Press Releases

ATLANTA May 12, 2022 -  DCS congratulates the largest class of Community Supervision Officers to complete the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) since the start of the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020. Nineteen officers graduated from the BCSOT at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) has been awarded the 2022 Corrections Information Technology Recognition Award by the Integrated Justice Information Systems Institute. This award honors a team achievement for technical innovation between industry partner(s) and one or more practitioner agency(ies) that significantly contributed to the advancement of corrections information technology in the public sector.

ATLANTA - Governor Brian P. Kemp has issued a proclamation declaring April 26th through April 30th as "Reentry Week" in the State of Georgia. Taking place during National Second Chances Month (April), this week is set aside to help individuals and communities across Georgia recognize the importance of reentry and their role in supporting safe and successful outcomes. 

ATLANTA -  On February 19, 2021, employees of the Georgia Department of Community Supervision participated in the Special Olympics of Georgia Polar Plunge -- Freezin’ for a Reason!

ATLANTA -  On December 9, 2021, during the Special Olympics of Georgia (SOGA) Kickoff Meeting for Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), the Georgia Department of Community Supervision was named as the 2021 Department of the Year.

ATLANTA -  The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is making this holiday season more enjoyable for children in need. Over the past few weeks, DCS employees have donated hundreds of toys to support the partnership with the Georgia Division of Family and Children's Services' (DFCS) Secret Santa Program. The toys collected will be provided to 25 children across the state. Even greater, DCS employees made financial donations that will support an additional eight foster children for a total contribution of 31 deserving children and over $5,300 raised.

ATLANTA -  Eighteen officers graduated from the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.  All graduates are now certified as Community Supervision Officers by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) partnered with other local law enforcement agencies during this year's Halloween festivities.

ATLANTA -  Twelve officers graduated from the Basic Community Supervision Officer Training (BCSOT) at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Forsyth, Georgia.  The graduation ceremony was held on Thursday, October 21, 2021, in the auditorium. All graduates are now certified as Community Supervision Officers by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.).

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Community Supervision (DCS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 DCS Awards: