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2019 Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce

Contents 4 Letter from Chief Hunton 6 Chief Hunton Bio 7 Cherokee County Commissioners and Of cials 8 Organizational Chart 9 Cherokee Marshal s Of ce 10 Code Enforcement 14 Animal Control Division 18 E 9 1 1 Communications 27 Animal Shelter 36 Emergency Management Agency 39 Cherokee Probation Services 41 Achievements Awards Annual Report 2019

C herokee County approximately 50 miles north of Atlanta with a County population over 250 000 has turned from a mostly rural county to a pleasant mix of farms residential living and a growing business center The Marshal s Of ce was created in 1991 by the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners for the enforcement of county ordinances Since 1991 the Agency has grown to include E 9 1 1 Homeland Security and Emergency Management Animal Shelter Animal Control Code Enforcement and most recently in May of 2019 Cherokee Probation Services

A letter from Chief Hunton Dear Citizens of Cherokee County It is my distinct pleasure to present you with the Cherokee Marshal s Of ce Annual Report for 2019 The report re ects the work product and accomplishments of the people that make up the agencies in your Marshal s Of ce organization Each agency in the organization continues to strive to improve the quality of life in our community by serving the citizens with a continual commitment to exceptional service It is an honor for me to work alongside such dedicated law enforcement professionals civilian personnel and volunteers who serve the citizens of Cherokee County As always we remain true to our core values of Respect Integrity and Excellence In 2020 two of the main focal points will be education and training The citizens of Cherokee County deserve nothing but the best from our people and organization On that note I m excited about the implementation of the new 800 Radio System and CAD System for public safety use in December 2020 The combination of these new state of the art communication systems will bene t all public safety in Cherokee County but most importantly will assist the citizens Each system will be part of a preeminent public safety organization for all of Cherokee County a distinction that previously may have only been found in much larger counties Because of your support the support of elected of cials and the support of the County Manager we will all be able to bene t from these enhanced systems O F GE O RG IA STATE I want to also commend our great Animal Shelter that in my opinion is the premier shelter in the state The employees and volunteers do a fantastic job for the animals that are in such dire need of help and attention Please feel free to come by your shelter and take a look at this wonderful facility The Cherokee Marshal s Of ce continually strives for excellence I m proud to announce that we are the only Marshal s Of ce in the United States that is a Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency and is also a State Certi ed Law Enforcement Agency In addition E 9 1 1 is a Nationally Accredited Agency one of a select few in the country These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of all the personnel that makes up your Marshal s Of ce 04 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE

I would be remiss if I did not mention the newest addition to the Marshal s Of ce in 2019 Cherokee Probation Services began operations The Probation staff took this newly formed agency from a new beginning to a well run and ef cient organization 2019 saw the closing of a successful career for our EMA Director Renee Cornelison who retired after many years of excellent service and the beginning of a new career for Director Wesley Craig Millsap who took over the helm after retiring from Bartow County Fire Services after 25 years of service I fully expect that Director Millsap will carry on what Director Cornelison accomplished with Cherokee EMA continuing to do an excellent job for the citizens of Cherokee County On behalf of everyone at the Cherokee Marshal s Of ce I thank you for your unending support and assure you that we will serve the community with honor and integrity It remains our goal to earn your trust and respect every day not only for what we achieve but for how we do it Sincerely 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 05

