Titus Holmes and James Jackson are the newest members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office after they graduated from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Regional Police Academy on Friday.
Captain Chris Railey of CCSO gave the opening remarks before Sheriff Eugene Brantley gave the keynote address. Brantley’s speech emphasized integrity, empathy, and the importance of supporting one another in law enforcement.
As part of the Georgia Basic Law Enforcement Training program — a 20-week, 809-hour curriculum mandated by Georgia POST — graduates received comprehensive training that included:
- Criminal law, constitutional law, and civil procedures
- Patrol techniques, traffic enforcement, and accident investigation
- Arrest procedures, interviews/interrogations, and courtroom testimony
- Defensive tactics, officer survival, and firearms proficiency
- Crisis intervention, mental health awareness, and community relations
- Cultural diversity, ethics, and professional standards
- Hazardous materials response, terrorism awareness, and NIMS/ICS protocols
- Use-of-force decision-making, report writing, and G.C.I.C./communications
This program prepares officers to handle the demands of 21st-century policing with compassion, competence and professionalism.
“We are extremely proud of our newest deputies and the dedication they’ve shown in completing this demanding training. I want to personally thank Sheriff Clay Whittle, Captain Railey, and the entire Columbia County Sheriff’s Office for being such outstanding partners in law enforcement training. Sheriff Whittle’s leadership and generosity are felt across this region, and we’re grateful for all CCSO does to support agencies like ours,” said Sheriff Brantley.
