Union County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Deputies for Earning Intermediate Certification

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BLAIRSVILLE, Ga. – The Union County Sheriff’s Office is proud to recognize several deputies who have earned their Intermediate Certification through the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) over the past year.

The Intermediate Certification is a significant professional milestone that requires deputies to be in good standing, complete at least two full years of service, and finish 150 hours of specialized or advanced training. This achievement demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development and enhanced service to the community.

“We want to congratulate these deputies for obtaining this certification, and we thank them for putting in the hard work to represent your Sheriff’s Office well!” the Sheriff’s Office stated.

Deputies who earned Intermediate Certification in the past year:

• Deputy Steve Bennett

• Captain Doug Brackett

• Sgt. Keith Lockwood

• Sgt. Rachel Mann

• Inv. Joshua Owenby

• Sgt. Marc Pilote

• Deputy Zachary Rhoden

• Lt. Dustin Walker

In addition, the Sheriff’s Office recognized the following deputies who had previously obtained the Intermediate Certification:

• Sgt. Joshua Bergen

• Deputy Robert Dorsey

• Deputy David McGregor

The agency expressed gratitude to all recognized deputies, stating, “Thank you all for the hard work and dedication that you put into serving and making yourself better deputies each and every day!”

This recognition highlights the ongoing commitment of Union County’s law enforcement professionals to excellence in training and community service. The Sheriff’s Office continues to prioritize professional growth to better serve the residents of Union County.