Ron Hunton Chief Marshal With 35 years experience in law enforcement Chief Ron Hunton was sworn in as Chief Marshal on August 26 2014 His prior service includes 20 years at the Cherokee County Sheriff s Of ce Chief Hunton earned a Bachelor s Degree from Reinhardt University a Master s Degree in Public Administration from Columbus State University and is a 2005 graduate of the FBI National Academy As a Georgia Peace Of cers Standard Training POST Certi ed Instructor Chief Hunton acts as an Adjunct Instructor for the Roger D Garrison Law Enforcement Training Center as well as Columbus State University Command College He is also a Force Science Institute Graduate Certi ed Use of Force Analyst Professional af liations include the following FBI National Academy Member Georgia Chief s Association International Association of Chiefs of Police Peace Of cers Association of Georgia Cherokee Multi Agency Narcotics Squad CMANS Board of Directors Rotary Club of Canton Force Science Institute Use of Force Expert 06 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Harry Johnston Chairman Cherokee County operates under the commission county manager form of government This system combines the policy leadership of elected of cials with the administrative abilities of a county manager Steve West District 1 Commissioner Mission Statement The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to providing a Superior Quality of Life for its residents Our Commitment Service Excellence Continuous Improvement Accelerate Infrastructure Improvements State of the art Public Safety facilities training and personnel Fiscal Responsibility Conservative Planning to maintain lowest tax rates in ARC Metro Atlanta Raymond Gunning District 2 Commissioner Benny Carter District 3 Commissioner Corey Ragsdale District 4 Commissioner Our Goal To preserve the Beauty Unique Character and Desirability of the Community where we live work and play Jerry Cooper County Manager Our Promise Listen to you Respect your rights and Represent you with the highest standards of Ethics and Integrity Christy Black County Clerk 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 07

Organizational Chart Ci zens of Cherokee County Board of Commissioners County Manager Jerry Cooper Special Projects Director Bill Wood Chief Marshal Ron Hunton Communica ons Specialist Execu ve Assistant Jo Ann Faverey Jason Jenkins Deputy Chief Marshal Jamie Gianfala E 9 1 1 Director Priscilla Bridges Training Administrator Lieutenant Captain Gene Peluso Dwayne Casteel Administra ve Assistant Sergeant Sergeant Matthew McMullen Richard Ricketts Penny Daniels Deputy Marshals 5 Animal Control O cers Administra ve Service Commander County Proba on Director Administra ve Assistant Emili Roman Shannon McDonald Elisa Stewart TAC QA Josh Shute Tammy Dodd Supervisors Accredita on Manager Aaron Schwab Lead C O CAD Manager 4 Ernesto Guzman C O CTO Records Coordinator 28 Vikie Kull Part Time C O 5 Emergency Management Agency Director Drug Technician Renee Cornelison Retired 12 27 2020 9 W Craig Millsap Enrique Marquina Alex Ray Alice Fennell Accounts Technician Proba on O cers Intake Court Clerk Linda Miller 4 Major Karen P Johnson Shannon Hendley Administra on Commander Training Coordinator 6 Opera ons Manager Opera ons Commander EMA Specialist Assistant to the Director Susan Garcia Daniel Westbrook Mark Harris 08 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE Animal Shelter Director Intake Supervisor Rescue Coordinator Veterinarian Technician Melissa Haller Lori Ancelet Shelter Manager Event Coordinator Administra ve Assistant Lori Kekel Kimberly Cully Intake Full Time Intake Part Time Adop ons Full Time Adop ons Part Time 5 1 5 1

Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce Jamie Gianfala Deputy Chief Mission Statement As members of the Cherokee Marshal s Of ce we accept responsibility and are committed to contributing to the quality of life in our community through effective law enforcement and code enforcement The character of our agency is best re ected by the quality of service provided by our members Karen P Johnson Major Our Vision The Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce is committed to preserving a high quality of life and feeling of safety for the diverse population of Cherokee County Members of the Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce are committed to serve with professionalism respect and concern for the community Gene F Peluso Captain Dwayne Casteel Lieutenant Core Values Respect We will treat people with fairness tolerance kindness and dignity while protecting the rights and freedoms as guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States Excellence We are committed to delivering quality law enforcement service by recognizing the importance of training personal effort teamwork dedication to duty and strong professional standards Integrity We are dedicated to maintaining the highest moral standards by embracing the principles of honesty trust and courage Matthew J McMullen Sergeant Richard Ricketts Sergeant 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 09

Code Enforcement W hile not a traditional law enforcement agency the Marshal s Of ce Code Enforcement Division provides support for the County Sheriff s Of ce as well as other law enforcement agencies in the county The Code Enforcement Division is made up of P O S T Certi ed law enforcement professionals that go through the same rigorous training and held to the same high standards as the other law enforcement professionals in the county As aforementioned the Marshal s Of ce is both a State Certi ed and Nationally Accredited Law Enforcement Agency This accreditation is something we all are very proud of and work tirelessly to maintain The Code Enforcement Division of the Cherokee Marshal s Of ce enforces ordinances and state laws that affect the community such as vegetation control littering on the highway outdoor storage junk vehicle and other criminal offenses Resources at your hand Visit our web page at www cherokeegamarshal org

