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DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Decatur GA Sheriff Melody M. Maddox welcomes you to the DeKalb County, GA Sheriff's Office. Maddox. is the 50th sheriff of DeKalb County, Georgia.

The DeKalb County, Georgia Sheriff’s Office (DKSO) is the constitutionally-mandated law enforcement agency responsible for service of criminal and civil papers, securing courtrooms and buildings, and the management and oversight of one of the largest jails east of the Mississippi River. The DeKalb County Jail is the primary housing unit for the pre-trial detention of up to 3,800 adult inmates. DKSO admits and releases some 40,000 inmates annually. With an arrest rate higher than the national average, the DKSO Fugitive Unit is responsible for apprehending fugitives from justice on warrants. For more information, visit www.dekalbsheriff.org.

31/10/2026
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office had a spooktacular time at Salem Middle School’s Trunk or Treat! Our decorated units ...
30/10/2026

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office had a spooktacular time at Salem Middle School’s Trunk or Treat! Our decorated units and team were thrilled to bond with the community, pass out candy, share smiles, and celebrate safely. 🍬 🎃✨🧡

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐉. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫! 🎉We honor Major J. Parker for 30 incredible years of dedicated service with the DeKal...
30/10/2026

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐉. 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫! 🎉

We honor Major J. Parker for 30 incredible years of dedicated service with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.

Throughout his remarkable career, Major Parker has demonstrated leadership, integrity, commitment, and dedication to serving others. The impact made on our agency, colleagues, and community will not be forgotten.

As Major Parker begins this well-deserved retirement, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for 30 years of faithful service and wish nothing but happiness, peace, and fulfillment in this next chapter.

Thank you for 30 years of service. Job well done! 🚓👏✨

Congratulations to all the honorees at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Employees of the Month & Promotions Ceremony!Y...
28/10/2026

Congratulations to all the honorees at the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Employees of the Month & Promotions Ceremony!

Your achievements reflect the strength and dedication within our department.
Thank you for your unwavering hard work and dedication. 💙✨👏

Last week, we honored the heart of DKSO — our chaplains. The dedication of our chaplains strengthens our agency’s missio...
28/10/2026

Last week, we honored the heart of DKSO — our chaplains. The dedication of our chaplains strengthens our agency’s mission by providing compassion, clarity, and spiritual support to those in our care. ✨

Your unwavering commitment to serving others is deeply valued, and we are truly grateful for your years of dedicated service. Thank you for continuing to uplift our DKSO family with grace, compassion, and integrity. 💙👏

Big news! 🎉 Please join us in celebrating Deputy Sheriff, Sr., K. Wadsworth on his promotion to Deputy Sheriff, FTO! 👮‍♂...
26/10/2026

Big news! 🎉

Please join us in celebrating Deputy Sheriff, Sr., K. Wadsworth on his promotion to Deputy Sheriff, FTO! 👮‍♂️✨

Congratulations on this well-earned milestone! FTO Wadsworth, thank you for setting the standard and preparing our team for success! 🚔

Help us celebrate FTO Wadsworth in the comments below! 👇

🎉 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉Please join us in congratulating Deputy Sheriff J. Davis on her well-deserved promotion from C...
19/10/2026

🎉 PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Sheriff J. Davis on her well-deserved promotion from Captain to Major! 👏🏽 🚓 💙

Your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed, Major Davis. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and excited to see the impact you will continue to make in our agency and throughout the community. ⭐

Drop a comment below to send Major Davis your congratulations and best wishes on this outstanding milestone!👇

What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Cook-Off. Your support, smiles, and spirit...
15/10/2026

What an amazing day! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual Chili Cook-Off. Your support, smiles, and spirit made it a huge success!✨👏

A special thank-you to our incredible judges for lending their time (and taste buds!) to help crown our winners — we couldn’t have done it without each of you! 🌶️🫑😊

Huge congratulations to all our winners and participants for bringing the heat, creativity, and community spirit to this year’s competition!

09/10/2026

This is what it’s all about! Seeing the beautiful smiles on our campers faces, watching them encourage one another, and witnessing the joy in the little moments makes it all worthwhile.

These are the memories, connections, and experiences that truly matter! 🎣💙✨

What a memorable day at 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫! 🎣💙⭐️Thank you to the men and women of the DeKalb County Sheriff...
09/10/2026

What a memorable day at 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫! 🎣💙⭐️

Thank you to the men and women of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office for investing their time in our campers and creating an experience filled with mentorship, learning, and connection.

It was heartwarming to see our young men and women bond, encourage one another, and share in the excitement of catching fish—some for the very first time! Their beautiful smiles and genuine joy were a reminder that this day was about so much more than fishing.

Our campers learned patience, teamwork, and perseverance while creating memories that will last a lifetime. ✨☺️

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩! 🍂

Address

4415 Memorial Drive

30032

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Telephone

+14042988100

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