Executive Command

Chief Deputy Michael Yarbrough commenced his Henry County career as the Field Operations Commander for the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) in January 2021. His professional expertise led to his promotion from Colonel to Chief Deputy in the fall of 2021. Chief Yarbrough began his 33-year law enforcement tenure with the DeKalb County Police Department. He was regularly promoted through the ranks and specialty teams. He served over 10 years as an Assistant Chief for each police division including: Uniform, Investigations, Special Operations and Special Services. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Columbia Southern University and attained his Criminal Justice Education certificate from the University of Virginia. He graduated from the FBI National Academy, Session 251, and the following executive courses: Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police-Chief Executive Training, Southern Police Institute’s Chief Executive Leadership and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Leadership in Police Organizations. He also served our country in the United States Marine Corps.

In his long, varied and well-publicized career in the spotlight, Shaquille O’Neal has consistently supported and embraced law enforcement.  Now, as a resident of Henry County, he is again aligning himself with the local sheriff’s office.

But his role as Chief of Community Relations will be much more than ceremonial, he’s fully committed to bridging the gap between Henry County community and it’s sheriff’s office.

Prior to joining the Henry County Sheriff’s Office in October 2021, Colonel Leontyne “Tina” Daniel began her law enforcement career in 1996 with the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office where she became the first African American female to attain the rank of Lieutenant. While with the Clayton County Police Department, she became the first African American female to attain the rank of Captain and ascended to the rank of Major, becoming the only female Division Commander to oversee the Uniform Patrol Division. Over a span of 26 years as a Law Enforcement Officer in Clayton County, she was also responsible for overseeing the E911 Communications Center, Community Affairs Unit, Records / GCIC Unit,  Background and Recruiting, Lead PIO, and Precinct Commander. In addition to holding her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management, she is certified as a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council Senior Instructor, an FBI LEEDA Trilogy Graduate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Domestic Violence Awareness Instructor, Atlanta Metropolitan State College Law Enforcement Leadership Command Course graduate, and a graduate of the Homeland Security Unified Incident Command Management Course.

Colonel Antonio Catlin has over 29-years of accredited law enforcement service. Before joining the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, Colonel Catlin worked for the DeKalb County Police Department. He progressed through the ranks and served in many areas to include Assistant Chief over the Criminal Investigation Division, Internal Affairs Unit Commander, and aide to the Chief of Police.  He has lived in Henry County for over 15-years. Colonel Catlin attended Saint Leo University and earned his master’s degree in Critical Incident Management. He is a graduate of the FBINA, National Academy Class of 276, the Police Executive Research Forum’s Senior Management Institute for Police in Boston, and the (IACP) Leadership in Police Organizations. Colonel Catlin takes pride in serving and protecting the citizens of Henry County to make it a safe place to live, work and play.

Colonel Ruth Stringer began her tenure in January 2021with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office as a Major but was quickly promoted to her current position as Colonel, Commander of Court Operations. Colonel Stringer began her law enforcement career as a Detention Officer 31 years ago. She has served as a supervisor in the Jail Division, Human Resources, Office of Professional Standards, Training Background and Recruitment and held the position of Interim Sheriff of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Colonel Stringer has many certifications and awards to her credit. Her decorations include the Medal of Valor, the Lifesaving award, recipient of the Marine’s good conduct medal,  named the Officer of the year by the DeKalb County Bar Association and received  a proclamation naming October 13, 2009, as Ruth Stringer Day in DeKalb County. Colonel Stringer is a Certified Life Coach and Certified Voice Stress Examiner. She served 4 years in the United States Marine Corps. Colonel Stringer holds a Degree in Liberal Arts from Essex College, A Professional Management and Supervision Certification from Georgia Law Enforcement Command College, Threat Assessment and Management Certification from US Department of Homeland Security.

Major Natasha Powell began her Henry County Sheriff’s Office career in August 2021 as the Administrative Captain that gives oversight to Support Services in Jail Operations. Her law enforcement experience in jail operations led to her first promotion from Captain to Major in December 2021. She is now the Assistant Jail Commander. Major Powell started in law enforcement as a Detention Officers over 15 years ago with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. She was promoted through the ranks. She served as a member of the Honor Guard and as the commander over the Jail Administrative Unit to include Jail Processing, Inmate Services, and Inmate Programs.

Major David Cody is the Assistant Field and Support Operational Commander of the Field Uniform and Special Investigations Unit, responsible for the agency’s K9, SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, Gangs, and Fugitives Sections along with the Civil Unit and Warrant Unit. He has served with the Henry County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) for 28 years. Joining the HCSO in 1995, he has worked in Jail Operations, Court Operations, Field Operations, School Resource Officers Unit, and Training Unit. Major Cody has also served as the Sheriff’s Office Range Master and S.W.A.T. Commander. Major Cody holds several instructor Certificates including Active Shooter Instructor (F.L.E.T.C.), Field Training Officer Certification, EVOC Driver Instructor, Health and Wellness Instructor, Electronic Immobilization Training Instructor, Crisis Intervention Team Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Expandable Baton Instructor, and CQB instructor. In 2021, Major Cody was assigned to the Special Investigations Unit and helped further the HCSO’s collaboration with local, state, and federal partners to combat violent crimes. He has been involved in several large-scale, multi-agency investigations resulting in large seizures of drugs, guns, and violent offenders. Major Cody has also helped coordinate the HCSO’s response to many high-profile events across the county and state.