O.C.G.A. § 35-6a-3 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 6A / Section 35-6a-3
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-6A-3
Status: in_force

(a) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall consist of 27 members and shall be composed as follows: (1) The chairperson of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the director of homeland security, the chairperson of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the chairperson of the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia, the chairperson of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, the commissioner of corrections, the chairperson of the Board of Corrections, the commissioner of community supervision, the chairperson of the Board of Community Supervision, the vice chairperson of the Board of Public Safety, the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of community affairs, the president of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, the chairperson of the Georgia Public Defender Council, the chairperson of the Governor's Office for Children and Families, and the commissioner of juvenile justice or their designees shall be ex officio members of the council, as full voting members of the council by reason of their office; and (2) Ten members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years, their initial appointments, however, being four for four-year terms, two for three-year terms, and four for two-year terms. Appointments shall be made so that there are always on the council the following persons: one county sheriff, one chief of police, one mayor, one county commissioner, one superior court judge, four individuals who shall be, by virtue of their training or experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the criminal justice system of this state, and one individual who shall be, by virtue of his or her training and experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the entire spectrum of crime victim assistance programs delivering services to victims of crime. No person shall serve beyond the time he or she holds the office or employment by reason of which he or she was initially eligible for appointment.

(a) The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council shall consist of 27 members and shall be composed as follows:

(1) The chairperson of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the director of homeland security, the chairperson of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the chairperson of the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia, the chairperson of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, the commissioner of corrections, the chairperson of the Board of Corrections, the commissioner of community supervision, the chairperson of the Board of Community Supervision, the vice chairperson of the Board of Public Safety, the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of community affairs, the president of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, the chairperson of the Georgia Public Defender Council, the chairperson of the Governor's Office for Children and Families, and the commissioner of juvenile justice or their designees shall be ex officio members of the council, as full voting members of the council by reason of their office; and

(1) The chairperson of the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the director of homeland security, the chairperson of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the chairperson of the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia, the chairperson of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, the commissioner of corrections, the chairperson of the Board of Corrections, the commissioner of community supervision, the chairperson of the Board of Community Supervision, the vice chairperson of the Board of Public Safety, the chairperson of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, the State School Superintendent, the commissioner of community affairs, the president of the Council of Juvenile Court Judges, the chairperson of the Georgia Public Defender Council, the chairperson of the Governor's Office for Children and Families, and the commissioner of juvenile justice or their designees shall be ex officio members of the council, as full voting members of the council by reason of their office; and

(2) Ten members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years, their initial appointments, however, being four for four-year terms, two for three-year terms, and four for two-year terms. Appointments shall be made so that there are always on the council the following persons: one county sheriff, one chief of police, one mayor, one county commissioner, one superior court judge, four individuals who shall be, by virtue of their training or experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the criminal justice system of this state, and one individual who shall be, by virtue of his or her training and experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the entire spectrum of crime victim assistance programs delivering services to victims of crime. No person shall serve beyond the time he or she holds the office or employment by reason of which he or she was initially eligible for appointment.

(2) Ten members shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years, their initial appointments, however, being four for four-year terms, two for three-year terms, and four for two-year terms. Appointments shall be made so that there are always on the council the following persons: one county sheriff, one chief of police, one mayor, one county commissioner, one superior court judge, four individuals who shall be, by virtue of their training or experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the criminal justice system of this state, and one individual who shall be, by virtue of his or her training and experience, knowledgeable in the operations of the entire spectrum of crime victim assistance programs delivering services to victims of crime. No person shall serve beyond the time he or she holds the office or employment by reason of which he or she was initially eligible for appointment.

(b) In the event of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the council, vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and successors shall serve for the unexpired term.

(b) In the event of death, resignation, disqualification, or removal for any reason of any member of the council, vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment and successors shall serve for the unexpired term.

(c) The initial terms for all 19 original members shall begin July 1, 1981. The initial term for the member added in 1985 shall begin July 1, 1985. The initial term for the member added in 1988 shall begin July 1, 1988. The initial term for the member added in 1989 shall begin July 1, 1989. The State School Superintendent shall be a member effective on July 1, 1989. The chairperson of the Georgia Public Defender Council shall become a member on December 31, 2003. The chairperson of the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall become a member on July 1, 2015.

(c) The initial terms for all 19 original members shall begin July 1, 1981. The initial term for the member added in 1985 shall begin July 1, 1985. The initial term for the member added in 1988 shall begin July 1, 1988. The initial term for the member added in 1989 shall begin July 1, 1989. The State School Superintendent shall be a member effective on July 1, 1989. The chairperson of the Georgia Public Defender Council shall become a member on December 31, 2003. The chairperson of the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia shall become a member on July 1, 2015.

(d) Membership on the council does not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

(d) Membership on the council does not constitute public office, and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-40 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-40
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-40
Status: in_force

(a) In the event of conflict, this article shall to the extent of the conflict supersede all existing statutes which regulate, control, or otherwise relate, directly or by implication, to the collection, storage, and dissemination or usage of fingerprint identification, offender criminal history, uniform crime reporting, and criminal justice activity data records or any existing statutes which relate directly or by implication to any other provisions of this article.

(a) In the event of conflict, this article shall to the extent of the conflict supersede all existing statutes which regulate, control, or otherwise relate, directly or by implication, to the collection, storage, and dissemination or usage of fingerprint identification, offender criminal history, uniform crime reporting, and criminal justice activity data records or any existing statutes which relate directly or by implication to any other provisions of this article.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, this article shall not be understood to alter, amend, or supersede the statutes and rules of law governing the collection, storage, dissemination, or usage of records concerning individual juvenile offenders in which they are individually identified by name or by other means.

(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this Code section, this article shall not be understood to alter, amend, or supersede the statutes and rules of law governing the collection, storage, dissemination, or usage of records concerning individual juvenile offenders in which they are individually identified by name or by other means.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-14 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-14
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-14
Status: in_force

To the extent permitted by federal law, the bureau shall post on its public website the information of persons who are aliens and who have been released from federal custody within the boundaries of this state, as such information is presented within the Law Enforcement Notification System of the Enforcement Integrated Database of the United States Department of Homeland Security or the National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System as received by the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center within the bureau or any replacement agency. Within 12 hours of receiving such information, the bureau shall post such information as required by this Code section and electronically send a copy of such information to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. The bureau shall promulgate rules and regulations for the implementation of this Code section.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-120 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-120
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-120
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Capitol Square ” means that area designated as such by Code Section 50-2-28 .

(1) “ Capitol Square ” means that area designated as such by Code Section 50-2-28 .

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of public safety.

(2) “ Commissioner ” means the commissioner of public safety.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Public Safety.

(3) “ Department ” means the Department of Public Safety.

(4) “ Division ” means the Capitol Police Division of the department created by this article.

(4) “ Division ” means the Capitol Police Division of the department created by this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-71 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-71
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-71
Status: in_force

(a) While in the performance of their duties, such security guards shall have the same powers of arrest and the same powers to enforce law and order as the sheriff of the county and the chief of police of the municipality in this state in which any such security guards are performing their duties.

(a) While in the performance of their duties, such security guards shall have the same powers of arrest and the same powers to enforce law and order as the sheriff of the county and the chief of police of the municipality in this state in which any such security guards are performing their duties.

(b) While in the performance of their duties, such security guards shall also be authorized to exercise such powers and duties as are authorized by law for members of the Uniform Division of the department.

(b) While in the performance of their duties, such security guards shall also be authorized to exercise such powers and duties as are authorized by law for members of the Uniform Division of the department.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-84 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-84
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-84
Status: in_force

Every law enforcement agency and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall transmit to the Missing Children Information Center any information which is acquired or collected pursuant to Code Section 35-1-8 or Code Section 35-3-4 , which information would assist in the location of any missing child.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-178 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-178
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-178
Status: in_force

(a) A state agency participating in the alert system shall: (1) Cooperate with the bureau and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; (2) Establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated; and (3) Utilize a rapid response telephone system that alerts residents in a targeted area.

(a) A state agency participating in the alert system shall:

(1) Cooperate with the bureau and assist in developing and implementing the alert system;

(1) Cooperate with the bureau and assist in developing and implementing the alert system;

(2) Establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated; and

(2) Establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated; and

(3) Utilize a rapid response telephone system that alerts residents in a targeted area.

(3) Utilize a rapid response telephone system that alerts residents in a targeted area.

(b) The Georgia Lottery Corporation is directed to develop a method of notifying its vendors within an alert area of an alert in a manner designed to disseminate alert information to customers at its retail locations.

(b) The Georgia Lottery Corporation is directed to develop a method of notifying its vendors within an alert area of an alert in a manner designed to disseminate alert information to customers at its retail locations.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Municipal and County Police Departments' Nomenclature Act of 1996.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-175 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-175
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-175
Status: in_force

(a) The bureau shall recruit public and commercial television, radio, cable, print, and other media, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system.

(a) The bureau shall recruit public and commercial television, radio, cable, print, and other media, private commercial entities, state or local governmental entities, the public, and other appropriate persons to assist in developing and implementing the alert system.

(b) The bureau may enter into agreements with participants in the alert system to provide necessary support for the alert system.

(b) The bureau may enter into agreements with participants in the alert system to provide necessary support for the alert system.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-100 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-100
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-100
Status: in_force

There shall be created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Motor Carrier Compliance Division, and within the division shall be created a section to be known as the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section. Except as provided in Code Section 35-2-102 , the members of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section shall be known and designated as “law enforcement officers.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-18 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-18
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-18
Status: in_force

No law enforcement agency shall implement a policy or practice which mandates a minimum waiting period before initiating a missing person report with such agency; provided, however, that it shall remain within the discretion of the law enforcement agency to determine what action, if any, is required in response to such a report.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-203 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-203
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-203
Status: in_force

(a) The center shall share and provide homeland security activity information to the director of emergency management and homeland security, including, but not limited to, threats, warnings, and developing situations, when an investigation reveals conduct of a terroristic nature or in material support of terroristic activities, recruitment of terrorists, or information on the activities of known terrorist organizations.

