Local law enforcement mourns loss of GBI Special Agent Tracy Sands

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Saturday, law enforcement agencies around our area extended their condolences for the loss of Georgia Bureau of Investigations Special Agent Tracy Sands.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations said they are heartbroken by the sudden passing of Special Agent Tracy Sands.

“His commitment to the badge and the citizens of Georgia will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers during this time of profound loss. May you find strength and comfort in the memories shared and the legacy Special Agent Sands leaves behind. The GBI Family mourns the loss of one of our own. Gone too soon, but forever remembered. Rest in peace, Special Agent Sands,” wrote the GBI.

Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp wrote, “Marty, the girls, and I are saddened today by the loss of a great Georgian who dedicated a full career of notable service to protecting the people of our state. We ask that you join us in praying for the Sands family and Agent Tracy Sands’ Georgia Bureau of Investigation colleagues as they mourn his sudden passing."

“The men and women of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office stand with our GBI family as they mourn the loss of one of their own, #292 Agent Tracy Sands. We ask our community to keep the Sands family, friends, and all who loved Agent Sands in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” wrote the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office in a social media post.

The Metter Police Department also shared their condolences.

“Our heart felt condolences go out to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations family. Rest in peace 292,” wrote the Metter Police Department on social media.

The Evans County Sheriff’s office said Sands was one of the greatest.

“Our Community lost one of the best overall Investigators in the world! Please send prayers and support to his family and the GBI team. Sheriff Edwards owes a lot to this man and his lifetime of service! He was one of the greatest,” wrote the Evans County Sheriff’s Office in a social media post.

Sheriff Edwards extended his prayers for the family and shared the impact Sands had on his life.

“My whole life I wanted to be the police, my whole life I’ve been raised by so many different men in law enforcement. A few have stayed in my life and always checked on me or taught me the right way to do things, Tracy Sands has always followed my career and made sure I was doing it the right way from patrolling in Glennville to buying dope in Bulloch all the way to running for Sheriff in Evans,” wrote Sheriff Mac Edwards. “Tracy always told me what I needed to hear, even if I didn’t want to hear it. He raised me in law enforcement and help raise me in the task force building as a child. I will never be the level he was, we have lost a great lion. Please pray for comfort for his family and we will see you again no doubt in my mind.”

The Office of the District Attorney for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit shared Sands’ impact on their office.

“It is with great sadness that the Office of the District Attorney for the Atlantic Judicial Circuit mourns the loss of G.B.I. Special Agent Tracy Sands. Agent Sands assisted our office with cases for nearly 30 years as a law enforcement officer. His work as a Special Agent was impeccable, but his kindness as a person was equally notable. Our thoughts & prayers are with the Sands Family, as well as with the entire G.B.I. Region 5 Field Office."

The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office also honored Sands’ memory.

“We extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Special Agent Tracy Sands of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. Agent Sands was not only a dedicated and highly respected law enforcement officer, admired for his integrity and devotion to justice, but also a beloved family man whose presence brought light and joy to those around him,“ wrote the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. ”Throughout his career, he served Georgia’s communities with courage, compassion, and determination, earning the trust and respect of colleagues, partners, and the countless individuals he impacted. Beyond the badge, he was a devoted husband, father, and friend, remembered for his kindness, generosity, and sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy of service, honor, and love continue to guide and inspire us all.”

The Toombs County Sheriff’s Office wrote, “R.I.P. GBI 292 Tracy Sands. Matthew 25:23; His lord said unto him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. Thou hast been faithful over a few things; I will make thee ruler over many things. Enter thou into the joy of thy lord.’”