What Georgia Sheriffs' Association does

Georgia Sheriffs' Association is a non-profit professional membership association established in the early 1950s to support the Office of Sheriff in Georgia. It serves as the official statewide body for all 159 elected sheriffs who serve as the constitutional chief law enforcement officers of each Georgia county, along with their deputies, jailers, and civilian staff. The association is headquartered at 1000 Sheriffs Way, Madison, GA, and operates with a staff in the 11-50 employee range under Executive Director J. Terry Norris.

The organization delivers a portfolio of services organized around four pillars: training and certification (Senior Deputy Training, 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course, and the 26+ year Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) operated in partnership with Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies); member benefits and operational support (Office of Sheriff Accreditation Program, Civil Process Division, Jail Management support, Court Security, Sex Offender Registry, Certified Process Server Registry, Secondary Metals Recycler Registry, Survivor Benefits providing a $2,500 line-of-duty death benefit, and the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund); publications and engagement (The Georgia Sheriff quarterly magazine, annual conferences including Sheriffs' Summer Training Conference); and youth and community programs (C.H.A.M.P.S. summer conferences and sponsorship of Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes). Training programs grant P.O.S.T. hours through a partnership with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GPOST).

The business model is structured around four revenue streams: recurring membership dues from Georgia's 159 elected sheriffs, sheriff's office staff, and honorary public members; donations (including tribute programs); specialty license plate (car tag) sales through the Georgia Department of Motor Vehicles; and training program fees, though many senior deputy courses are offered free of charge. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the association markets through its website, quarterly magazine, annual conferences, and direct outreach via the 159 county sheriff's offices statewide. The Customer base is overwhelmingly public-sector government entities with no venture-style revenue acceleration signals.

Name

Georgia Sheriffs' Association

Legal name

Georgia Sheriffs' Association

Website

https://georgiasheriffs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is a statewide non-profit professional association, founded in the early 1950s, that serves all 159 elected Georgia sheriffs and their staff through P.O.S.T.-certified training, accreditation, registry services, survivor benefits, and the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund, while engaging public honorary members and donors.

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Product category

Law Enforcement Professional Association Services

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Courts (922110), Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (9221)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

School Resource Officer (SRO) & Law Enforcement Liaison Services (EDAEACAL), State/Provincial Corrections, Probation & Parole Administration (BPAIABAF)

Keywords

• Law enforcement training
• Sheriff accreditation programs
• Professional membership association
• Jail management services
• Court security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mcdonough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from Georgia's 159 elected sheriffs and honorary/public members. Honorary membership funds are used to provide training for sheriffs and their staff.
2. Donations: Public donations supporting the association's mission and programs, including tribute programs for honoring individuals.
3. Specialty License Plates: Sales of front car tags featuring sheriff-related designs, with proceeds supporting the association.
4. Training Program Fees: Fees charged for various training courses and certifications, including the 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course. Many training programs are offered free of charge.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Georgia Sheriffs' Association is a non-profit professional membership association that provides training, certification, accreditation, advocacy, and operational support services to Georgia's 159 elected sheriffs and their offices. Its core offerings include law enforcement training programs (Senior Deputy Training, 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course), the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE), Office of Sheriff Accreditation, Sheriffs' Retirement Fund administration, survivor benefits, sex offender registry, jail management reporting, and youth safety programs such as C.H.A.M.P.S.

Product overview

Georgia Sheriffs' Association is a professional association providing a portfolio of services to Georgia's 159 elected sheriffs. The organization offers a unified platform of training programs (Senior Deputy Training, 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course, GILEE international exchange), membership services (Honorary Membership with benefits), publications (Georgia Sheriff Magazine), and operational support services (Jail Report, Sex Offender Registry, Survivor Benefits, Sheriffs' Retirement Fund). Programs like C.H.A.M.P.S. and the Accreditation Program extend the organization's reach to youth safety and professional standards. The portfolio is organized around core pillars: training and certification, member benefits, operational support, and youth programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GILEE (Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange): International law enforcement exchange program enabling peer-to-peer executive law enforcement training with counterparts from over 25 countries and 25 states.

