DCS Annual Report 2016 | Page 3

As DCS enters our third year of operations, we continue to push tirelessly for transformative, innovative approaches WELCOME MICHAEL NAIL Commissioner recognized thought leader in the field of community supervision, nationally and internationally. It is a privilege to present the 2017 Annual Report for the Department of Community Supervision. When DCS was created, we committed to incorporating evidence-based practices into our operations. This commitment was to ensure that we are doing all that is possible to deliver results that our stakeholders can see—results that change the lives of offenders, their families, and all of Georgia’s communities for the better. I believe that it is because of our commitment to evidence-based practices and to holding fast to our vision and values that DCS has so quickly become a 2017 Annual Report As DCS enters our third year of operations, we continue to push tirelessly for transformative, innovative approaches to increase the success of our work. I am consistently awed by what we are able to do in collaboration with our communities and with our partners in the criminal justice system. As DCS matures, we retain our spirit of exploration and growth. Looking ahead to 2018 and beyond, we know that we must continue to strive for excellence in all facets of our operations. When we do, we have the capacity to make a difference in the lives of every fellow Georgian. 3