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Cherokee County Marshal’s OfceCherokee County Marshal’s Ofce2019

ContentsLetter from Chief HuntonCherokee County Commissioners and OfcialsChief Hunton BioOrganizational ChartCode EnforcementAnimal ShelterEmergency Management AgencyE 9-1-1 CommunicationsAnimal Control DivisionCherokee Marshal’s OfceCherokee Probation Services Achievements & Awards8964727181410363941 Annual Report Annual Report20192019

herokee County, approximately 50 miles north of Atlanta, with a County Cpopulation 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.

Dear Citizens of Cherokee County,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.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. 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. 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.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.A letter from Chief Hunton GFEOO RETGAIATS04 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

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,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. 2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 05

Ÿ FBI National Academy MemberŸ Georgia Chief’s AssociationŸ International Association of Chiefs of Police Ÿ Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad (CMANS) Board of DirectorsŸ Force Science Institute Use of Force ExpertŸ Peace Ofcers Association of Georgia 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:Ÿ Rotary Club of CantonRon HuntonChief Marshal06 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Cherokee County Board of CommissionersCherokee 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.Mission StatementThe Cherokee County Board of Commissioners is dedicated to providing a "Superior Quality of Life" for its residents.Our CommitmentService 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.Our GoalTo preserve the Beauty, Unique Character, and Desirability of the Community where we live, work, and play.Our PromiseListen to you; Respect your rights; and Represent you with the highest standards of Ethics and Integrity.2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 07Harry JohnstonChairmanSteve WestDistrict 1CommissionerBenny CarterDistrict 3CommissionerCorey RagsdaleDistrict 4CommissionerJerry CooperCounty ManagerChristy BlackCounty Clerk Raymond GunningDistrict 2Commissioner

ChartOrganizational Execuve AssistantJo-Ann FavereyCommunicaons SpecialistJason JenkinsE 9-1-1 DirectorPriscilla BridgesBill WoodSpecial Projects Director CommanderAdministraonAaron SchwabAccreditaon ManagerTammy DoddTAC/QARecords CoordinatorVikie KullCAD ManagerErnesto GuzmanOperaons CommanderLinda Miller Alice Fennell(4)SupervisorsTraining CoordinatorJosh ShutePart-Time C/O(9)(28)C/O & CTO(4)Lead C/OAdministrave AssistantPenny DanielsJamie GianfalaDeputy Chief Marshal(6)Animal Control OfficersMatthew McMullenSergeant SergeantRichard RickettsLieutenantDwayne CasteelTraining AdministratorCaptain Gene PelusoDeputy Marshals(5)Intake Part-Time(1)Intake Full-Time(5)Animal Shelter DirectorSusan Garcia(1)Adopons Part-Time(5)Adopons Full-TimeRescue CoordinatorMelissa HallerIntake SupervisorLori AnceletVeterinarian TechnicianShelter Manager Event CoordinatorLori KekelAdministrave AssistantKimberly CullyW. Craig MillsapEmergency Management Agency Director(Renee Cornelison - Retired 12.27.2020)Daniel WestbrookEMA Specialist Assistant to the DirectorMark HarrisCounty ManagerJerry CooperBoard of CommissionersCizens of Cherokee CountyAdministrave Service Commander Major Karen P. JohnsonAdministrave AssistantShannon McDonaldEmili RomanCounty Probaon Director(5)Probaon OfficersEnrique MarquinaDrug TechnicianIntake Court ClerkAlex RayAccounts TechnicianElisa StewartOperaons ManagerShannon HendleyRon HuntonChief Marshal08 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Cherokee County Marshal’s OfceAs 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. Mission StatementThe 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.Our VisionExcellence: 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. 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. Core Values2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 09Richard RickettsSergeant Matthew J. McMullenSergeant Gene F. PelusoCaptainDwayne CasteelLieutenantJamie GianfalaDeputy Chief Karen P. JohnsonMajor

Code EnforcementWhile 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. Visit our web page at www.cherokeegamarshal.org Resources at your hand

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Code Enforcement Activity12 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE - CODE ENFORCEMENT192227891271312164374745221,3232829465310SubpoenaPrisoner TransportVIN Inspections Animal Control ViolationsOther Calls for ServiceZoning RegulationsTrafc ViolationsMoney EscortsProperty MaintenanceStreet HazardsDevelopmentRegulationsAbandoned VehiclesFuneral EscortsStranded MotoristLicensing & PermitsEnvironmental OrdinanceThe 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.