(a) The center shall share and provide homeland security activity information to the director of emergency management and homeland security, including, but not limited to, threats, warnings, and developing situations, when an investigation reveals conduct of a terroristic nature or in material support of terroristic activities, recruitment of terrorists, or information on the activities of known terrorist organizations.

(b) The center shall liaise with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Joint Terrorism Task Force, United States Department of Homeland Security, and other local, state, and federal intelligence and law enforcement officials for purposes of carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this article.

(b) The center shall liaise with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Joint Terrorism Task Force, United States Department of Homeland Security, and other local, state, and federal intelligence and law enforcement officials for purposes of carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-6a-11 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 6A / Section 35-6a-11
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-6A-11
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a juvenile justice advisory board to the council which shall consist of at least 15 and not more than 33 members appointed by the Governor who have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency, the administration of juvenile justice, or the reduction of juvenile delinquency and shall be composed of: (1) At least three members of the council, two of whom are not full-time government employees or elected officials; (2) At least one locally elected official representing general purpose local government; (3) Representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, prosecuting attorneys, attorneys for children and youth, and probation workers; (4) Representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services, mental health, education, special education, recreation, and youth services; (5) Representatives of private nonprofit organizations, including individuals with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, the quality of juvenile justice, education, and social services for children; (6) Volunteers who work with delinquent children or potential delinquent children; (7) Representatives of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including programs providing organized recreation activities; (8) Individuals with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion; and (9) Persons, licensed or certified by the applicable state, with expertise and competence in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse issues in delinquent youth and youth at risk of delinquency; and (10) Representatives of victim or witness advocacy groups, including at least one individual with expertise in addressing the challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation and trauma, particularly the needs of youth who experience disproportionate levels of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma before entering the juvenile justice system.

(a) There is established a juvenile justice advisory board to the council which shall consist of at least 15 and not more than 33 members appointed by the Governor who have training, experience, or special knowledge concerning the prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency, the administration of juvenile justice, or the reduction of juvenile delinquency and shall be composed of:

(1) At least three members of the council, two of whom are not full-time government employees or elected officials;

(1) At least three members of the council, two of whom are not full-time government employees or elected officials;

(2) At least one locally elected official representing general purpose local government;

(2) At least one locally elected official representing general purpose local government;

(3) Representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, prosecuting attorneys, attorneys for children and youth, and probation workers;

(3) Representatives of law enforcement and juvenile justice agencies, including juvenile and family court judges, prosecuting attorneys, attorneys for children and youth, and probation workers;

(4) Representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services, mental health, education, special education, recreation, and youth services;

(4) Representatives of public agencies concerned with delinquency prevention or treatment, such as welfare, social services, mental health, education, special education, recreation, and youth services;

(5) Representatives of private nonprofit organizations, including individuals with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, the quality of juvenile justice, education, and social services for children;

(5) Representatives of private nonprofit organizations, including individuals with a special focus on preserving and strengthening families, parent groups and parent self-help groups, youth development, delinquency prevention and treatment, neglected or dependent children, the quality of juvenile justice, education, and social services for children;

(6) Volunteers who work with delinquent children or potential delinquent children;

(6) Volunteers who work with delinquent children or potential delinquent children;

(7) Representatives of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including programs providing organized recreation activities;

(7) Representatives of programs that are alternatives to incarceration, including programs providing organized recreation activities;

(8) Individuals with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion; and

(8) Individuals with special experience and competence in addressing problems related to school violence and vandalism and alternatives to suspension and expulsion; and

(9) Persons, licensed or certified by the applicable state, with expertise and competence in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse issues in delinquent youth and youth at risk of delinquency; and

(9) Persons, licensed or certified by the applicable state, with expertise and competence in preventing and addressing mental health and substance abuse issues in delinquent youth and youth at risk of delinquency; and

(10) Representatives of victim or witness advocacy groups, including at least one individual with expertise in addressing the challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation and trauma, particularly the needs of youth who experience disproportionate levels of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma before entering the juvenile justice system.

(10) Representatives of victim or witness advocacy groups, including at least one individual with expertise in addressing the challenges of sexual abuse and exploitation and trauma, particularly the needs of youth who experience disproportionate levels of sexual abuse, exploitation, and trauma before entering the juvenile justice system.

(b)(1) A majority of the members of the advisory board, including the chairperson, shall not be full-time employees of the federal, state, or local government. (2) At least one-fifth of the members of the advisory board shall be under 28 years of age at the time of their appointment. (3) At least three members shall have been or shall currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system of this state or, if not feasible and in appropriate circumstances, shall be a parent or guardian of a person who has been or is currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

(b)(1) A majority of the members of the advisory board, including the chairperson, shall not be full-time employees of the federal, state, or local government.

(b)(1) A majority of the members of the advisory board, including the chairperson, shall not be full-time employees of the federal, state, or local government.

(2) At least one-fifth of the members of the advisory board shall be under 28 years of age at the time of their appointment.

(2) At least one-fifth of the members of the advisory board shall be under 28 years of age at the time of their appointment.

(3) At least three members shall have been or shall currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system of this state or, if not feasible and in appropriate circumstances, shall be a parent or guardian of a person who has been or is currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

(3) At least three members shall have been or shall currently be under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system of this state or, if not feasible and in appropriate circumstances, shall be a parent or guardian of a person who has been or is currently under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.