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Code Enforcement Activity The Code Enforcement division responded to 3 553 calls for service in the calendar year 2019 The majority of Code Enforcement complaints were for Property Maintenance issues Included in this category Outdoor Storage received the highest number of complaints followed by Junk Vehicles Property Maintenance issues were also the top complaint for calendar year 2018 Subpoena 10 Prisoner Transport Street Hazards 19 VIN Inspections 127 Development Regulations 22 Animal Control Violations 131 Abandoned Vehicles 27 Other Calls for Service 216 Funeral Escorts 28 Zoning Regulations 437 Stranded Motorist 29 Traf c Violations 474 Licensing Permits 46 Money Escorts 522 Environmental Ordinance 53 Property Maintenance 12 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE CODE ENFORCEMENT 89 1 323

2019 Other Activity Arrests 107 Business License Check 11 Cita ons Issued 336 Community Mee ngs 19 Hours in Court 35 Hours in Training 1 311 Miles Driven 126 694 O cer Assist 228 Signs Removed 505 Stranded Motorist 29 Turned over to Animal Control 16 Turned over to Other Agency 60 VIN Inspec ons 127 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 13

Animal Control T he Animal Control Division of the Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce enforces county ordinances regarding animal related issues to protect the public health safety and welfare of the citizens as well as the animals of Cherokee County Animal ordinances make it unlawful for an owner to allow their dog to be unrestrained in public or to become a nuisance A public nuisance animal is one that damages property attacks another animal or human without provocation barks excessively or chases vehicles bicycles and people Other ordinances provide regulations for animal cruelty neglect and abandonment Cherokee Animal Control Of cers while receiving little acclaim are some of the most dedicated and caring men and women that make up the Marshal s Of ce Animal Control Of cers are faced with confronting aggressive animals and must use their training and acquired skills to humanely control an animal At the same time they encounter animals that have been abused abandoned and sometimes subjected to heinous cruelty They deserve everyone s heartfelt thanks for providing such an important service to our animal friends

Ball Ground 26 Canton 313 County 3 582 Holly Springs 134 Nelson 12 Waleska 2019 Calls per Jurisdiction 11 Woodstock 4 366 288 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 15

2019 Animal Control Violations No Proof of Rabies 31 All dogs and cats owned possessed harbored or residing within the limits of the state of Georgia shall be inoculated for the prevention of rabies by state law Abandoned Animal 78 Abandoned animals usually occur when owners move and leave pets behind Because the owners are dif cult to locate abandoned animals are taken to the Animal Shelter in hopes of getting them adopted or reclaimed Animal Attack 374 Animal Attack includes attacks on humans or animals It is important that all animal attacks are reported to Animal Control to ensure the safety of the citizens and animals of Cherokee County Animal Cruelty Neglect 398 Animal Cruelty and or Neglect cases can be corrected through education of the owner with re inspections by the investigating of cer In the event seizure of an animal is required the animal is never returned to the owner Nuisance Animal 494 Nuisance Animal calls include animal barking chasing cars or people defecating on property getting into trash and other unwanted behavior Other 613 Other violations include tethering of an animal miscellaneous calls and injured animals Stray Animals 1 084 Stray animals do not have identifying tags and no apparent owner Once at the shelter and not reclaimed they are evaluated and prepared for adoption when possible Loose Unattended Animal 1 294 Loose and Unattended Animals are those in which the owner has failed to keep the animal contained or constrained on a leash There is no leash law for felines therefore Animal Control does not respond to loose cat calls 16 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE ANIMAL CONTROL

Ani m a ounded p m sl I Total Animals Impounded Dogs Other Activity 654 805 Cats Community Meetings 105 1 Farm Animals 23 Wild Animals 23 6 Subpoena Issued 25 Hours in Court Turned over to other Agency Of cer Assist 33 48 244 Hours in Training Mileage 129 965 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 17

