Capt. Chris Traylor

The Uniform Patrol Division is responsible for answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, accident investigation and preliminary investigation into criminal activity. The Uniform Patrol Division is organized into three teams and also includes the Special Operations Unit, which contains an accident reconstruction team. The Uniform Patrol Division patrols twenty-four hours a day, utilizing vehicles, motorcycles and bicycles. Specially-trained K-9 units are also part of the Uniform Patrol Division.

• Community Policing
• Dive Team
• K-9
• Special Operations
• SWAT Team

The Community-oriented Policing Unit operates under the Uniform Patrol Division. Along with the precincts at Lakeview Estates, Honey Creek and Irwin Bridge, they also maintain the school resource officer program, programs taught in schools such as C.H.A.M.P.S. and G.R.E.A.T. , Neighborhood Watch, and memberships in several community groups. The precincts are not open 24-hours a day, but citizens may contact the Sheriff’s Office to schedule a meeting with a deputy.

The Rockdale County Dive Team is responsible for all water recovery operations conducted in Rockdale County. The primary mission of the team is the recovery of physical evidence that has been disposed of in the water. This includes the recovery of bodies, weapons, vehicles and other items which may be considered evidence. The team includes members from the Sheriff's Office and the Fire Department.

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office has three full time K-9’s and three trained, certified K-9 deputies. The teams are trained in narcotic detection, tracking, apprehension and article/building searches. One of the primarily responsibilities of each K-9 is the interdiction of all types of illegal narcotics. The K-9 deputies also respond to requests from other divisions for assistance, as well as other agencies.

The Special Operations Unit is tasked with the enforcement of traffic laws, the response to serious or fatal motor vehicle crashes, and the creation and implementation of proactive traffic enforcement initiatives and safety programs. If you would like to request Special Operations assistance with a traffic problem, please just click here!!!

Sheriff Jeff Wigington formed the elite SWAT team in January, 1999. Due to the county’s rapid growth, the Sheriff felt it necessary to form a specialized unit to resolve high-risk situations. We believe that a well-managed team response to a critical incident usually results in a successful resolution. The main objective of the team is to take control of a situation in which the life of a deputy or citizen may be in jeopardy. This team is made up of dedicated deputies who have volunteered for the position. Each team member was required to pass an oral interview, psychological testing, firearms testing and physical fitness evaluation. These individuals are highly motivated and maintain a higher degree of physical conditioning, training and preparation. Our training consists of physical preparation, firearms and mock scenarios. The training becomes very intense during the scenarios, for we know that during real situations there are no second chances or “time outs.”