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May8, 2015
For Immediate Release
Simultaneously with the release of this statement, the Sheriff is releasing the personnel files and
termination letters of the first nine individuals named above. As both the Internal Affairs and GBI
reports are currently in the hands of the District Attorney for her independent review to take action as
she deems appropriate, the Sheriff is not releasing those reports.
The Sheriff instructed the County Attorney to initiate legal proceedings last Monday in Chatham County
Superior Court to determine if the Internal Affairs files are subject to release during the ongoing criminal
investigation. The Sheriff will abide by the decision rendered by Superior Court. Until such time as the
Court rules or such time as the District Attorney concludes the ongoing criminal investigation, the Sheriff
will not release any additional information.
Also, as announced on Wednesday, the Sheriff has instituted policy changes as a result of these parallel
investigations. Those changes include:
New booking procedures to ensure immediate notification to onsite medical
personnel when a person with medication arrives for the booking process.
New security procedures with the jail to audit the use of Taser devices and reconcile
such use with standard documentation and current Use of Force policies.
The Cell Extraction and Removal Team (CERT) will be reviewed and have a renewed
focus of discipline and use of non-lethal force.
All questions regarding any potential criminal prosecution should be directed to the District Attorney