ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a proclamation declaring July 19th through July 25th as "Community Supervision Week" in the State of Georgia. 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 corrections is an essential part of the justice system; and ... community corrections professionals are a true Force for Positive Change in their communities.

 

DCS Commissioner, Michael Nail believes DCS officers are deserving of this honor. 

 

"This is a week set aside to recognize the important and essential work being done by those in the field of community supervision. Our role is an absolutely critical one within the criminal justice and public safety arenas. I couldn't be more proud of all those who make up the DCS family,” said Nail. “There is no doubt their efforts day in and day out are making a difference by helping others and enhancing our communities. They are to be saluted and commended for their contributions,” added Nail.

 

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

 

Members of our community are encouraged to join together during Community Supervision Week to honor those who work to make our communities a safer place to live.

 

Download this pdf file. Click Here to View Proclamation

 

About the Georgia Department of Community Supervision:

 

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. DCS employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate.

 

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.