The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bipartisan group on Fulton commission wants Kemp to consider suspending sheriff

The calls for a probe come in the wake of allegations that a former Fulton County Jail inmate suffered severe neglect, ...
Atlanta Daily World

Fulton County Sheriff’s Office AnnouncesNew Drone-As-First Responder (DFR) System to Assist in Jail Security

Today the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office announced the launch of a Drone-as-FirstResponder (DFR) system to assist with ...
11Alive

Debate erupts as Fulton County leaders pass plan to reduce jail population; sheriff pushes back

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A plan to reduce the population at the Fulton County Jail is moving forward after a split vote by county leaders. On Wednesday, the Fulton County Board of ...
WNYT NewsChannel 13

Fulton County sheriff turns down chance to run as lieutenant governor

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (WNYT)- Fulton County Sheriff Richard Giardino was considered for the position of lieutenant governor but says he chose to remain in his current role. Related: FIRST ON 13: Fulton ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

How drones are stopping 'chicken sandwiches' and tools from entering Fulton County Jail

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is launching a drone program to intercept illegal contraband and respond to jail emergencies. Sheriff Patrick Labat says 75% of contraband enters the Rice Street ...
WSB-TV

Staffing shortage at Fulton County Sheriff’s Office causes backlog of protection orders

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is working to clear a backlog of unsolved court papers, including 124 temporary protective orders, as part of a temporary shift in ...