FIELD OPERATIONS
OUR PURPOSE
Field and Support Operations is responsible for providing comprehensive law enforcement and related services to Henry County, through dedicated sworn and civilian professional staff, serving with integrity, impartiality, and community service. Our mission is to prevent crime, preserve order, and protect life, property, and the rights of all persons. We will actively partner with our community to serve, effectively and compassionately, in a diverse and thriving Henry County, holding ourselves to the highest expectations of respect and fairness to all.
Field and Support Operations’ responsibilities are managed within three primary sections:
ADMINISTRATION
- Telecom (Warrants and Records Management)
- Warrants Service
- Sex Offender Registry
- Domestic Violence Unit
- Property and Evidence
- Vehicle Fleet
OPERATIONS
- Patrol and Crime Suppression
- Transport Operations
- Civil Processes
- Extraditions
- Events Management
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
- School Resource Officers
- SWAT- Tactical Operations
- K-9 Unit
- Special Investigations Unit
- Gangs and Narcotics Investigations
- Fugitive and Intelligence Unit Support
- Federal Task Forces
- Motorcycle Unit
- Honor Guard
COLONEL ANTONIO CATLIN
COMMANDER OF FIELD SUPPORT OPERATIONS
Colonel Catlin has over 29-years of accredited law enforcement service. He has lived in Henry County for over 15-years. Colonel Catlin attended Saint Leo University and earned his master’s degree in Critical Incident Management. He is a graduate of the FBINA, National Academy Class of 276, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston, and the (IACP) Leadership in Police Organizations.
Before joining the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Colonel Catlin worked for the DeKalb County Police Department. He progressed through the ranks and served in many areas to include Assistant Chief over the Criminal Investigation Division, Internal Affairs Unit Commander, and aide to the Chief of Police.
Colonel Catlin takes pride in serving and protecting the citizens of Henry County to make it a safe place to live, work and play.