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Putnam County
Sheriff's Office
Eatonton, Georgia
Howard R. Sills, Sheriff
Emergency 911 Non-Emergency 706.485.8557

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PATROL DIVISION

 

In addition to its "patrol" function, the Patrol Division performs many other tasks such as service of warrants and civil papers, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, and initial investigation of crimes.  One of the most time consuming and expensive duties performed by the Patrol Division is the transportation of mental patients, juveniles, and intrastate and interstate prisoners.

Patrol personnel are divided into four 12-hour shifts which run from 6 to 6. Deputy positions are balanced between the shifts based upon the needs of the community. Each shift has an "A" and "B" rotation supervised by a sergeant. 

 Two Putnam County Sheriff patrol vehicles on a traffic stop.Deputies on patrol on local roadways 
Deputies on patrol at local events
Deputies on patrol at local events
 
Putnam County Sheriff mobile command center with two officers in front.
 
This is the sheriff's mobile command center. It is a fully self contained 36 foot trailer equipped with a diesel generator, a host of radios, telephones and other communication devices along with a retractable 85 foot antennae mast. It is pulled by a four wheel drive one-ton crew cab truck. The mobile center has a conference room, four dispatch stations, a restroom, and a small sleeping quarters. The trailer was manufactured locally by Horton Homes, Inc.. The entire rig, truck, and trailer along with the equipment was purchased by Sheriff Sills at no cost to the taxpayers, utilizing assets seized from criminals.