E 9 1 1 Communications T he Cherokee County Communications Department is a public safety answering and dispatch point for police sheriff re emergency medical and emergency management services within Cherokee County Cherokee County E 9 1 1 is a nationally accredited communications center Our Accreditation is provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies CALEA The employees of Cherokee County E 9 1 1 share a commitment to maintain the highest level of quality service by ensuring timely and accurate processing of all calls for service Their dedication to the community is demonstrated by their ability to answer each call courteously and respectfully while managing the public s resources in the most ef cient manner possible We recognize that our members and co workers are the greatest and most important asset of this department and that their efforts are essential to protect the persons and property of Cherokee County Mission Statement Our mission is to serve as the communications link between the public and emergency responders serving Cherokee County We strive to receive and relay information in the shortest most accurate form while ensuring the safety of Cherokee County Citizens We want to ensure the customers we serve that when Priscilla Goss a call for help is placed to Cherokee County E 9 1 1 they will Director get the help they need

Quality Assurance In 2019 the Cherokee County E 911 Communications Center received and processed 13 449 calls that required Emergency Medical Dispatch EMD using the ProQA software This is an increase of 880 calls from 2018 which processed 12 569 calls This program is designed to assist the call taker in analyzing an emergency call that requires immediate medical attention Each call taker goes through training and is then certi ed on the use of the ProQA software The total amount of calls requiring EMD is in addition to the other calls for service for the Sheriff s Of ce Police and Fire Departments that Cherokee County E 911 received in 2019 It is the responsibility of the Quality Assurance Of cer to review a percentage of random calls throughout the year There were 491 medical calls reviewed for accuracy and quality of customer service This is 3 94 of the total number of medical calls received by E 911 Emergency Medical Dispatch Calls Reviewed 2017 2018 2019 Case Entry 97 56 98 26 96 10 Key Questions 98 21 99 08 98 80 Pre Arrival Instructions 98 72 100 100 Post Dispatch Instructions 96 69 96 49 95 10 Chief Complaints 98 36 98 17 98 86 Final Coding 99 29 99 73 100 Average Call Accuracy 98 04 98 35 99 10 Customer Service 99 70 99 96 99 00 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 19

This report also includes performance measurements for calls for service that are evaluated for quality and accuracy that are not related to medical needs These calls for service are pulled at random for all personnel in the 9 1 1 center and evaluated on a standardized form based on agency policy and procedures This phase of the quality assessment for the agency also includes speci c categories of measurement for calls requiring law enforcement re department nonmedical and the radio dispatch of these calls Categories that are measured are Accuracy Job Knowledge Thoroughness Call Processing Listening Customer Service Professionalism Job Skills and Job skill knowledge Application Annual Performance Measurement Call Taking 2017 2018 2019 Accuracy 99 4 99 0 99 1 Application 98 8 95 1 96 3 Call Processing 96 4 94 0 96 1 Customer Service 99 3 98 7 99 3 Knowledge 99 3 98 5 99 7 Listening 99 4 99 1 99 5 Overall 98 9 97 5 97 8 Professionalism 98 3 100 99 5 Skills 99 9 100 100 Thoroughness 98 1 98 3 97 9 Annual Performance Measurement Call Dispatching 2017 2018 2019 Accuracy 99 6 99 9 100 Application 99 8 98 8 99 8 Call Processing 99 3 98 7 99 3 Customer Service 100 99 6 100 Knowledge 98 8 94 3 85 8 Listening 98 9 98 0 98 9 Overall 98 2 98 4 98 2 Professionalism 99 9 99 4 99 9 Skills 99 7 100 99 7 Thoroughness 97 8 97 8 97 8 Unit Status Check 98 4 94 7 98 4 20 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE E 9 1 1 COMMUNICATIONS

E 9 1 1 Call Volume T he Cherokee County E 9 1 1 Center receives phone calls from 9 1 1 emergency lines alarm lines and administrative lines The E 9 1 1 emergency lines are reached by dialing 9 11 or by being transferred from another E 9 1 1 Center Alarm lines are used only by alarm monitoring companies reporting various alarms and administrative lines are used for all other phone calls 19 345 Alarm Lines 103 123 911 Lines 146 208 Admin Lines 268 676 All Incoming Calls 56 442 325 118 2019 Outbound Calls Total Calls 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 21

