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CAREER RETIREMENTS

CRAIG ELDRIDGE

Craig Eldridge came to our agency as a true novice to law enforcement. He quickly embraced the
role of security technician. Craig was the first employee of the agency to earn an IPVM designation
in Video Surveillance Installation and was instrumental in a successful SPLOST project
management integrating the security at the Augusta Judicial Center into our Genetec system. In
addition, Craig took on many support roles, managing the badging program, assisted with budgets,
spreadsheets, forms and other duties. Craig’s participation in the family culture of the agency was
very evident and he participated and assisted in most of the community and social events.

TOM BOETTCHER

After an impressive thirty-five (35) year career with Richmond County, twenty-two (22) years
of which he dedicated to the Richmond County Marshal’s Office, Sgt. Tom Boettcher marks the
end of a professional law enforcement career. Tom remained dedicated to upholding justice and
ensuring public safety. His unwavering commitment to his community has left an indelible mark
on this agency and the lives he touched. Throughout his tenure, he navigated the complexities of
policing with resilience and integrity, earning the respect of colleagues and citizens alike. As he
embarks on this well-deserved retirement, Tom leaves behind a legacy of service and dedication.

ABBY

K-9 Abby was a trailblazer for the Richmond County Marshal’s Office by serving as the very first
explosives detection K-9. During her years of service with the agency, Abby received rigorous
yearly training and testing through the International Police K-9 Association. Abby not only
conducted countless routine daily security sweeps, but also helped ensure safe travels for
numerous VIPs, foreign and domestic dignitaries including United States Presidents and Vice
Presidents. Along with her extremely reliable ability to detect explosives, Abby also had a way of
spreading happiness and comfort to everyone she came into contact with on a daily basis.