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News Releases Dec 12, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TEMPORARY CLOSURE FOR ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING EXERCISE News Release Read More Sep 16, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY OPERATION LEADS TO 24 ARRESTS AND SEIZURE OF COCAINE, FENTANYL, AND FIREARMS News Release Read More Sep 2, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DISCUSS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION IN 2026 BUSINESS PLAN PRESENTATION News Release Read More Aug 20, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCORPORATES SPECIALIZED K-9 TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION News Release Read More Aug 12, 2025 JOIN THE GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EXPLORER POST 699 PROGRAM News Release Read More Aug 5, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HIGHLIGHTS TRACE UNIT INITIATIVES IN COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION News Release Read More Jul 31, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HOLDS NEWS CONFERENCE News Release Read More Jul 29, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ADDRESSES PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING HB 1105 News Release Read More Jul 28, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MENTAL HEALTH TASK FORCE HOSTS LEADING IN CRISIS: THE ESSENTIAL ROLE OF A LEADER DURING AND AFTER AN ACT OF VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE News Release Read More Jun 23, 2025 MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF KEYBO TAYLOR UPDATE News Release Read More Jun 20, 2025 MESSAGE FROM SHERIFF KEYBO TAYLOR News Release Read More Mar 27, 2025 TRACE UNIT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HAMPTON VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT ARRESTS ONE IN ICAC INVESTIGATION News Release Read More Mar 18, 2025 OPERATION ONE STAR News Release Read More Feb 24, 2025 TWO APPREHENDED IN LARGE-SCALE DRUG OPERATION News Release Read More Feb 14, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Read More Feb 7, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Read More Feb 3, 2025 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES DEATH AT JAIL News Release Read More Dec 6, 2024 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS SECTION (SIS) APPREHENDS SUSPECT CONNECTED IN METHAMPHETAMINE CASE News Release Read More Sep 27, 2024 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE JAILER TERMINATED AND ARRESTED News Release Read More Sep 18, 2024 GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF THE GWINNETT RE-ENTRY INTERVENTION PROGRAM (GRIP) News Release Read More

< Back GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCORPORATES SPECIALIZED K-9 TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND CHILD EXPLOITATION GCSO Aug 20, 2025 News Release (Gwinnett County, Ga., August 20, 2025) – The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Trafficking and Child Exploitation (TRACE) Unit investigates cases of human trafficking, gang activity, vice crimes, and the exploitation of minors. This specialized team collaborates with local, state, and federal agencies to hold offenders accountable and bring them to justice. Each year, TRACE conducts victim recovery operations and arrests individuals involved in crimes against children, leading to the reunification of families and the protection of vulnerable individuals throughout Gwinnett County. To enhance its efforts, TRACE is now equipped with an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K-9, trained to detect storage devices that may contain Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). K-9 Dee's exceptional abilities have significantly strengthened the unit’s capacity to identify evidence, including concealed devices such as micro-SD cards, internal and external hard drives, and other forms of digital storage that might otherwise go unnoticed. Her skills increase the chances of discovering time-sensitive evidence, allowing the GCSO Special Investigations Section (SIS) to seize every opportunity to protect the public from the threat of sexual predators. The Sheriff’s Office remains committed to deploying innovative strategies that enhance casework assistance for all regional law enforcement agencies. The work of K-9 Dee extends beyond the TRACE Unit, providing crucial support in criminal investigations throughout the metro Atlanta area. Field Operations Commander Assistant Chief Godfrey said, “K-9 Dee is a tremendous asset to the public, not only in addressing offenses targeting our most vulnerable populations, but also in supporting all aspects of criminal investigations with a focus on crimes against children.” The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office urges residents to remain alert and report suspicious activity. To submit a tip to the TRACE Unit, call 770.619.6655 or visit GwinnettCountySheriff.org . ### Previous Next