CAD System The Computer Aided Dispatch CAD System allows E 9 1 1 operations and communications to be accelerated and assisted by an automated system The CAD System is used to initiate public safety calls for service dispatch and maintain the status of responding resources in the eld Police Incidents 2 788 30 153 19 725 BALL GROUND PD CANTON PD HOLLY SPRINGS PD 9 261 145 995 31 946 MARSHAL S OFFICE CHEROKEE SHERIFF S OFFICE WOODSTOCK PD Police Incident Call Volume by Priority Police Average Call Created Time to Dispatch Time by Priority 99 819 Priority 1 Priority 1 0 00 29 32 439 Priority 2 Priority 2 0 01 46 107 610 Priority 3 Priority 3 0 01 05 239 868 0 06 21 0 05 15 0 01 07 2019 Total Police Incidents Average Call Created Time to On Scene Time Average Call Dispatched Time to On Scene Time Overall Average Call Created Time to Dispatched Time 22 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE E 9 1 1 COMMUNICATIONS

Fire Incidents 24 208 5 952 CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT WOODSTOCK FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Incident Call Volume by Priority Fire Average Call Created Time to Dispatch Time by Priority 23 795 Priority 1 Priority 1 0 01 48 2 116 Priority 2 Priority 2 0 02 08 4 249 Priority 3 Priority 3 0 01 52 30 160 0 09 49 0 07 53 0 01 56 2019 Total Fire Incidents Average Call Created Time to On Scene Time Average Call Dispatched Time to On Scene Time Overall Average Call Created Time to Dispatched Time 2019 Police and Fire Total Incidents 270 028 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 23

y t i v i t c A r the O In 2019 Cherokee E 9 1 1 processed 2 643 records requests Court Services make up the majority of the requests The sources for the Open Records requests are as follows Income from phone service providers is the only source of revenue for Cherokee County E 9 1 1 Cherokee County E 9 1 1 received seven complaints during calendar year 2019 Of those seven two were sustained and ve were found to be not sustained Revenue Complaints Records 5 483 830 7 2 643 Court Services 2 122 Outside Agencies 327 Citizens 194

Academic Phase Training Accredita on Backup Training Accredita on Introduc on Training Admin Backup Training Administra ve Mee ng All Hazards Command Training APCO Training CAD Provisioning Training CAD Team Mee ng Call Taking Training Canton Radio Training Cer ed Peer Support Cer ca on Communica ons Specialist Backup Training CPR Cer ca on CTO Mee ng CTO Re Cer ca on Cyber Security Awareness EMD Journal Emergency Medical Dispatch Cer ca on FEMA GEMA Fire EMS Radio Training GCIC CJIS Cer ca on GCIC CJIS Re Cer ca on GCIC Security and Awareness GECC Holly Springs Radio Training In Service Training KSU Professional Development Open Records Backup Training Policy Review POST Cer ca on Professional Improvement Program Q A Backup Training Rapid SOS Lunch and Learn Sheri s O ce Radio Training Sheri s O ce Tra c Stop Training Strike Team Training Superbowl Agency Assist Training Supervisor Mee ng Leadership Training Supervisor Team Training TEC Training TELMAC Training Coordinator Backup Training Woodstock Radio Training g n i n i a A RAINING HO T L UR S TO T Tr 15 884 2 499 32 8 510 48 84 112 40 14 2 784 1 272 24 6 92 175 3 10 202 178 144 1 356 40 11 24 96 1 524 1 497 12 30 33 400 90 30 6 1 044 2 130 24 146 60 20 15 26 1 032 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 25

In 2019 the Cherokee County E 9 1 1 par cipated in various community events such as Cherokee Recrea on Annual Pumpkin Fest Holly Springs STEM D A R E Week Holly Springs Shop with a Hero Hickory Flat Elementary School Assembly and Canton Etowah Rivervest 26 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE E 9 1 1 COMMUNICATIONS

