BARTOW COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
104 ZENA DRIVE ♦ P.O. BOX 476 ♦ CARTERSVILLE, GEORGIA 30121
Main/Jail: 770-382-5050
Non -Emerg/Dispatch: 770-387-5195
Fax: 678-721-3206
Emergencies: Dial 9-1-1
CLARK MILLSAP
SHERIFF
Jail Quarantine Announcement
In response to some of the jail inmates coming back with positive Covid-19 tests we are quarantining the entire jail population effective today, October 14th. Even though these that have tested positive have been largely asymptomatic (not having bad symptoms like low oxygen levels etc.) we think it is prudent to quarantine to prevent the further spread.
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You will still be able to do video visitation, phone calls, e-mails etc. with the folks in custody.
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We have observed the mistruths that have been posted on social media the last couple of days, I can assure you that we are monitoring all the inmates in the facility and we are testing and following the state health departments guidelines and recommendations.
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We provide medical care to the inmates that far exceeds what most of them receive while they are not in custody.
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Please do not call and ask if your relative or loved one has tested positive, due to HIPPA regulations we cannot release this information to you. If the inmate tests positive they will be told the results of their test and they can share it with you if they wish.
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Please do not believe everything you read on social media, some folks just like to spread rumors and panic when there is no need.
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My jail staff and I took an oath, to protect and serve, this includes people who are incarcerated as well.
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We take this oath very seriously and would never purposefully do anything to endanger the citizens of this county or their loved ones who might be in custody.
Your Sheriff, Clark Millsap
Wilderness Search And Recovery Team
​The Bartow Country Sheriff's Office Wilderness Search And Recovery (WSAR) Team is a volunteer organization composed of local community members with a wide variety of skill-sets that are all committed to serving both the Sheriff's Office and the overall Bartow County community. The WSAR Team was founded in November of 2013 by Lt. Robert Moultrie (Retired) in response to incidents involving lost or missing persons in the wilderness areas of Bartow County. The WSAR Team is available on an ''on-call'' basis, 24/7, to assist the Sheriff's Office during times of need.
The team meets monthly for continuous training in a variety of areas including:
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land navigation
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wilderness first aid
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search procedures/techniques
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wilderness survival
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human-tracking
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lost or missing person behavior analysis
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crime scene preservation
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rope rescue/techniques
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radio operation
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firearm safety
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legal issues
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any other training topics relating to WSAR.
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Team Membership
Membership in the BCSO Wilderness Search And Recovery (WSAR) Team is open to local residents on a volunteer basis. Along with being ''On Call'', the WSAR Team meets on the last Saturday of every month from 9am - 1pm for basic training.
To become a member, you must:
1) Be a full-time State of Georgia resident
2) Possess a valid Georgia Driver's License
3) Submit to a Background Investigation / Criminal Records check
If you are interested in joining the WSAR Team, fill out an application and return it to the BCSO.
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If you have any questions please contact
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Inv. Johnathan Shirley (Ext. 6027)
Bartow Wilderness Search And Recovery Team Leader
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BCSO - WSAR Team
104 Zena Drive
Cartersville, GA 30121
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