(c) Membership on the advisory board shall not constitute public office and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

(c) Membership on the advisory board shall not constitute public office and no member shall be disqualified from holding public office by reason of his or her membership.

(d) The advisory board shall elect a chairperson from among its membership who must also be a member of the council. The advisory board may elect such other officers and committees as it considers appropriate.

(d) The advisory board shall elect a chairperson from among its membership who must also be a member of the council. The advisory board may elect such other officers and committees as it considers appropriate.

(e) Members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation, although each member of the advisory board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties from funds available to the office. Such reimbursement shall be limited to all travel and other expenses necessarily incurred through service on the advisory board, in compliance with this state's travel rules and regulations. However, in no case shall a member of the advisory board be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the member's capacity as the representative of another state agency.

(e) Members of the advisory board shall serve without compensation, although each member of the advisory board shall be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties from funds available to the office. Such reimbursement shall be limited to all travel and other expenses necessarily incurred through service on the advisory board, in compliance with this state's travel rules and regulations. However, in no case shall a member of the advisory board be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the member's capacity as the representative of another state agency.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-55 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-55
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-55
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized and directed to arrange the work schedules of members of the Uniform Division in such a manner that each member shall be given compensatory time off for each day which he is required to work and which is also a legal state holiday. Such compensatory time off shall be given within 90 days of the holiday involved, except where the day of compensatory time off coincides with an emergency situation, in which case the granting of compensatory time off shall be postponed until such time as the emergency no longer exists.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-7-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-7.4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ first responder ” means any firefighter of a municipal, county, or volunteer fire department, a peace officer as defined in Code Section 35-8-2 , and an emergency medical technician as defined in Code Section 16-10-24.2 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ first responder ” means any firefighter of a municipal, county, or volunteer fire department, a peace officer as defined in Code Section 35-8-2 , and an emergency medical technician as defined in Code Section 16-10-24.2 .

(b) A person commits the offense of bias motivated intimidation when such person maliciously and with the specific intent to intimidate, harass, or terrorize another person because of that person's actual or perceived employment as a first responder: (1) Causes death or serious bodily harm to another person; or (2) Causes damage to or destroys any real or personal property of a person because of actual or perceived employment as a first responder without permission and the amount of the damage exceeds $500.00 or the value of the property destroyed exceeds $500.00.

(b) A person commits the offense of bias motivated intimidation when such person maliciously and with the specific intent to intimidate, harass, or terrorize another person because of that person's actual or perceived employment as a first responder:

(1) Causes death or serious bodily harm to another person; or

(1) Causes death or serious bodily harm to another person; or

(2) Causes damage to or destroys any real or personal property of a person because of actual or perceived employment as a first responder without permission and the amount of the damage exceeds $500.00 or the value of the property destroyed exceeds $500.00.

(2) Causes damage to or destroys any real or personal property of a person because of actual or perceived employment as a first responder without permission and the amount of the damage exceeds $500.00 or the value of the property destroyed exceeds $500.00.

(c) Any person that violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of the offense of bias motivated intimidation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(c) Any person that violates subsection (b) of this Code section shall be guilty of the offense of bias motivated intimidation and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment of not less than one nor more than five years, a fine of not more than $5,000.00, or both.

(d) Each violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crime.

(d) Each violation of this Code section shall constitute a separate offense and shall not merge with any other crime.

(e) A sentence imposed under this Code section shall run consecutively to any sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing an offense under this Code section.

(e) A sentence imposed under this Code section shall run consecutively to any sentence for any other offense related to the act or acts establishing an offense under this Code section.

(f) Charges of violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be prosecuted by way of an accusation but only by indictment or special presentment by a grand jury.

(f) Charges of violating subsection (b) of this Code section shall not be prosecuted by way of an accusation but only by indictment or special presentment by a grand jury.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-41 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-41
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-41
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of Code Section 35-2-41.1 , any municipality or county of this state is authorized to purchase and convey property by deed, gift, rent, or lease for the use of the department for division or district headquarters. If the deed from the municipality or county to the property to be used for such headquarters contains a reversionary clause to the effect that the property shall revert to the municipality or county in the event it ceases to be used for the headquarters, the commissioner shall not be authorized to enter into any contract or agreement relative to the construction of quarters, barracks, or other facilities for such headquarters which shall, in any manner whatsoever, obligate the department to pay for more than one-half the costs of construction of the quarters, barracks, or other facilities. Any such contract or agreement must be approved by the board.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-4
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “Recovering agency” means the law enforcement agency which recovers a motor vehicle which has previously been reported stolen. (2) “Reporting agency” means the law enforcement agency which receives a report that a motor vehicle has been stolen or lost and which reports such theft or loss to the Georgia Crime Information Center.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “Recovering agency” means the law enforcement agency which recovers a motor vehicle which has previously been reported stolen.

(1) “Recovering agency” means the law enforcement agency which recovers a motor vehicle which has previously been reported stolen.

(2) “Reporting agency” means the law enforcement agency which receives a report that a motor vehicle has been stolen or lost and which reports such theft or loss to the Georgia Crime Information Center.

