Gang Resistance Education And Training
Drug Enforcement Administration
Criminal Investigations Division
The Thomas County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division is comprised of six (6) personnel employed by the Sheriff. There are five (5) Investigators and one (1) administrative assistant. This office investigates crimes reported to the Sheriff's Office and assists the smaller towns in the area. The Sheriff's Office is a liaison with the City Police Department and the State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. The majority of the Investigators have secondary duties such as being a Hostage Negotiator and a member of the S.W.A.T.
The CID also maintains the Thomas County Sex Offenders Registry.
Lt. Tim Watkins, Chief Investigator