Other Activity2019Community Meengs 19Citaons Issued 336Business License Check 11Arrests107Hours in Training 1,311Miles Driven 126,694Hours in Court 35Stranded Motorist 29Signs Removed505Officer Assist 228Turned over to Animal Control16Turned over to Other Agency 60VIN Inspecons 1272019 ANNUAL REPORT | 132019 ANNUAL REPORT | 13

Animal ControlThe 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 GroundCantonCountyHolly SpringsNelsonWaleskaWoodstock263133,58213412112884,366Calls per Jurisdiction20192019 ANNUAL REPORT | 15

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.No Proof of RabiesNuisance Animal calls include animal barking, chasing cars or people, defecating on property, getting into trash and other unwanted behavior.Nuisance AnimalOther violations include: tethering of an animal, miscellaneous calls and injured animals.OtherAnimal 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 AttackAnimal 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.Animal Cruelty/NeglectLoose 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.Loose Unattended AnimalStray AnimalsStray 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.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.Abandoned Animal20192019ViolationsViolationsAnimal Control 494316131,2943743981,0847816 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE - ANIMAL CONTROL

Other ActivityOther ActivityCommunity MeetingsSubpoena IssuedHours in CourtTurned over to other AgencyOfcer AssistHours in TrainingMileage16253348244129,965ndueodpmI slaminA654Dogs805Total Animals Impounded23Farm Animals23WildAnimalsCats1052019 ANNUAL REPORT | 17

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.The 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).Mission StatementOur 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 a call for help is placed to Cherokee County E 9-1-1, they will get the help they need.E 9-1-1 CommunicationsPriscilla GossDirector

Quality AssuranceIn 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-911.2017Case Entry97.56% 96.10%98.26%99.08% 98.80%98.21%100% 100%98.72%96.49% 95.10%96.69%98.17% 98.86%98.36%99.73% 100%99.29%98.35% 99.10%98.04%99.96% 99.00%99.70%Key QuestionsPre-Arrival InstructionsPost Dispatch InstructionsChief ComplaintsFinal CodingAverage Call AccuracyCustomer Service2018 2019Emergency Medical Dispatch Calls Reviewed2019 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 (non-medical) 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.2017AccuracyApplicationCall ProcessingCustomer ServiceKnowledgeListeningOverallProfessionalismSkillsThoroughness201899.4%98.8%96.4%99.3%99.3%99.4%98.9%98.3%99.9%98.1%99.0%95.1%94.0%98.7%98.5%99.1%97.5%100%100%98.3%99.1%96.3%96.1%99.3%99.7%99.5%97.8%99.5%100%97.9%20192017AccuracyApplicationCall ProcessingCustomer ServiceKnowledgeListeningOverallProfessionalismSkillsThoroughnessUnit Status Check201899.6% 99.9% 100%99.8% 98.8% 99.8%99.3% 98.7% 99.3%100% 99.6% 100%98.8% 94.3% 85.8%98.9% 98.0% 98.9%98.2% 98.4% 98.2%99.9% 99.4% 99.9%99.7% 100% 99.7%97.8% 97.8% 97.8%98.4% 94.7% 98.4%2019Annual Performance Measurement Call TakingAnnual Performance Measurement Call Dispatching20 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE - E 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS

he Cherokee County TE 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 “9-1-1” 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. E 9-1-12019Call Volume Alarm Lines911 LinesAdmin LinesAll Incoming CallsOutbound CallsTotal Calls325,11856,442268,676146,208103,12319,3452019 ANNUAL REPORT | 21

