The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (GSA) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose membership is limited to 159 elected sheriffs. Nearly 70,000 Honorary Members support the Office of Sheriff through the Association. Founded in 1954, GSA serves the citizens of Georgia by supporting the needs of the law enforcement community. It has grown to be one of the largest and most successful state law enforcement associations in the nation.
To promote and improve law enforcement in Georgia, to provide training and education for sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and other sheriff’s office staff, and to maintain an active voice in the Georgia General Assembly on matters relating to public safety, law enforcement and Georgia’s criminal and juvenile justice systems.
The Association provides professional training and education programs, and operational and technical assistance relative to the Office of Sheriff.
The education and training provided by the Association impacts the lives of every person in the state by helping sheriffs and their offices to better serve and protect you and your community.
Yes. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association and Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes are both recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as 501(c)(3) organizations and all gifts are tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
The headquarters office is located at 1000 Sheriffs Way in Madison, Georgia.
NO! – Never. GSA has never used telemarketing as a method of raising funds. If you receive a call reportedly from the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association, it is a fraudulent call. We strongly suggest you hang up, contact your local sheriff and advise him of the call. Please see our telephone solicitation policy.