Bryan County Sheriff's Office

08/28/2026

🌟 BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET CAPTAIN FUTCH! 🌟

Today we’re taking you behind the walls of the Bryan County Detention Center to introduce you to the man responsible for keeping it all running smoothly. Meet Captain John Futch, our Jail Administrator!

Running a detention center is a 24-hour-a-day operation, and there are a LOT of moving parts.

Captain Futch oversees the staff who keep our detention center operating every day. That includes our detention officers, transport deputies, nurses and kitchen staff. From making sure shifts are covered and inmates are transported where they need to go, to ensuring meals are prepared and medical needs are addressed, Captain Futch is responsible for making sure the people and pieces are in place to keep the facility operating safely and efficiently.

Keeping a detention center running takes a tremendous amount of coordination, teamwork and responsibility. Captain Futch is the one tasked with keeping that team on track and making sure the day-to-day operations of the detention center run as smoothly as possible.

And when you're responsible for a facility that never closes, there really isn't such a thing as a slow day.

When he finally gets a chance for a break, Captain Futch enjoys spending time with his wife, Wendy, and the two of them enjoy going on cruises. We can't blame him. After overseeing a place that operates 24/7, getting on a ship and sailing away for a few days sounds pretty good to us!

Captain Futch, today the spotlight is yours! Thank you for everything you do for BCSO and for the work you put in every day to keep our Detention Center running! 💙

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08/27/2026

In a world full of Jolenes, be a Dolly. 💗

The world lost an icon this week, and heaven gained an angel with a whole lot of sparkle.

Like so many others, our hearts at the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office hurt a little with the passing of Dolly Parton. She was more than an incredible singer and songwriter. She was known for her kindness, generosity, humor, faith, and for using her success to make life a little better for others.

So, in honor of Dolly, our front table got a makeover. A little pink, a few flowers, some butterflies, plenty of color, and of course, Dolly herself.

Our flag is at half-staff in her memory, and if you walk through our halls today, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll hear a Dolly song playing from one of our offices.

Some people leave behind songs.
Some leave behind a legacy.
Dolly left us both.

Rest easy, Dolly. We will always love you. 💗

08/26/2026

🌟 BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET MAJOR JACOBS! 🌟

Today’s spotlight goes to someone responsible for keeping a whole lot of things around here moving... literally. Meet Major Larry Jacobs!

With an entire fleet of Sheriff’s Office vehicles on the road every day, keeping them maintained and ready for service is no small task. Major Jacobs coordinates our fleet maintenance, making sure vehicles get the service and repairs they need so our deputies can get where they need to go.

His job also starts with our vehicles before they ever make it into service. When BCSO gets a new vehicle, Major Jacobs coordinates the process of getting it outfitted with all the equipment it needs for the job. From lights and radios to all the other equipment that turns a regular vehicle into a fully equipped patrol vehicle, he makes sure it gets where it needs to go and gets done.

And vehicles aren’t the only thing on his list.

Major Jacobs also helps keep maintenance at the Bryan County Detention Center moving. When something needs to be repaired, serviced or addressed at the jail, he works to get the right people scheduled and the job taken care of.

And let us tell you... keeping up with a jail that’s 30 years old is no easy job!

This is one of those jobs that happens mostly behind the scenes, but it has an impact on nearly every part of our day-to-day operations.

When he’s not busy keeping BCSO moving, Major Jacobs is also involved with the Shriners Club, an organization known for its commitment to helping children and supporting communities.

Major Jacobs, today the spotlight is yours! Thank you for everything you do to keep BCSO up, running and ready to go! 💙

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08/24/2026

🚔 HANDS ACROSS THE BORDER STARTS TODAY!

The Bryan County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Georgia and neighboring states for the annual Hands Across the Border traffic safety campaign, running August 24–28.

With Labor Day weekend right around the corner, you can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence on the roads as agencies work together to keep dangerous driving behaviors in check.

The goal is simple: fewer crashes, fewer injuries and fewer lives lost on our roadways.

So, whether you're staying close to home or getting an early start on your Labor Day travels, please remember:

Buckle up.
Put the phone down.
Slow down.
And if you've been drinking, don't drive.

BCSO is proud to participate alongside our law enforcement partners to help keep Bryan County and our surrounding communities safe.

Hands Across the Border | August 24–28

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08/21/2026

🌟 BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET CYNTHIA! 🌟

Today, we’re introducing you to another one of the people working behind the scenes to keep the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office running smoothly. Meet Cynthia Sims, our Office Administrator!

