Office of Professional Standards Division

The Office of Professional Standards (OPS) supports the mission and core beliefs of the Sandersville Police Department and is dedicated to protecting the integrity of the department through ensuring adherence to ethical standards, training, and commitment to public service. O.P.S. is the department’s standard of integrity, professionalism, and transparency.

The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for:

• All Departmental Training
• Internal Affairs
• Recruitment and Hiring Process
• Policies and Standards
• Community Relations
• Risk Management
• State Certification

The O.P.S. Division is commanded by Major Brian Shelton. MAJ. Shelton began his Law Enforcement career in 2009 with the Sandersville Police Department. Since then, MAJ. Shelton worked for a variety of law enforcement agencies, working his way up to the rank of Captain with the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. MAJ. Shelton is a State Certified Instructor, to include General Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Driving Instructor and Taser Instructor.

State Certification is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the Sandersville Police Department State Certification Process. (State Certification Standard 3.3 & 3.4)

WHAT IS STATE CERTIFICATION?
Certification status represents a significant professional achievement for a law enforcement agency. Certification acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures conceptually sound and operationally effective. Certification is about best practices. The Certification Program provides a comprehensive blueprint for effective, professional law enforcement. Program staff at the GACP are prepared to make their knowledge, experience, and resources available to help your agency become certified. We encourage you to contact us to obtain more information on the program. It is the role of the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program to establish standards promoting professionalism in law enforcement, oversee the State Certification process, and award certification status to Georgia Law Enforcement agencies that meet the established standards.

State Certification is managed by Wanda Peacock. Wanda Peacock began her Law Enforcement career in 2002 with the Sandersville Police Department. Wanda Peacock worked her way through the ranks to the rank of Lieutenant. Wanda Peacock obtained many certifications through her career to include her Supervisory and Managerial Certification, as well as obtaining her Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

O.P.S. Major Brian Shelton

Phone: 478-552-3121

Email: bshelton@sandersvillega.org

Certification Manager Wanda Peacock

Phone: 478-552-31-21

Email: wpeacock@sandersvillega.org