Andrew R. Hendrix
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with extensive experience and training with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office, excelling in criminal investigations and patrol operations. Qualified to lead & train new patrol deputies, and detectives, in a supervisory & training role, trusted to take lead as primary detective on multiple homicide, major crimes investigations, special victims investigations, and general crimes investigations. Managed on-call schedules and established in a supervisory role during the on-call detective schedule.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Uniform Patrol Supervisor
Cherokee Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily patrol operations, involving all aspects of field operations and answering calls to service.
- Coordinated incident response efforts, collaborating with law enforcement and emergency services as necessary.
- Trained and mentored deputies, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Handled complaints from civilians, coordinated scheduling conflicts for proper manning, and maintained shift morale for an effective work product.
- Initiated and managed Incident Command for several events including missing persons and suspect apprehension.
Criminal Investigations Division – Major Crimes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 08.2025
Criminal Investigations Division – General Crimes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 01.2022
Uniform Patrol
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2020
Jailor
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 01.2014
Control Tower Supervisor
Naval Air Station Lakehurst - US Navy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Control Tower Operator
Naval Air Station Lakehurst - US Navy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Education
Bachelors of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
01.2016
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Team management
- Interviewing capability
- Investigative skills
- Evidence collection experience
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Homicide Investigations, International Homicide Investigators Assoc, 2025
- Sex Crimes Investigations, Southern Police Institute, 2024
- Instructor Training, Cobb County Police Dept, 2023
- Managing Major Cases, Southern Police Institute, 2022
- Homicide Investigations, Southern Police Institute, 2021
- Crime Scene Investigations, GPSTC Regional – Forsyth, 2021
- Leadership Course, Cherokee Sheriff's Office, 2020
- Supervision Level I, GPSTC Regional – Forsyth, 2019
- Field Training Officer, Cobb County Police Department, 2019
- Search Warrants & Affidavits, GPSTC Regional – Forsyth, 2019
- Interviews & Interrogations, GPSTC Regional - Forsyth, 2018
- Criminal Procedure, GPSTC Regional – Forsyth, 2018
- Crisis Intervention Team, GPSTC Regional - Roswell, 2017
- Standard Field Sobriety Testing, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, 2017
- NCIC/GCIC Terminal Operator, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, 2017
- Basic Law Enforcement Mandate, GPSTC Regional - Cherokee, 2016
- Basic Jail Officer, North Central Georgia Police Academy, 2014
Timeline
Uniform Patrol Supervisor
Cherokee Sheriff's Office
08.2025 - Current
Criminal Investigations Division – Major Crimes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 08.2025
Criminal Investigations Division – General Crimes
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 01.2022
Uniform Patrol
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2014 - 01.2020
Jailor
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
01.2013 - 01.2014
Control Tower Supervisor
Naval Air Station Lakehurst - US Navy
01.2012 - 01.2013
Control Tower Operator
Naval Air Station Lakehurst - US Navy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Science - Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
COMMENDATIONS AND AWARDS
Letter of Appreciation, Lieutenant Matthew Halstead, 2024, Unit Commendation, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, 2019, Life Saving Award, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, 2019, Civic Merit Award, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, 2019, Patrol Officer of the Year, Cherokee Co. Moose Lodge, 2019, Letter of Appreciation, Corporal George Rose, 2019, Letter of Appreciation, Corporal George Rose, 2018, Sheriff's Commendation Award, Sheriff Frank Reynolds, 2018, Letter of Appreciation, Corporal George Rose, 2017
PROMOTIONS
Corporal, 2023-02-05
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
- Honorable Discharge Naval Air Station Lakehurst, 2013
- Naval Air Station Pensacola, 2008
- Navy/Marine Corp Achievement, Naval Air Station Lakehurst, 2013
- Meritorious Unit Commendation, Naval Air Station Lakehurst, 2012
- Good Conduct Medal, Naval Air Station Lakehurst, 2012
- Global War on Terrorism Medal, Pensacola Air Training Command, 2008
- 2nd Class Petty Officer / E-5, Naval Air Station Lakehurst / US Navy, 2011
- 3rd Class Petty Officer / E-4, Naval Air Station Lakehurst / US Navy, 2009
- Control Tower Supervisor, 305th Air Mobility Wing / US Navy, 2012
- Control Tower Operator, Naval Air Station Lakehurst / US Navy, 2010