Support Services
Community Engagement
More Information
For questions or concerns regarding any of the services provided by the Community Engagement Section, please call 770-716-4721
Events
We participate in a number of events throughout the year to promote safety awareness and confidence in the Sheriff’s Office. We enjoy being involved in the community, connecting with citizens, and being there for the public. We also host our annual Public Safety Fall Festival and other exciting events.
If you’d like us to participate in your event, please submit a schedule request, and we’ll be happy to join you!
Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the media and wish to schedule an interview with any employee of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, a formal request must be submitted in advance. You can submit a request here to our Public Information Officer. This process ensures proper coordination and allows us to provide accurate and timely information.
Human Resources
This section is responsible for all areas of Human Resources within the Sheriff’s Office. Our staff works closely with all employees to ensure that their needs are met in this area. Allison King, Human Resources Manager, is responsible for establishing and maintaining accurate personnel records, time records, payroll records, workers compensation files and for coordinating with the Fayette County Human Resources Department.
Internal Affairs
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Internal Affairs Unit investigates allegations of employee misconduct and maintains records of complaints made against Sheriff’s Office employees.
Complaints can be made in person, by telephone, letter or email. Complaints that are deemed to be minor can be returned to supervision for disposition. Complaints that are categorized as major will require a thorough investigation by Internal Affairs personnel.
During the course of an investigation, Internal Affairs personnel report the status and findings directly to the Sheriff.
Compliment / Complaint Form
If you wish to compliment a member of the Sheriff’s Office or file a complaint against a member, please fill out the compliment/complaint form.
Open Records Requests
Ways to Make a Request
Requests can be made electronically, in person, or via postal mail to the following:
Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
Lieutenant Nathaniel Huddleston
Attn: Open Records Request
155 Johnson Avenue
Fayetteville, Georgia 30214
Phone: 770-716-4712
To request a mug shot, please fill out this form Mugshot release form and email it here.
Records Section
Criminal History Requests
- Employment
- Personal reasons (We do not accept requests for housing or apartment purposes)
- Volunteering for churches, recreational departments, non-profit organizations, etc.
Criminal History requests must be made in person and the individual must reside in Fayette County. A consent form must be completely filled out and signed. The individual must be at least 17 years old and must also present either a valid state driver’s license, United States Military I.D. card or United States passport.
Fees
- $20 per request (No charge for volunteering purposes)
Only exact cash, business checks, certified checks, or money orders made payable to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will be accepted. No personal checks.
Criminal History Form – Click Here (PDF)
Request to Restrict Arrest Record
The Records Section accepts and collects the initial fee and application for the process of restricting arrest records (expungement) requests.
- O.C.G.A §35-3-37 provides for the restriction of certain criminal history records for non-criminal justice purposes when approved by the prosecuting attorney.
Fees
- $25 per arrest cycle – offense date (non-refundable)
*The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will only accept:
- Exact cash
- Business checks
- Certified checks
- Money orders made payable to The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
No personal checks.
Georgia Driver's History Requests
Copies of a Motor Vehicle Record “MVR” can be obtained at any Georgia Department of Driver Services location. The only Fayette County location is at:
749 W Lanier Avenue, # 102
Fayetteville, GA 30214
The telephone number is 678-413-8400 or visit the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services’ website.
Incident & Accident Report Requests
The Records Section is responsible for the processing, retention, and storage of incident reports and accident reports. Incident reports, as well as accident reports, are generally made available for dissemination to the public and other authorized individuals within 3 to 5 business days from the date the incident or accident was filed. All reports may be obtained either in person, mail, or email.
Fees
- Accident Reports: $5 per report/per copy (No charge for those individuals involved) or BuyCrash.com
- Incident Reports: .10¢ per page (No charge for those individuals involved)
*The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office will only accept:
- Exact cash
- Business checks
- Certified checks
- Money orders made payable to The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office
No personal checks.
Report Request
Use the incident report request form to request a report.
Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT)
SWAT is deployed in situations that require a specialized tactical approach. This includes high-risk incidents such as domestic violence calls, hostage scenarios, barricaded suspects, active manhunts, the execution of search or arrest warrants, and covert surveillance operations.
Crisis Negotiations
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team operates as part of the Criminal Investigations Division and works alongside the SWAT unit. Its mission is to respond to critical incidents where skilled communication and de-escalation are needed. Members of the team are specially trained in negotiation tactics, crisis intervention, and establishing rapport in high-stress situations. They aim to preserve life, prevent harm to hostages, innocent persons, law enforcement personnel, and the subjects involved, while facilitating a peaceful resolution whenever possible.