Crisp County Sheriff, Sheriff HW Billy Hancock

Billy graduated from the Moultrie Technical College EMS Program, and the Georgia State Patrol Academy. He earned an associate's degree in criminal justice, a bachelor's degree in homeland security, and a master's certificate in emergency management from Columbia Southern University. He has been the president of the Cordele Lions Club, and attends the Cordele Church of Christ.

Billy has been working in public safety since 1976 in various roles, such as chief deputy and for the Georgia State Patrol. He has also been the emergency management director of Crisp County since 2014. He lectures on various law enforcement topics at places like the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the St. Petersburg Junior College.

Billy Hancock is the sheriff in Crisp County. He was elected in 2012, and is serving his third term.

Spends a good part of career teaching others about public safety.

Has won the Georgia Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award two times.

- Spends a good part of career teaching others about public safety.
- Has won the Georgia Deputy Sheriff of the Year Award two times.

Public Safety

As of July 25, 2024, Billy Hancock did not have a website or any information online.

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Billy Hancock

The County Sheriff is an elected official who acts as the chief law enforcement officer in their county. They are tasked with operating the county jails, keeping courtrooms secure during trials, and keeping the public safe through proper law enforcement. Each Sheriff's Office in Georgia may look a little different in how they hire and run their teams, but all County Sheriffs have the same duties. These duties include the following:

- Operating the county jail
- Providing court security
- Serving civil papers
- Executing arrest warrants
- Providing primary law enforcement within unincorporated areas of the county
- Working with city law enforcement officers to keep municipalities safe

The County Sheriff and their office are unique to other law enforcement agencies in that it has to answer to the people it serves. Historically, a turnover in the Sheriff’s office will likely result in noticeable change within the office, so voting for this office is a very effective way to vote approval or disapproval for how county law enforcement is conducted.

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