Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office Works to Keep Children Safe
Community July 28, 2022
Keeping children safe in their schools is the #1 priority for the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office and Catoosa County Public Schools.
Sheriff Gary Sisk and Superintendent Chance Nix spoke with school principals and leadership today about the ways they will work with teachers, parents and students when school begins August 8. It’s about partnership, vigilance and reporting any potential safety issues.
If you are interested in a rewarding career as a Catoosa County School Resource Officer, please contact the Sheriffs Office at (706) 935-2424.
The Board of Commissioners approve enhancement of safety in Catoosa County Public Schools
Community, Police & Government June 28, 2022
The Board of Commissioners approved a measure during Monday’s called meeting to enhance safety in Catoosa County Public Schools. An amendment to the 2022 budget approved Sheriff Gary Sisk and the School Board’s request for seven additional school resource officers. In addition to SROs already at all county middle and high schools, this amendment will provide an SRO at all elementary schools, which have up until now shared officers.
Additional benefits include greater officer presence at school functions and events, and more earned time off that our officers can spend with their families.
Cheerleading Coach Arrested on Charges of Child Molestation and Criminal Attempt
Press Release December 1, 2021
Catoosa County Sheriff Gary Sisk announced the arrest of cheerleading coach James Everett Sisson, on charges of child molestation and criminal attempt.
Sheriff Sisk said investigators acting on a tip found evidence alleging the 49-year-old Sisson had inappropriate contact with an underage female while working as a cheerleading coach with
Culprit Athletics. Sisson is known to work with young students to coach them with cheerleading and tumbling exercise skills.
“We encourage anyone with information that could help our investigation to contact Detective Clay Thompson at (706) 935-2424, extension 1020,” Sheriff Sisk said. “Mr. Sisson is known to
have worked at Culprit Athletics and Hot Shots, previously known as Crush. He is not an employee of Catoosa County Public Schools.”
Sisson remains in the Catoosa County Jail pending a preliminary hearing.