Products and services

• C.H.A.M.P.S. Program A youth-focused safety and awareness initiative for young people, featuring annual summer conferences for instructors. Targeted at sheriff's offices and the communities they serve.
• Senior Deputy Training Specialized training modules for deputy sheriffs covering topics including domestic violence, crime scene management, mental health transports, prisoner transports, bonding procedures, civil process, sex offender registry, search procedures, public relations, ethics, court services, and advanced report writing. Many courses are offered free of charge.
• 80/45 Hour Basic Jail Officer Course A mandated certification course providing basic training for jail officers, required for any employee supervising inmates in Georgia sheriff's offices.
• Georgia Sheriff Magazine Quarterly magazine provided to members featuring association news, law enforcement articles, and position statements.
• Honorary Membership Annual membership program for public supporters providing personalized membership cards, bumper stickers, window decals, and magazine subscription, with proceeds supporting sheriff training programs.
• Survivor Benefits Provides a $2,500 death benefit to any sheriff's office employee who dies in the line of duty, along with guidance on federal and state survivor benefits.
• Sheriffs' Retirement Fund Retirement fund management program for Georgia sheriffs including membership, fund management, benefits, retiree services, and court-related services.
• Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE) International peer-to-peer executive law enforcement training program in partnership with Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, enabling sheriffs to meet with counterparts from over 25 countries and 25 states for best practices exchange.
• Jail Report Jail reporting system allowing Georgia sheriff's offices to submit jail data and statistics.
• Sex Offender Registry Registry service for tracking and managing sex offender information within sheriff's jurisdiction in Georgia.
• Office of Sheriff Accreditation Program Accreditation program enabling Georgia sheriff's offices to meet recognized professional standards.
• Certified Process Server Registry Online registry at gsacpsregistry.org for certified process servers operating in Georgia.
• Secondary Metals Recycler Registry Online registration portal at gsaportal.com for secondary metals recyclers operating in Georgia.
• Chaplains' Division Chaplaincy program providing spiritual and pastoral support services to Georgia sheriff's offices, their personnel, and the communities they serve.
• Civil Process Division Division dedicated to supporting sheriff's offices in the service of civil process, including training on civil process procedures.
• Court Security Services Program supporting court security operations at Georgia county courthouses staffed by sheriff's offices.
• Jail Management Program supporting jail management operations and best practices across Georgia county jails operated by sheriffs.

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Georgia State University - Andrew Young School of Policy StudiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association partners with Georgia State University's Andrew Young School of Policy Studies to operate the Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange (GILEE). This partnership enables peer-to-peer executive law enforcement training, allowing Georgia sheriffs to meet with counterparts from more than 25 countries and 25 states to exchange ideas on best practices for effective and humane policing.
• Georgia Sheriffs' Youth HomescoreOthersThe association sponsors Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, which provides residential care for youth. Platinum membership sponsorship relationship with logo placement on GSA website.
• CorrectHealthminorOthersPlatinum corporate member with logo displayed on GSA website as a supporter of the association.
• Legacy CommissaryminorOthersPlatinum corporate member with logo displayed on GSA website as a supporter of the association.
• National Sheriffs' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational membership organization serving sheriffs across the United States. Listed as a link of interest, indicating collaborative relationship at the national level.
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (GPOST)coreTechnology or IntegrationState agency responsible for setting training standards for peace officers. The association's training programs grant P.O.S.T. hours for certified deputies.
• Georgia Bureau of InvestigationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency partner through which public alert systems (Levi's Call, Mattie's Call, Kimberly's Call, Blue Alert) are activated for local law enforcement agencies.
• Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatewide organization of county governments. Listed as link of interest indicating collaborative relationship.
• Georgia Association of Chiefs of PoliceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization of police chiefs. Listed as link of interest indicating collaborative relationship.
• Georgia Municipal AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization representing Georgia's cities. Listed as link of interest indicating collaborative relationship.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Sheriffs' Association: National-level membership organization for sheriffs across the United States. Directly comparable as a peer-tier sheriff membership body, but operates federally with a broader remit and larger scale than GSA's state-focused scope.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Global membership organization for law enforcement leaders offering training, policy resources, and certification. Comparable as a peer-tier training and advocacy body, though its membership spans all law enforcement ranks rather than sheriffs specifically.

Regional players

• Tennessee Sheriffs' Association: Tennessee-based association offering training, scholarships, and youth programs for sheriffs. Comparable to GSA in mission and program mix, focused on an adjacent Southeastern state.
• Alabama Sheriffs' Association: State membership association for Alabama sheriffs providing training, youth homes, and advocacy. A regional peer operating in a neighboring Southeastern state with a comparable sheriff-centric governance structure.

Others

• Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police: Statewide Georgia association representing municipal police chiefs. Adjacent rather than directly competing, since GSA serves sheriffs and this body serves city police chiefs, but both operate in Georgia law enforcement training and advocacy.
• National Fraternal Order of Police: Largest US law enforcement membership organization with state and local lodges. Adjacent comparable as a dues-driven, member-supported law enforcement association, though organized around sworn officers rather than the elected sheriff officeholder model.

Direct peers

• Texas Sheriffs' Association: Membership association for Texas sheriffs providing training, legislative advocacy, and operational support. Comparable in structure, mission, and revenue model to GSA, though operating in a much larger state.
• Florida Sheriffs' Association: State-level membership association for Florida sheriffs offering training, certifications, and youth programs. The closest functional peer to GSA, mirroring its mix of training, accreditation, and youth-focused initiatives at comparable scale.
• California State Sheriffs' Association: Membership body for California sheriffs providing legislative advocacy, training, and youth programs such as the SEARCH program. Closely analogous to GSA's C.H.A.M.P.S. and accreditation offerings.
• North Carolina Sheriffs' Association: State-level professional association for North Carolina sheriffs offering training, accreditation, and legislative representation. Directly parallel in scope, governance, and target membership to GSA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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