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Senate
Resolution 1188
By:
Senator Hamrick of the 30th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the West Georgia Drug Task Force; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
the West Georgia Drug Task Force is made up of men and women dedicated to
combating illicit narcotics activity in West Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
the purpose and mission of the West Georgia Drug Task Force is to effectively
team a cadre of specially trained personnel composed of multiple local law
enforcement officers to combat illicit drug activities within the jurisdictional
boundaries of Carroll, Heard, and Meriwether counties; and
WHEREAS,
their goal is to enhance local law
enforcement́s
capability through the utilization of advanced technical and investigative
techniques in identifying, investigating, and prosecuting persons or
organizations involved in all levels of illicit drug activities within the
jurisdictions of member agencies; and
WHEREAS,
the task force is composed of two agents from Carroll County Sheriff's
Department, two agents from Heard County Sheriff's Department, one agent from
Meriwether County Sheriff's Department, two agents from the Carrollton Police
Department, two agents from the Villa Rica Police Department, and a commander
who is an employee of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; and
WHEREAS,
because methamphetamine use has reached epidemic proportions and is a tremendous
problem in West Georgia, the expertise of this task force is sorely needed in
all aspects of methamphetamine investigations, but particularly in the area of
safely dismantling and effectively cleaning up clandestine labs;
and
WHEREAS,
the agents of the West Georgia Task Force are specially trained and certified in
all areas of methamphetamine investigation, and each agent has also completed a
high risk warrant building entry training that greatly adds to the effectiveness
and safety of their tactical operations; and
WHEREAS,
this task force is the only agency in the immediate area that is certified and
capable of conducting clandestine methamphetamine laboratory investigations;
and
WHEREAS,
the West Georgia Drug Task Force was recognized by the Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council and the Governor's office in the past year as a model unit;
and
WHEREAS,
this group has displayed unprecedented dedication and professionalism, and it is
only fitting this body should recognize the members of the West Georgia Task
Force.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize
and commend the outstanding members of the West Georgia Drug Task Force and
express appreciation and congratulations on their accomplishments.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the West Georgia Drug Task
Force.