(2) “Reporting agency” means the law enforcement agency which receives a report that a motor vehicle has been stolen or lost and which reports such theft or loss to the Georgia Crime Information Center.

(b) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who receives a report based on reliable information that any motor vehicle has been stolen or that the license plate for such vehicle has been stolen or lost to report the theft or loss to the Georgia Crime Information Center immediately after receiving such information, unless prior thereto information has been received of the recovery of the vehicle or plate. It shall be the duty of any person who reports the theft of a motor vehicle to provide the law enforcement agency to which the report of theft was made and the Georgia Crime Information Center with a means of contacting the owner of the stolen motor vehicle or the successor in interest to such owner in the event of the recovery of the motor vehicle. Any law enforcement officer, upon receiving information of the recovery of any motor vehicle or license plate which has previously been reported as stolen or lost, shall immediately report the recovery of the motor vehicle or plate directly to the Georgia Crime Information Center. It shall be the duty of the reporting law enforcement agency, the agency to which the vehicle was first reported stolen, to notify the owner or the successor in interest to the owner within 72 hours when a previously reported stolen motor vehicle has been recovered, or within 72 hours after the reporting agency has received notification of recovery if recovery is by another agency. The owner or successor in interest shall not be charged or otherwise incur any storage fee on the recovered stolen motor vehicle until the expiration of at least 24 hours immediately following such notification to the owner or the successor in interest. In the event the reporting agency is different from the recovering agency, the recovering agency shall contact the reporting agency and provide all information required by the guidelines established by the Georgia Crime Information Center and any other relevant information. In all cases, it shall remain the responsibility of the reporting agency to notify the owner or the successor in interest to the owner. This requirement shall be included in the rules and regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. If, after a reasonable attempt, the reporting law enforcement agency is unable to contact the owner or the successor in interest to the owner, a record of such fact shall be made and filed with the incident reports and posted in the record required to be maintained by Code Section 17-5-50 .

(b) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who receives a report based on reliable information that any motor vehicle has been stolen or that the license plate for such vehicle has been stolen or lost to report the theft or loss to the Georgia Crime Information Center immediately after receiving such information, unless prior thereto information has been received of the recovery of the vehicle or plate. It shall be the duty of any person who reports the theft of a motor vehicle to provide the law enforcement agency to which the report of theft was made and the Georgia Crime Information Center with a means of contacting the owner of the stolen motor vehicle or the successor in interest to such owner in the event of the recovery of the motor vehicle. Any law enforcement officer, upon receiving information of the recovery of any motor vehicle or license plate which has previously been reported as stolen or lost, shall immediately report the recovery of the motor vehicle or plate directly to the Georgia Crime Information Center. It shall be the duty of the reporting law enforcement agency, the agency to which the vehicle was first reported stolen, to notify the owner or the successor in interest to the owner within 72 hours when a previously reported stolen motor vehicle has been recovered, or within 72 hours after the reporting agency has received notification of recovery if recovery is by another agency. The owner or successor in interest shall not be charged or otherwise incur any storage fee on the recovered stolen motor vehicle until the expiration of at least 24 hours immediately following such notification to the owner or the successor in interest. In the event the reporting agency is different from the recovering agency, the recovering agency shall contact the reporting agency and provide all information required by the guidelines established by the Georgia Crime Information Center and any other relevant information. In all cases, it shall remain the responsibility of the reporting agency to notify the owner or the successor in interest to the owner. This requirement shall be included in the rules and regulations of the board promulgated pursuant to subsection (c) of this Code section. If, after a reasonable attempt, the reporting law enforcement agency is unable to contact the owner or the successor in interest to the owner, a record of such fact shall be made and filed with the incident reports and posted in the record required to be maintained by Code Section 17-5-50 .

(c) The board is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the submission of the reports provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such rules and regulations shall include time limits for the submission of the reports and the forms upon which the reports shall be submitted.

(c) The board is authorized and directed to promulgate rules and regulations pertaining to the submission of the reports provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section. Such rules and regulations shall include time limits for the submission of the reports and the forms upon which the reports shall be submitted.

(d) The intentional failure of any law enforcement officer to submit reports as prescribed in subsection (b) of this Code section or the failure to do so through wanton neglect shall constitute cause for removal from office, if the officer is elected, or shall be grounds for dismissal if the officer is a nonelected employee.

(d) The intentional failure of any law enforcement officer to submit reports as prescribed in subsection (b) of this Code section or the failure to do so through wanton neglect shall constitute cause for removal from office, if the officer is elected, or shall be grounds for dismissal if the officer is a nonelected employee.

(e) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Georgia Crime Information Center as provided by paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-33 .

(e) The provisions of this Code section shall not be construed to affect the responsibilities of the Georgia Crime Information Center as provided by paragraph (14) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-33 .
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-20-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-20-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-20.1
Status: reserved

(a) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit whose term of employment commences after June 30, 1999, shall successfully complete a minimum of 60 hours of law enforcement chief executive training at the next scheduled law enforcement chief executive training class sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police following his or her appointment. Such training shall be in addition to the basic training required of peace officers in Code Section 35-8-9 . A sworn employee acting in the capacity of a department head of a law enforcement unit for more than 60 days shall be required to attend training specified under this Code section and Code Section 35-8-20 . The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any sheriff or to any head of any law enforcement unit within the office of sheriff.

