During FY25, Peer Support expanded its reach with 11 newly certified members, advanced training efforts, and continued response to employee crises. The team provided compassionate support following employee and family deaths, supervisee fatalities, and critical incidents— upholding DCS’ s commitment to caring for those who protect Georgia’ s communities.
Intelligence & Technology
Innovation Driving Safer Communities
Throughout FY25, the Intelligence Unit continued its critical work in partnership with GISAC, the FBI, and the GBI— supporting multi-jurisdictional investigations, identifying emerging threats, and advancing gang-focused initiatives.
Together, these efforts reinforce Special Operations’ focus on protecting communities, strengthening partnerships, and supporting effective supervision through strategic, consistent, and service-driven action.
A Dacade of Community Supervision
70,130
Criminal histories processed by GCIC( 97.5 % compliance)
456,343
Supervisee calls handled through the IVR system
5,800 +
Successful Virtual Circuit video interactions
71,676
Hours of footage securely stored
444,900 +
Body-worn camera videos processed
Every day, Special Operations shows that no challenge is too complex and no mission too demanding. From high-risk operations to essential field support, our team stands ready to serve Georgia’ s communities. These results reflect the exceptional professionals behind the work.
J A M E S B E R G M A N S P E C I A L O P E R A T I O N S D I R E C T O R