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Monday, May 06, 2013  Two Dougherty County Law officers were able to attend the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association 2013 Command Staff Training Conference after a grant helped make the event possible and remove budget barriers.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Updated with video; Officials with the Dougherty County Sheriff's Department are reminding firearm owners to take precaution to make sure their devices are secure in the home.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Some interesting numbers coming out of the Dougherty County Finance Committee meeting Monday.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Updated with video; Local law enforcement laced up their running shoes this afternoon for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, an event known across the world for its contribution to the Special Olympics.

Tuesday, May 08, 2012  Updated with video; Unfortunately, Dougherty County employees may have to take nine furlough days in the next fiscal year.

Sunday, May 06, 2012  Local law enforcement participated in "Cops on Doughnut Shops" to raise money for the Georgia Special Olympics.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Updated with video; Many people were surprised at how many sex offenders live in Dougherty County-over 300.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is managing to do more with less, thanks to the economy.

Monday, February 06, 2012  Updated with video; The Georgia Sheriffs' Association met with legislators in Atlanta to discuss Gov. Deal's reform plan for jails and the criminal justice system.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Updated with video; If you've ever wanted to know how law enforcement communicates with non-English speaking inmates, that's the topic of our Facebook story of the day.

Monday, November 21, 2011 

Tuesday, November 15, 2011  Updated with video; Drug abuse classes get renews for DOCO jail inmates.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011  The Dougherty County Jail is requesting room in the budget for an automated phone system that will help improve efficiency.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Updated with video; The Dougherty County Jail provides certification classes for potential jail employees, some lessons providing realistic, hands-on challenges.

Friday, August 26, 2011  Updated with video; The number of gang inmates and overcrowding are not the only concerns at the jail, but also how the gang inmates are classified and where to place them.