Impact Georgia Magazine March | Page 5

MARCH 2020 The GDC Office of Professional Standards Canine Unit provides support to facilities operations, as well as local, state and federal law enforcement partners.  Their commitment to public safety includes apprehending fugitives, locating missing people, and detecting contraband, and they answer the call no matter the time, weather or risk.   So far in Fiscal Year 2020, the GDC K9 Unit has confiscated over 1,600 cell phones and discovered 46.63 pounds of drugs in state facilities and assisted in locating 26 missing persons/fugitives. 82% success rate in tracking individuals 5