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MISSION

DEAR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY,
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE CITIZENS AND VISITORS OF
In times of challenge and change, it is resilience and perseverance that bind us together, helping us navigate
the roughest waters and emerge stronger. Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on these two vital qualities AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY WITH A CLEAN COMMUNITY AND
and the role they play not only in our personal journeys but in the collective strength of our community.
SAFE FACILITIES IN WHICH TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY, AND TO
RESILIENCE is the ability to adapt and recover in the face of adversity. It is the inner strength that allows us
to bounce back from setbacks, whether they are personal, professional, or societal. Life’s obstacles are inevitable, ENSURE THE EFFICIENT, IMPARTIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
but it is our response to them that defines us. Resilience does not mean we are unaffected by hardship, nor does OF JUDICIAL PROCESS WITH A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVING THE
it mean we never falter. It means that even in the face of difficulty, we find the courage to rise again. It is the
unwavering belief that each challenge is an opportunity for growth. OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.
PERSEVERANCE, closely tied to resilience, is the commitment to keep moving forward, even when the path
seems uncertain. It is the long-term determination to stay the course, to continue even when the journey feels exhausting.
Perseverance is the force that keeps us from giving up when we encounter roadblocks. It fuels us through the tough times
and serves as a reminder that success is often a product of consistency and grit rather than immediate results.
Together, resilience and perseverance have the power to transform adversity into triumph. It’s important for us to remember that
as a community, we are never alone in this journey. We support one another, share our strength, and rise together. Each of us may
be facing different challenges, but it is through our collective resolve that we can overcome any hardship.
As we look to the future, let us foster an environment where resilience is celebrated, and perseverance is encouraged. Let’s
remind ourselves that setbacks are not the end but merely steppingstones on the way to progress. Through collaboration and In 2022, our agency was one of the first law enforcement agencies in the state of Georgia
mutual support, we will continue to face challenges head-on and emerge stronger than ever before. to participate in the ABLE (Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement) training. The
May we always draw on the strength within us, and may we always be a source of strength for one another. Together, let us show Richmond County Marshal’s Office remains committed to enhancing our culture of
the world that no obstacle is too great, no setback too daunting, for a community bound by resilience and perseverance. service and accountability by having four employees who are certified instructors that
continue to provide ongoing training each year for our agency. We remain committed
WE ARE AUGUSTA STRONG .
to continuing our promise of building a culture of peer intervention that prevents harm
and promotes professional standards and conduct. We remain committed to leading the
law enforcement profession into the future.

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