Animal Shelter C herokee County Animal Shelter is open door compassionate proactive dedicated to humane education invested in the welfare of pets in our community and committed to saving lives The shelter staff are all compassionate and dedicated people who devote themselves to go above and beyond for all the animals in their care This group of people make this shelter exceptional Working in animal care is often very dif cult work both physically and emotionally but this team remains focused and faithful to serving the citizens of this county and all animals big or small Mission Statement Our mission is to encourage and respect the animal human bond while anticipating and providing services that insure public health and safety through the proper promotion of animal welfare We seek to ful ll our mission through proactive animal control enforcement quality education in recognizing and preventing animal cruelty and the enactment of progressive humane initiatives to relieve animal suffering We also provide care and placement for unwanted animals through quality adoptions licensed rescue foster and transport programs Susan Garcia Director

New Animal Transport 28 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE

New Surgery and Medical Tech Suite The O ld Previously the surgery room and medical room were separate areas in the shelter The medical tech room additionally housed the sick or injured animals as there was no space for isolating these animals during treatment elsewhere in the adoption building The administration of ce a large of ce space for one person was an underused room By converting this room into the new surgery medical suite it allows for a larger surgical and medical area with storage while additionally giving the adoption building a long needed isolation room for sick animals needing treatment The old surgery room will become the new administration of ce and the old medical room will become the new isolation room Through the generosity of our donors we were also able to upgrade some of the tools and equipment used for surgeries at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 29

Rescue and Reclaims 375 Dogs F inding a home for adoptable animals is not a problem for us But sometimes animals come to the shelter in need of in depth medical care and extra attention Thankfully we have rescue groups from Cherokee County and across the state that can provide the added time and dedication in these challenging cases One of our primary goals is to reunite lost animals with their owners We use many ways to expedite reclaims including the Finding Rover App offering the option of a microchip included with reclaim fees to owners reviewing lost and found forms daily scanning multiple times for microchips and checking rabies information 75 Reclaimed Cats 16 Other 70 Medical Rescued 6 7 Other 39 Heartworm Rescued Behavior Rescued

Adoptions Cats 727 Dogs 688 al A doptio ns To t Other 52 1 476 On Friday afternoons the shelter previews animals through photographs that will be available for adoption the next day These photos are shared on social media throughout the night and by Saturday mornings the adoption lines have already formed before the doors open at 10 00 am The 100 00 adoption fee includes initial vaccinations spay neuter microchip deworming ea tick treatment heart worm testing for dogs FELV FIV testing for cats free sample bag of food and various other services including a free o ce visit to a participating local veterinarian Though there are no time limits for how long an adoptable animal can stay at our facility we are proud to say that the average length of stay at our shelter is approximately one week 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 31

Intake Cherokee County Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter for the citizens of Cherokee County Proof of residency and a 25 00 fee is required by anyone surrendering an animal to the shelter Anyone who nds a stray animal is required to notify the shelter of the found animal or turn the animal over to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter Intake Owner Surrender Dogs Owner Surrender Cats Stray Dogs Stray Cats Feral Cats Wildlife Bite Case Dog Bite Case Cat 641 692 930 789 163 13 70 54 Reason for Surrender Escapes enclosures New Baby Size of the Animal Divorce 18 17 15 8 1 752 Own 72 71 19 19 Method of Waleska Intake Feral B Cannot Afford Owner s Health Allergies Death of Owner Health of the Animal Stray 163 Cas ite 124 dl W il i f e 13 er Surre er nd 276 166 155 120 115 1 383 e Too Many Animals Unwanted Litter Moving Behavior Aggressive No Time for Pet

Incoming Animals Highest intake days of the year 250 218 200 183 150 146 144 139 133 130 175 165 159 157 139 145 153 100 67 Cats Dogs 95 60 134 130 117 117 92 74 57 50 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Euthanasia is a last resort for the Cherokee County Animal Shelter We strive to save all animals that come into the shelter As an Open Door shelter we often receive animals that could be a safety issue if allowed back into the public Some animals enter the shelter with health issues too extreme to be treated in a shelter environment too severe for adoption and are not pulled by a licensed rescue Those animals are humanely euthanized by trained staff members Each and every one is a loss felt by the entire staff Behavior Dog 321 Medical Dog 114 Owner Requested Feral Cat 89 163 Behavior Cat 73 Medical Cat 397 Wildlife Owner Requested 8 Behavior 34 Medical 44 13 Wildlife 1 Feral 14 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 33