Cynthia handles a side of the Sheriff’s Office that the public may not see, but trust us... we definitely notice if it isn’t done. 😂

She oversees payroll, keeps our bank accounts in order, manages the agency’s credit card accounts and helps make sure the financial side of our day-to-day operations stays on track.

And if keeping up with all of that wasn’t enough, Cynthia also supervises our Administrative Secretary and Requisitions Clerk, helping keep the front office organized and moving in the right direction.

Basically, while the rest of us are busy doing our jobs, Cynthia is helping make sure the bills are handled, the numbers add up and, most importantly, everybody gets paid.

But keeping things in order isn’t Cynthia’s only specialty. If you walk into our office and notice the table out front decorated for the latest season or holiday, that’s Cynthia’s handiwork! She keeps things festive around here and makes sure our front office gets a little seasonal personality throughout the year.

When she isn’t keeping us organized or changing out decorations, Cynthia enjoys spending time with her family. That youngest grandboy keeps her running! 💙

A lot of what Cynthia does happens quietly behind the scenes, but her work touches nearly every part of this agency. We certainly couldn’t keep things running as smoothly without her.

Cynthia, today the spotlight is yours! Thank you for everything you do for BCSO and for keeping this place running AND festive! 😊

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08/19/2026

🌟 BEHIND THE SCENES: MEET TOMMIE! 🌟

If you’ve ever called the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office main line or walked through our front doors, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve already met (or at least talked to) Tommie Crummett.

Tommie is our Administrative Secretary, but that title only begins to describe what he does around here.

He’s the voice on the other end of the main phone line, the person helping citizens who walk into our office, and the one keeping court papers and distributions moving where they need to go. He also handles civil process - all while managing the steady stream of questions, requests and “Hey Tommie…” moments that come with keeping a Sheriff’s Office running.

There are a whole lot of moving parts inside BCSO that most people never see, and Tommie is one of the people making sure those parts keep moving. We simply couldn't keep this place running as smoothly without someone in his shoes.

But there's more to Tommie than the front office.

Around here, he’s also one of the biggest champions of our annual blood drive - something he takes seriously and encourages the rest of us to support each year.

And when he clocks out? Tommie says life pretty much has three modes: “work, gym, dad.” 💪 He’s a proud dad to a 5-year-old, so we have a feeling the “dad” part may actually be the most demanding of the three!

Tommie’s work may happen mostly behind the scenes, but his impact is felt throughout our entire agency and by the citizens we serve every day.

All of this makes him the perfect person to kick off our new series recognizing the people who don't always get the spotlight, but absolutely deserve it.

Tommie, today the spotlight is yours. Thank you for everything you do for BCSO and our community! 💙

Help us show Tommie some appreciation in the comments!

08/18/2026

YOU KNOW THE BADGE… BUT DO YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT?

When you think of the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office, you probably think of the deputies you see patrolling our roads, responding to calls and serving throughout our community.

But there’s another team you may not see nearly as often.

They’re answering phones, managing records, handling paperwork, keeping up with finances, helping citizens, supporting our deputies and taking care of countless details that keep this office moving every single day.

They don’t always get the spotlight.

We’re about to change that. 💙

Over the next several weeks, we’re introducing you to some of the incredible people who work behind the scenes at the Bryan County Sheriff’s Office.......and we decided a regular staff photo just wasn’t going to cut it. 😉

So we gave everyone a little...... makeover.

Twice a week, we’ll reveal a new caricature and introduce you to the real person behind it. We'll tell you what they do, why their work matters, and maybe a little about who they are when they’re not keeping BCSO running.

Some of these faces may be familiar. Others may be completely new to you.
But every one of them is an important part of our team.

First reveal coming soon!!!
Who’s ready to meet the people behind BCSO?

08/17/2026

BOOOOOO MONDAY. 👎

There. We said it.

Anyway...

Be safe out there. Friday is only 4 business days away.

08/14/2026

🏈 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐘 🏈
🆚 Ridgeland
📆 Friday, August 14
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🕥 Kick-off 7:00 PM.
📍 Bryan County High School Stadium

08/14/2026

You really can't make this stuff up.

A deputy made a traffic stop today and asked the driver for his license.

He didn't have it.

So the deputy asked if he had any other form of identification with him.

The driver handed him.... his booking sheet from a recent trip to jail.

That's certainly one way to introduce yourself. Turns out a booking sheet does not double as a driver's license.

Unfortunately, after running his name and date of birth, the deputy discovered his license was suspended.

And just like that.... he had himself a brand-new booking sheet. 😬

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