CAD SystemThe 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 IncidentsBALL GROUND PD2,788 19,72530,153145,9959,26131,946CANTON PD HOLLY SPRINGS PDMARSHAL’S OFFICECHEROKEE SHERIFF’S OFFICEWOODSTOCK PD239,8680:06:21 0:01:070:05:15to “On-Scene Time”Created Time” Average “Call to “On-Scene Time”Dispatched Time” Average “Call to “Dispatched Time”“Call Created Time” Overall Average Police Incidents2019 TotalPriority 1Police Incident Call Volumeby PriorityPolice Average Call Created Time to Dispatch Time by PriorityPriority 2Priority 399,81932,439107,610Priority 1Priority 2Priority 30:00:290:01:460:01:0522 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE - E 9-1-1 COMMUNICATIONS

Fire IncidentsCHEROKEE COUNTYFIRE DEPARTMENT24,208 5,952WOODSTOCKFIRE DEPARTMENTPriority 1Fire Incident Call Volumeby PriorityFire Average Call Created Time to Dispatch Time by PriorityPriority 2Priority 323,7952,1164,249Priority 1Priority 2Priority 30:01:480:02:080:01:5230,1602019 Total Fire Incidents0:09:49Average“Call Created Time” to “On-Scene Time”Average “Call Dispatched Time” to “On-Scene Time”0:07:53 0:01:56Overall Average “Call Created Time” to “Dispatched Time”2019 Police and Fire Total Incidents270,0282019 ANNUAL REPORT | 23

2018 ANNUAL REPORT | 51RecordsCitizens194Court Services2,122Outside Agencies327In 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:2,643Cherokee 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.Complaints7RevenueIncome from phone service providers is the only source of revenue for Cherokee County E 9-1-1.$5,483,830Other Activity

All Hazards Command TrainingAdministrave MeengAcademic Phase Training402,499Accreditaon Backup Training 32APCO TrainingAdmin Backup Training8411248510Accreditaon Introducon Training 8CAD Provisioning Training1,27214CTO Meeng6CTO Re-Cerficaon92CPR Cerficaon175Cyber Security Awareness3Cerfied Peer Support CerficaonCall-Taking TrainingCanton Radio TrainingCAD Team Meeng242,784KSU Professional Development144Communicaons Specialist Backup Training202GCIC CJIS Re-Cerficaon178GCIC CJIS Cerficaon10Emergency Medical Dispatch Cerficaon1,356Fire/EMS Radio Training24EMD Journal40FEMA/GEMA11Holly Springs Radio Training96GECC12Open Records Backup TrainingPolicy ReviewProfessional Improvement ProgramSheriff’s Office Traffic Stop TrainingSupervisor Team TrainingTELMACRapid SOS Lunch and LearnSuperbowl Agency Assist TrainingStrike Team TrainingTEC TrainingTraining Coordinator Backup TrainingWoodstock Radio TrainingSheriff’s Office Radio TrainingSupervisor Meeng / Leadership Training1,044146In Service Training1,524Q/A Backup TrainingPOST Cerficaon339030400302601562413020261,032GCIC Security and Awareness1,49715,884TrainingNINIGAR HT OLUATRSOT2019 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 ShelterCherokee 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.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.Mission StatementThe 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.Susan GarciaDirector

New Animal Transport28 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

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.The OldNew Surgery and Medical Tech Suite2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 29

Finding 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.Rescue and ReclaimsReclaimed375Dogs75Cats16Other7Other70Medical Rescued6RescuedHeartworm39BehaviorRescued

Other52On 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,flea/tick treatment, heart worm testing for dogs, FELV/FIV testing for cats, free sample bag of food and various other services including, a free office 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.AdoptionsDogs688Cats7272019 ANNUAL REPORT | 311,476dopA tlioatnosT

