The Georgia Bureau of Investigation could have its investigative division scaled back due to budget cuts. (image courtesy GBI)
Terry Norris is the executive director of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association. He says many sheriffs' offices simply don’t have the manpower to handle major investigations without the help of the GBI.
"Our Sheriffs’ offices in rural areas and in some medium sized counties depend on the GBI agents to perform many investigative functions, so there would be a void in that regard and we certainly wouldn’t want those agents to be eliminated," said Norris.
Three regional GBI crime labs are already scheduled to close due to budget cuts.
