Retired Special Agent in Charge Cannon has over 40 years of Law Enforcement experience, having served in several different positions with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. In 2008, he was promoted to Special Agent in Charge of the GBI Major Theft Unit where he served until his retirement.
SAC Cannon was tasked with the development and management of the Major Theft Unit which is responsible for cargo theft investigations in the state of Georgia. SAC Cannon served during the Democratic National Convention, the Olympic Games in Atlanta, the G-8 Summit at Sea Island, and as a member of the GBI Special Response Team as well as the State of Georgia Special Weapons and Tactics Team. SAC Cannon has twice received the GBI Directors Award for investigative excellence during his career, as well as the GBI Meritorious Service Award, and the Medal of Valor from the International Narcotic
Enforcement Officers Association.
SAC Cannon graduated from Columbus State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. He is a graduate of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Command College and the Professional Management Program at Columbus State University. He was a Senior Instructor at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, where he instructed on topics regarding drug investigations and cargo theft.
SAC Cannon retired from the GBI in August 2019. In July 2020 Retired SAC Cannon became the Law Enforcement Liaison for the Law Enforcement Connect program for Overhaul.
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