component of law enforcement. From educating children in schools about the danger of using illegal drugs through the Choosing Healthy Activities and Promoting Safety (C.H.A.M.P.S.) program to providing driver safety education, coordinating neighborhood watch associations, speaking at business luncheons, schools, and community town hall meetings. We work diligently to make our communities safe and to provide a friendly environment for the people we serve.
Shop with a Cop
The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is proud to host Shop with a Cop, a special program that brings holiday cheer to local children and families in need. Deputies spend the day shopping alongside kids, helping them pick out gifts, clothing, and essentials while building positive connections in the community. This event is about more than just presents—it’s about creating memories, spreading joy, and showing our young citizens that law enforcement is here to support them.
Easter Eggstravaganza
This annual event is a fantastic day of fun and fellowship for the sheriff's office, children, parents, and grandparents of Burke County, along with the Easter Bunny! Plans are already being made for the next Eggstravaganza.