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.163Feral Cats13Wildlife70Bite Case Dog54Bite Case CatStray Dogs930Stray Cats789Owner Surrender Dogs641Owner Surrender Cats692Intake Reason for SurrenderOwner’s Health/Allergies155Too Many Animals120115Behavior/Aggressive72No Time for Pet71New Baby 19Escapes enclosures17Size of the Animal8Unwanted Litter276Moving166Death of Owner15DivorceCannot Afford19Health of the Animal18IntakeIntakeWaleskaMethod ofIntake163raelF124C aesteiB13dlliifeW1,752artyS1,383uSr rreenndewrO

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.Incoming Animals73Behavior Cat397Medical Cat13WildlifeOwner Requested89Feral Cat 163Behavior Dog 321Medical Dog 11434%Behavior44%Medical14%FeralOwner Requested8%Wildlife 1%050100150200250Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov DecCatsDogsHighest intake days of the year:Highest intake days of the year:2019 ANNUAL REPORT | 33601306757951571441461591391831531451751171652181177413092134133139

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 n t y Canines FREE Microchip & Rabies Clinic.34 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Shelter VisitorsSocial Media Followers15,0332,340Adoption BuildingIntake Building 1,29522,816361205InstagramFacebookPinterestTwitter

Emergency Management AgencyMission StatementCherokee 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.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 MillsapDirector

Preparing today for whatever tomorrow brings

2019 ActivityEMAEMA578.5Hours Training Attended4PublicEducation Events18EMA SponsoredTraining Classes87Amateur Radio Events276CERT Members30ProjectLifesaver Clients4EOC Activations59ActivationsHours4Searches89Participants267Participants1,195Participants6Hours127.5Hours1,605VolunteerHours38 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Cherokee Probation ServicesCherokee 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 StatementCherokee 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

Probation Services Activity1,203New Probation Cases24,681Community Service Hours199WarrantsServed184CasesClosed275WarrantsIssued609.5Training Hours410RevocationHearings40 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Officers Smith, Bastress and King received the classificaon of Deputy First class.Deputy Marshal First ClassAchievements and Awards“While raising the bar we strive to become the bar”Chief Ron HuntonRetirementSherri 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.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.

Supervisor of the Year - Heather PadgettLead Communications Ofcer of the Year - Mike WakeeldCommunications Training Ofcer of the Year - Jenna StonerCommunications Ofcer of the Year - Cassie TanchinPart-Time Employee of the Year - Gregg BlantonHorizon Award - Kelsi PainterMoose Lodge Annual Public Safety Awards Tammy Dodd &Kelsi Painter2019 National Telecommunications Week Winners Canton Rotary Club Public Safety Awards - Jenna StonerCanton Rotary Club Public Safety Awards - Dale BelvinAdministrative Employee of the Year - Ernesto Guzman JulyKasey McGheeNovemberBrittany FrimodigMarchMason YarbroughAugustMegan HenleDecemberKelsi PainterAprilAllyssa JohnsonJuneAngie EvansOctoberLauren StallingsFebruaryHeather PadgettJosh ShuteJanuaryStaci CurtinMayChelsea MaggardSeptemberE 9-1-1 Employee of the Month42 | CHEROKEE MARSHAL’S OFFICE

Cherokee County Probation ServicesCanton, GA 30114Phone: 678.493.4300959 Marietta HwyCherokee County Marshal’s Ofce Canton, GA 30114Phone: 678.493.6200959 Marietta HwyCode Enforcement | Animal ControlFax: 678.493.62121015 Univeter RoadCherokee County Animal ShelterPhone: 770.345.7270 Canton, GA 30115Canton, GA 30115150 Chattin DriveCherokee County E 9-1-1Non-Emergency Phone: 678.493.4080Emergency Management Agency150 Chattin DriveCherokee County Canton, GA 30115Phone: 678.493.4001

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