(a) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit whose term of employment commences after June 30, 1999, shall successfully complete a minimum of 60 hours of law enforcement chief executive training at the next scheduled law enforcement chief executive training class sponsored by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police following his or her appointment. Such training shall be in addition to the basic training required of peace officers in Code Section 35-8-9 . A sworn employee acting in the capacity of a department head of a law enforcement unit for more than 60 days shall be required to attend training specified under this Code section and Code Section 35-8-20 . The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any sheriff or to any head of any law enforcement unit within the office of sheriff.

(b) The training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be completed in sessions as selected and provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police which have been recognized by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(b) The training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be completed in sessions as selected and provided by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police which have been recognized by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(c) Reserved.

(c) Reserved.

(d) The salary and travel expenses of a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit taking the required training shall be paid by the law enforcement unit by which he is employed.

(d) The salary and travel expenses of a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit taking the required training shall be paid by the law enforcement unit by which he is employed.

(e) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who does not fulfill the training requirement of this Code section shall lose his power of arrest.

(e) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who does not fulfill the training requirement of this Code section shall lose his power of arrest.

(f) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who satisfactorily completes the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempted for the year in which he completes such training from the training required by subsection (a) of Code Section 35-8-20 .

(f) Any newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who satisfactorily completes the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be exempted for the year in which he completes such training from the training required by subsection (a) of Code Section 35-8-20 .

(g) A chief of police or head of a law enforcement department who successfully completes the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section will not be required to repeat such training if he terminates an appointment and is subsequently reappointed to the same or another department.

(g) A chief of police or head of a law enforcement department who successfully completes the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section will not be required to repeat such training if he terminates an appointment and is subsequently reappointed to the same or another department.

(h) A waiver of the requirement of training provided in this Code section may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit that he or she has served as an appointed chief of police or head of a law enforcement unit since December 31, 1992, without more than a 60 day break in service, that he or she has satisfactorily completed training or education deemed by the council to be equivalent to the training required by this Code section, or that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.

(h) A waiver of the requirement of training provided in this Code section may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a newly appointed chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit that he or she has served as an appointed chief of police or head of a law enforcement unit since December 31, 1992, without more than a 60 day break in service, that he or she has satisfactorily completed training or education deemed by the council to be equivalent to the training required by this Code section, or that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.

(i) Any chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who is exempted from the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section may choose to attend such training in lieu of the training required by Code Section 35-8-20 for any year.

(i) Any chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit who is exempted from the training required by subsection (a) of this Code section may choose to attend such training in lieu of the training required by Code Section 35-8-20 for any year.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-53 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-53
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-53
Status: in_force

No member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall receive any costs, emoluments, or other compensation other than his salary and any additional compensation provided by or through federal funding to which he may be entitled, except a legal reward as otherwise stated in this article. All fines and costs shall be paid into the treasury of the tribunal having jurisdiction of the offense and distributed according to law.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-4-2 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-4-2
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-4.2
Status: in_force

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 or other criminal violations involving fraudulent real estate transactions, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or any other electronic device.

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Article 5 of Chapter 8 of Title 16 or other criminal violations involving fraudulent real estate transactions, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or any other electronic device.

(b) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or the deputy director for investigations, through the Attorney General or district attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(b) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or the deputy director for investigations, through the Attorney General or district attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-18 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-18
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-18
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to emergency peace officers.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-7 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-7
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-7
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is vested with authority to appoint a deputy commissioner of public safety, who shall have the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Uniform Division of the department.

(a) The commissioner is vested with authority to appoint a deputy commissioner of public safety, who shall have the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Uniform Division of the department.

(b) The deputy commissioner may be a member of the Uniform Division of the department and upon removal from office without prejudice he shall revert to the original rank in the Uniform Division which he held when he was appointed to office.

(b) The deputy commissioner may be a member of the Uniform Division of the department and upon removal from office without prejudice he shall revert to the original rank in the Uniform Division which he held when he was appointed to office.

(c) His appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the board.

(c) His appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the board.

(d) The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as he may be charged with by the commissioner, and in case of a vacancy shall act as commissioner until an appointment is made to fill the vacancy.

(d) The deputy commissioner shall perform such duties as he may be charged with by the commissioner, and in case of a vacancy shall act as commissioner until an appointment is made to fill the vacancy.

(e) The deputy commissioner shall take the same oath as that required of the commissioner, which oath shall be administered by the commissioner.

(e) The deputy commissioner shall take the same oath as that required of the commissioner, which oath shall be administered by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-13 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-13
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-13
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any law enforcement agency that receives a report from a resident of this state that such person has been the victim of identity fraud shall prepare an incident report and transmit the same to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation identity fraud repository, as provided in Code Section 16-9-123 , notwithstanding the fact that such person's identity may have been used solely to commit one or more criminal offenses beyond the jurisdiction of this state. Copies of such incident reports shall be referred from the office of the Attorney General to the Georgia Crime Information Center as provided in Chapter 3 of this title and to any jurisdiction in which such identity has been used.
O.C.G.A. § 35-6a-2 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 6A / Section 35-6a-2
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-6A-2
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of the State of Georgia which is assigned to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(a) There is established the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council of the State of Georgia which is assigned to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .

