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CHATHAM COUNTY
SHERIFF


AL ST LAWRENCE

1992 - Present 

Let me take this opportunity to welcome you to the Chatham County Sheriff's Department Web site.  Inside, you will find information about our Department and its' various functions.  Also included in this site are phone numbers and E-mail addresses that you can access for further information as well as our 'Frequently Asked Questions' page for general and specific information.  This site will be updated on a regular basis, so I encourage you to visit often.  You can reach me at (912)652-7632

 
PERSONAL:
Marital Status: Married.
Born in Dover, New Hampshire - July 12, 1934.

EDUCATION:
Educated in parochial and public schools in Rochester, New Hampshire.
Graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy - 1966.

MILITARY SERVICE:
Enlisted United States Air Force - January, 1952.
Stationed at Hunter Air Force Base, Savannah, Georgia. Discharged January, 1956 - Honorable Discharge.

EMPLOYMENT:
Chatham County Police Patrolman - March 15, 1959. Ascended through ranks as Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Asst Chief of Police. Appointed Chief of Police August, 1971. Retired as Chief in April, 1992 and was elected as Sheriff in Chatham County - May, 1992.

AWARDS:

  • Chatham County Policeman of the Year - 1965.
  • Appointed to GA Organized Crime Prev. Council by Gov. James E. Carter - 1973
  • Appointed to Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (POST) Regulatory agency over all Peace Officers in State of Georgia) - 1985. Reappointed by Gov. Joe Frank Harris - 1989. Currently serving as Chairman for second term.
  • Elected President of Island Exchange Club - 1986.
  • Awarded Executive Certificate - July 1987. Highest level of achievement for Peace Officers in the State of Georgia.
  • Past President of FBI National Academy Associates.
  • Appointed by City of Savannah to Crime Collaborative.
  • Member of Olympic Security Support Group.
  • Four term President of Chatham County Chief's Association.
  • Member of Chatham County Emergency Medical Advisory Council.
  • Georgia Sheriff's Association Distinguished Humanitarian Award - 1992.
  • Georgia Chief's of Police Assoc. Outstanding Chief Award - 1990.
  • Georgia Sheriff's Association Sheriff of the Year - 1995.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • Georgia Sheriff's Association
  • National Sheriff's Association
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police
  • FBI National Academy Associates Georgia Chapter
  • Peace Officers Association of Georgia
  • Member of Islands Exchange Club
  • Member of Peace Officers Annuity and Benefit Fund

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