In 2019 the Cherokee County Animal Shelter par cipated in various community events such as Canton Farmer s Market Touch a Truck Governor s Adop on Day and S A V E C h e ro ke e C o u nt y Canines FREE Microchip Rabies Clinic 34 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE

Shelter Visitors Adoption Building Intake Building 15 033 2 340 Social Media Followers Facebook 22 816 Instagram 1 295 Pinterest 361 Twitter 205

Emergency Management Agency C herokee County Emergency Management Agency EMA is responsible for coordinating the County s preparedness mitigation response and recovery efforts EMA provides support to local of cials businesses and citizens to plan and prepare before disasters occur EMA also coordinates with local state and federal agencies as well as private entities to develop maintain and implement the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Plan Mission Statement The mission of the Cherokee County Emergency Management is to provide a comprehensive and aggressive emergency preparedness response mitigation and recovery program for the citizens of Cherokee County in order to save lives protect property and reduce the effects of disasters W Craig Millsap Director

Preparing today for whatever tomorrow brings

2019 Activity EMA Hours Training Attended 578 5 Hours Public Education Events 4 276 Hours EMA Sponsored Training Classes 18 Participants Searches Volunteer Hours 4 Amateur Radio Events 87 EOC Activations 1 605 Participants 1 195 Activations Hours 59 38 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE 127 5 267 Project Lifesaver Clients 4 Participants 89 CERT Members 30 6

Cherokee Probation Services C herokee Probation Services is dedicated to providing the highest quality misdemeanor probation supervision services while assisting offenders with access to resources necessary for the successful completion of the court ordered requirements Mission Statement Cherokee Probation Services is committed to providing professional comprehensive supervision to offenders with a dedication to serving the courts community and victims with honesty and integrity Emili D Roman Director

609 5 Training Hours 410 1 203 Revocation Hearings New Probation Cases Community Service Hours Probation Services Activity 24 681 275 Warrants Issued 199 Warrants Served 40 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE 184 Cases Closed

Achievements and Awards While raising the bar we strive to become the bar Chief Ron Hunton Retirement Sherri Renee Cornelison the Emergency Management Agency Director re red on December 27 2019 a er almost 20 years of service On December 17th 2019 Renee was recognized for her leadership and valuable service to Cherokee County Deputy Marshal First Class Cherokee County EMA staff Renee Cornelison Mark Harris and Daniel Westbrook were invited to the State Capital for the proclamation signed by Governor Brian Kemp honoring EMA across the state for the work they do February 20 2019 was declared the EMA Day in Georgia O cers Smith Bastress and King received the classi ca on of Deputy First class

Canton Rotary Club Public Safety Awards Jenna Stoner Canton Rotary Club Public Safety Awards Dale Belvin Horizon Award Kelsi Painter Supervisor of the Year Heather Padgett Part Time Employee of the Year Gregg Blanton Communications Of cer of the Year Cassie Tanchin Administrative Employee of the Year Ernesto Guzman Lead Communications Of cer of the Year Mike Wake eld Communications Training Of cer of the Year Jenna Stoner E 9 1 1 Employee of the Month January February March April Josh Shute Heather Padgett Mason Yarbrough Allyssa Johnson May June July August Staci Curtin Angie Evans Kasey McGhee Megan Henle September October November December Chelsea Maggard Lauren Stallings Brittany Frimodig Kelsi Painter 2019 National Telecommunications Week Winners 42 CHEROKEE MARSHAL S OFFICE Moose Lodge Annual Public Safety Awards Tammy Dodd Kelsi Painter

Cherokee County Marshal s Of ce Code Enforcement Animal Control 959 Marietta Hwy Canton GA 30114 Phone 678 493 6200 Fax 678 493 6212 Cherokee County Animal Shelter 1015 Univeter Road Canton GA 30115 Phone 770 345 7270 Cherokee County E 9 1 1 150 Chattin Drive Canton GA 30115 Non Emergency Phone 678 493 4080 Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency 150 Chattin Drive Canton GA 30115 Phone 678 493 4001 Cherokee County Probation Services 959 Marietta Hwy Canton GA 30114 Phone 678 493 4300

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