(b) As used in this chapter, the term “ council ” means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.

(b) As used in this chapter, the term “ council ” means the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-2 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-2
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-2
Status: in_force

It is declared to be contrary to the health, safety, and public welfare of the people of this state for any individual or organization to act in a manner which would mislead the public into believing that a member of the public is dealing with any municipal or county police department or with a member thereof when in fact the individual or organization is not the municipal or county police department or a member thereof. Furthermore, the municipal or county police department, which has provided quality law enforcement services to the citizens of this state, has established a name for excellence in its field. This name should be protected for the department, its members, and the citizens of this state. Therefore, no person or organization should be allowed to use any municipal or county police department's name or any term used to identify the department or its members without the expressed permission of the local governing authority. The provisions of this chapter are in furtherance of the promotion of this policy.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-30 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-30
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-30
Status: in_force

There is created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Uniform Division, the members of which shall be known and designated as the “Georgia State Patrol.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-70 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-70
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-70
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board, to establish a Security Guard Division within the department.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-19 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-19
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-19
Status: in_force

In each city of this state adjacent to the State of Georgia boundary line, the sheriff, mayor, or other person authorized to appoint peace officers may appoint as special deputy, special constable, marshal, policeman, or other peace officer a person who is not a citizen of Georgia but who is a citizen of an adjoining state, provided such appointed person is otherwise qualified to serve as a peace officer.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-32 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-32
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-32
Status: in_force

(a) There is created the Georgia Crime Information Center Council.

(a) There is created the Georgia Crime Information Center Council.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the council are to: (1) Advise and assist in the establishment of policies under which the center is to be operated; (2) Advise and assist in updating the policies under which the center is to be operated, to the extent that such policies are necessary to comply with the uniform standards promulgated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 ; (3) Ensure that the information obtained pursuant to this article shall be restricted to the items specified in this article and ensure that the center is administered so as not to accumulate any information or distribute any information that is not specifically approved in this article; (4) Ensure that adequate security safeguards are incorporated so that the data available through this system is used only by properly authorized persons and agencies; (5) Establish appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken by the center in the instance of violations of data reporting or dissemination of laws, rules, and regulations by criminal justice agencies or members thereof covered by this article; and (6) Establish other policies which provide for the efficient and effective use and operation of the center under the limitations imposed by the terms of this article.

(b) The duties and responsibilities of the council are to:

(1) Advise and assist in the establishment of policies under which the center is to be operated;

(1) Advise and assist in the establishment of policies under which the center is to be operated;

(2) Advise and assist in updating the policies under which the center is to be operated, to the extent that such policies are necessary to comply with the uniform standards promulgated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 ;

(2) Advise and assist in updating the policies under which the center is to be operated, to the extent that such policies are necessary to comply with the uniform standards promulgated pursuant to paragraph (5) of subsection (h) of Code Section 15-5-24.1 ;

(3) Ensure that the information obtained pursuant to this article shall be restricted to the items specified in this article and ensure that the center is administered so as not to accumulate any information or distribute any information that is not specifically approved in this article;

(3) Ensure that the information obtained pursuant to this article shall be restricted to the items specified in this article and ensure that the center is administered so as not to accumulate any information or distribute any information that is not specifically approved in this article;

(4) Ensure that adequate security safeguards are incorporated so that the data available through this system is used only by properly authorized persons and agencies;

(4) Ensure that adequate security safeguards are incorporated so that the data available through this system is used only by properly authorized persons and agencies;

(5) Establish appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken by the center in the instance of violations of data reporting or dissemination of laws, rules, and regulations by criminal justice agencies or members thereof covered by this article; and

(5) Establish appropriate disciplinary measures to be taken by the center in the instance of violations of data reporting or dissemination of laws, rules, and regulations by criminal justice agencies or members thereof covered by this article; and

(6) Establish other policies which provide for the efficient and effective use and operation of the center under the limitations imposed by the terms of this article.

(6) Establish other policies which provide for the efficient and effective use and operation of the center under the limitations imposed by the terms of this article.

(c) The members of the board shall serve ex officio as members of the council and shall constitute the council.

(c) The members of the board shall serve ex officio as members of the council and shall constitute the council.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-122 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-122
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-122
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall have jurisdiction and the primary duty to enforce all laws in Capitol Square and the property and buildings owned by the Georgia Building Authority within a five-mile radius of Capitol Square.

(a) The division shall have jurisdiction and the primary duty to enforce all laws in Capitol Square and the property and buildings owned by the Georgia Building Authority within a five-mile radius of Capitol Square.

(b) The division shall have the following additional duties: (1) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to any building or property under the control or operation of the Georgia Building Authority; (2) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to Capitol Square; (3) To enforce parking and traffic laws and to investigate accidents within Capitol Square; (4) To enforce state law when ordered to do so by the commissioner; and (5) To exercise the powers of a law enforcement officer to protect life and property.

