ATLANTA - Governor Nathan Deal has issued a proclamation declaring July 15 through July 21 as "Community Supervision Week." The week is set aside to honor and celebrate the important work performed by the men and women who serve and protect Georgia citizens through effective and efficient community-based offender supervision.

The proclamation reads, in part, “Community supervision professionals are a ‘true force for Positive Change’ in their communities.”

Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) Commissioner Michael Nail says DCS officers are agents of positive change. “It is a great honor and privilege to have the important work performed by the men and women of DCS recognized by Governor Deal and the citizens of Georgia," said Nail. "DCS officers are dedicated community corrections professionals who daily make positive, lasting change in neighborhoods throughout Georgia. Our officers are the embodiment of One Officer, One Family, One Community."

As the state's felony community supervision provider, DCS employs more than 2,200 professionals dedicated to serving Georgia's citizens and sustaining Georgia as a recognized leader in the field of community-based offender supervision.

About DCS:

The Department of Community Supervision is responsible for the community-based supervision of more than 200,000 adult felony offenders, and Class A and Class B designated juvenile offenders.

It is the mission of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision to protect and serve all Georgia citizens through effective and efficient offender supervision in our communities while providing opportunities for successful outcomes. DCS employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state’s recidivism rate. For more information, visit dcs.georgia.gov.

Contact Information:

Racheal Peters, Public Affairs Director at [email protected]