Justice & Safety


2023 Strategic Initiatives


2022 Strategic Initiatives 

  • Fully implement the COVID-19 Court Backlog Project to reduce the cases due to the pandemic
  • Improve End-to-End performance of the Justice System by utilization of court standards and technology improvements
  • Operationalize the Justice Diversion Center with cooperation from community partners
  • Transition the County from a COVID-19 response to a Pandemic Readiness and Preparedness protocol
  • Completion of the Jail Feasibility Study
  • Invest and complete construction of a $12M Public Safety Training Center

2021 Strategic Initiatives

  • Implement recommendations to improve end-to-end performance of Fulton County Justice System
  • Continue progress on the results of the Mental Health Task Force Study and implementation of the Stepping Up Initiative
  • Continuing the Implementation of the Physical Security Initiative which provides equipment, surveillance, patrol and other security services to Fulton County owned facilities
  • Invest $10M in the Justice of the Future, multi-year technology enhancement program
  • Invest $9M to construct public safety training and evidence facility
  • Implement the COVID-19 court backlog project to reduce cases from the pandemic

2019 Strategic Initiatives

  • Launch planning and design of a new Animal Control Shelter/Facility
  • Implement a comprehensive Physical Security Plan for county facilities
  • Invest in Behavioral Health capabilities for the Justice System to implement Mental Health Task Force Recommendations
  • Add permanent positions in Justice System to move towards ABA standards
  • Invest in Pre-Arrest Diversion programs to alleviate jail population growth

2018 Strategic Initiatives

  • Investment in the justice system will continue to be a priority in 2018 with an investment of $5.5 million and a refocus on four specific outcomes. 
  • The justice system will evaluate existing programs to develop a robust, measurable, criminal diversion effort.
  • More prosecution resources will be available to improve misdemeanor intake processes and reduce backlogs.