Sheriff Frank Reynolds


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Sheriff Frank Reynolds was sworn into office on January 1, 2017 as the 39th Sheriff of Cherokee County, Georgia.

Sheriff Reynolds has been a resident of Cherokee County since 1982. He began his law enforcement career in 1994 with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Reynolds is committed to serving Cherokee County with honesty, transparency, and integrity. As a Georgia Constitutional Officer, Sheriff Reynolds is mandated to oversee warrant service and civil process, maintain the adult detention center, courthouse security and provide general law enforcement within Cherokee County.

Sheriff Reynolds is a graduate of Riverside Military Academy, earned Bachelor’s Degree from Reinhardt University and holds a Masters of Public Administration from Columbus State University. Sheriff Reynolds is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia class 244, and the Georgia Law Enforcement Command College.

Sheriff Reynolds is married to Dr. Jennifer DeBord Reynolds and is the proud father of three.

Personal History

  • 55 years of age
  • Married to Dr. Jennifer Reynolds
  • 3 Children
  • Cherokee County resident since 1982

Education

  • Master of Public Administration, Justice Administration, Columbus State University
  • Bachelor's Degree, Reinhardt University
  • Associate's Degree, Reinhardt University
  • Riverside Military Academy, Gainesville, Ga.

Professional Development Certifications

  • Executive Certification, P.O.S.T.
  • Management Certification, P.O.S.T.
  • Supervision Certification, P.O.S.T.
  • Advanced Certification, P.O.S.T.
  • Intermediate Certification, P.O.S.T.
  • Senior Deputy Certification, G.S.A.

Instructor Certifications

  • Firearms Instructor
  • Shotgun Instructor
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • ALERRT Instructor
  • SFST Instructor
  • General Instructor

Awards

  • Medal of Bravery
  • Meritorious Service Award
  • Sheriff's Commendation Award, x3
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving Officer of the Year, MADD
  • Reinhardt University 10 Under 10 Annual Award
  • Special Recognition from the Department of State
  • Legion of Merit

Prior Experience

  • Pickens Sheriff's Office, Captain, 2008-2016
  • Acworth Police Department, 2008
  • Department of State, WPPS HTP, 2005-2008
  • Cherokee Sheriff's Office, Watch Commander, 1994-2005

Management Training

  • FBI National Academy, Class 244
  • Command College, Columbus State University
  • Professional Management Program, Columbus State University
  • Georgia Chiefs of Police Executive Training
  • Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange to Israel (GILEE)
  • National Sheriff's Institute

Advanced Training Certifications

  • Master SWAT, CSRA
  • Advance SWAT, CSRA
  • Basic SWAT, CSRA
  • Advance Marksman/Observer, GPSTC
  • Basic Marksman/Observer, GPSTC
  • Marksman/Observer, US Army MP School
  • Narco-Terrorism Personal Protection, US Army MP School
  • High-Threat Person Protection, WPPS I&II, Department of State

Community Involvement

  • Appointed by Governor to serve on the Sheriff's Retirement Fund of Georgia Board of Directors.
  • Appointed by Lt. Governor to serve on the Georgia Department of Driver Services Board of Directors
  • Rotary Club of Canton
  • Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, Former Board Member
  • Cherokee Couty Historical Society, Former Board Member
  • Published Editorials