ACCOUNTABLE. RESPECTFUL. COMMITTED.

Our Legacy of Service

The McIntosh County Sheriff's Office is a professional, proactive full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing the best possible service and protection to the citizens and visitors of our community. Services provided by the McIntosh County Sheriff's Office encompass uniformed patrol operations, criminal investigations, and the management of the adult detention center.

Created in a hand-drawn illustrative style, this image celebrates the coastal character, history, and communities of McIntosh County, Georgia.

Inspired by the county’s distinctive Lowcountry landscape, the artwork highlights Darien, South Newport, Townsend, Eulonia, Crescent, Carnigan, Ridgeville, Shellman Bluff, and Sapelo Island, surrounded by sweeping marshlands, moss-draped live oaks, and the waterways that have shaped the area for generations.

Iconic local imagery—including Darien’s working shrimp boats, the historic Sapelo Island Lighthouse, Townsend’s Smallest Church in America — reflects the county’s unique blend of maritime heritage, rural communities, and coastal beauty.

Created in a hand-drawn illustrative style, this image celebrates the coastal character, history, and communities of McIntosh County, Georgia.

Criminal
Investigations

The Criminal Investigations Division works to protect our community through professional investigations, uncovering the truth and pursuing justice. efforts.

Patrol
Division

The Patrol Division provides 24/7 law enforcement services across McIntosh County with deputies assigned in three patrol zones for responsive countywide coverage.

We maintain specialized divisions dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our residents through professional law enforcement and investigative excellence.

Units & Operations

Judicial
Bureau

Protecting McIntosh County’s courts and schools through professional service, security, integrity, and strong community partnerships.

Traffic
Unit

The Traffic Unit operates under the Enforcement Bureau and is tasked with enforcing traffic laws, investigating collisions, and conducting speed enforcement to enhance public safety in McIntosh County. Deputies in this unit are trained to handle high-risk traffic incidents and their mission emphasizes professionalism, and public service.

Detention
Center

Providing safe, secure, and professional detention services while upholding accountability, dignity, respect, and integrity for the citizens of McIntosh County.

Marine
Unit

Protecting McIntosh County’s waterways through proactive patrols, boating safety, emergency response, and dedicated service to residents and visitors.

Communications/Dispatch

CONNECTING CITIZENS WITH EMERGENCY SERVICES AND SUPPORT

Coordinates emergency communications, supports public safety responses, and connects citizens with the resources and assistance they need during critical situations.

Training
Unit

Advances professional development and public safety through standards-based training that prepares personnel to serve with skill, confidence, and professionalism.

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ACCOUNTABLE. RESPECTFUL. COMMITTED.

Our Legacy of Service

Criminal Investigations

Patrol Division

Units & Operations

Judicial Bureau

Traffic Unit

Detention Center

Marine Unit