• By Alicia W. Coleman
• Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Lieutenant Mitchell Faw Retires

Lieutenant Mitchell Faw began his law enforcement career in 1999 and dedicated more than two decades of service to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his distinguished career, Lieutenant Faw received twelve (12) letters of commendation in recognition of his commitment and service. Lieutenant Faw served in a variety of roles across the Law Enforcement Detention Center, Enforcement Services Bureau, Investigative Services Bureau, and Support Services Bureau. At the time of his retirement, he served as Lieutenant of the Professional Standards Division. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office extends its sincere appreciation to Lieutenant Faw for his many years of dedicated service and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.