Employees honored for military service
Three parole board employees received recognition at the February 2019 Parole Board Meeting. These employees received an honor bestowed by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP).
"Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom" was initiated in 2004 by GACP to honor the brave men and women who served both our law enforcement community and the U.S. Armed Services.
"We want to thank all of our parole employees who are Veterans, the men and women, who have served our country. These three honorees are certainly deserving as are many others," stated Exec. Director of Parole Chris Barnett.
The recognition program was established to honor returning veterans from operations overseas who work in law enforcement. Each recipient was awarded a "Certificate of Gratitude" and a "GACP/United States Armed Services" lapel pin.
The honorees were Craig Flint, Chief Parole Investigator, Randall Wright, Hearing Examiner and J.P. Miller, Senior Victim Services Specialist.
"That’s what a pardon does; helps to restore that former offender and assist in the continuation of that person’s success as a contributing member of society,” stated Parole Board Chairman Terry Barnard.
Pardons may be granted by the Parole Board if the offender has met all requirements including a minimum of five years of no criminal involvement after all felony sentences have been completed including parole or probation sentences. Any fines and restitution also must be paid in full. Investigations are completed on the cases by parole investigators before the Board votes. To learn more about the pardon process visit the website.
Monthly board meetings are usually scheduled the first Tuesday of each month. Parole cases are not considered at the monthly meetings and parole decisions are not made at the meetings.
Watch the February Parole Board Meeting on YouTube.
Watch the March Parole Board Meeting on YouTube.
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