(b) The division shall have the following additional duties:

(1) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to any building or property under the control or operation of the Georgia Building Authority;

(1) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to any building or property under the control or operation of the Georgia Building Authority;

(2) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to Capitol Square;

(2) To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to controlling access to Capitol Square;

(3) To enforce parking and traffic laws and to investigate accidents within Capitol Square;

(3) To enforce parking and traffic laws and to investigate accidents within Capitol Square;

(4) To enforce state law when ordered to do so by the commissioner; and

(4) To enforce state law when ordered to do so by the commissioner; and

(5) To exercise the powers of a law enforcement officer to protect life and property.

(5) To exercise the powers of a law enforcement officer to protect life and property.

(c) In the performance of their duties, certified law enforcement officers shall be authorized to carry firearms and exercise the power of arrest.

(c) In the performance of their duties, certified law enforcement officers shall be authorized to carry firearms and exercise the power of arrest.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-46 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-46
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-46
Status: in_force

All officers, troopers, and communications officers who are in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 may be dismissed from their employment with the department only in accordance with Chapter 20 of Title 45 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-6 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-6
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-6
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner is authorized to appoint five nonuniformed investigators who shall be certified peace officers pursuant to Chapter 8 of this title, the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.” The commissioner shall determine the salaries of such investigators. The investigators shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and therefore shall not be governed by any rules of position, classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, qualification, compensation, seniority privileges, tenure, or other such matters concerning their employment as may now or hereafter be established by the State Personnel Board or any successor boards or agencies. The investigators shall be assigned to the Internal Affairs Section of the Department of Public Safety in the office of the commissioner at the department's headquarters complex.

(a) The commissioner is authorized to appoint five nonuniformed investigators who shall be certified peace officers pursuant to Chapter 8 of this title, the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.” The commissioner shall determine the salaries of such investigators. The investigators shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 and therefore shall not be governed by any rules of position, classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, qualification, compensation, seniority privileges, tenure, or other such matters concerning their employment as may now or hereafter be established by the State Personnel Board or any successor boards or agencies. The investigators shall be assigned to the Internal Affairs Section of the Department of Public Safety in the office of the commissioner at the department's headquarters complex.

(b) The investigators shall have full arrest powers in cases involving internal affairs and in such cases shall be authorized: (1) To investigate crimes committed anywhere in the state; (2) To arrest any person violating the criminal laws of this state; (3) To serve and execute warrants after notifying the law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction of the intent to serve such warrant or warrants; (4) To enforce in general the criminal laws of this state; and (5) To carry firearms while performing their duties.

(b) The investigators shall have full arrest powers in cases involving internal affairs and in such cases shall be authorized:

(1) To investigate crimes committed anywhere in the state;

(1) To investigate crimes committed anywhere in the state;

(2) To arrest any person violating the criminal laws of this state;

(2) To arrest any person violating the criminal laws of this state;

(3) To serve and execute warrants after notifying the law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction of the intent to serve such warrant or warrants;

(3) To serve and execute warrants after notifying the law enforcement agency of the local jurisdiction of the intent to serve such warrant or warrants;

(4) To enforce in general the criminal laws of this state; and

(4) To enforce in general the criminal laws of this state; and

(5) To carry firearms while performing their duties.

(5) To carry firearms while performing their duties.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-170 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-170
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-170
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “ Mattie's Call Act .”
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-5 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-5
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-5
Status: in_force

The board is authorized to accept gifts, grants, donations, property, both real and personal, and services for the purposes of carrying out this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 35-9-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-9-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-9-4
Status: in_force

No person shall be appointed a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 and 35-9-3 , this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-5 through 35-9-12 unless he is a citizen of the United States, is a person of good moral character, and has not previously been convicted of a felony.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-4
Status: in_force

Whoever, except with the express written permission of the local governing authority, knowingly uses words pertaining to a particular municipal or county police department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department shall be in violation of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-4
Status: in_force

The business of the council shall be conducted in the following manner:

(1) The officers of the council, who shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary-treasurer, shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year.

(1) The officers of the council, who shall consist of a chairperson, vice chairperson, and secretary-treasurer, shall be elected at the first meeting of each calendar year.

(2) Eleven members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(2) Eleven members of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(3) The council shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary.

(3) The council shall maintain minutes of its meetings and such other records as it deems necessary.

(4) The council shall report at least annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly as to its activities.

(4) The council shall report at least annually to the Governor and to the General Assembly as to its activities.
O.C.G.A. § 35-6-3 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 6 / Section 35-6-3
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-6-3
Status: in_force

(a) The State Victim Services Commission shall have the following powers and duties: (1) To review the financial reports submitted pursuant to Code Section 15-21-132 concerning local victim assistance programs; (2) To assess the degree of compliance of the courts in collecting and forwarding funds authorized to be collected pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15; (3) To review and determine the extent to which county governing authorities collect funds from the courts and distribute such funds to victim services programs; (4) To assess the extent to which such funds are utilized by such victim services programs to provide direct services to victims of crimes; (5) To recommend changes in legislation that will ensure compliance in the collection, distribution, and use of victim assistance funds as needed; and (6) To recommend as necessary and advisable rules and regulations for the collection and distribution of funds by court officers pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15.

(a) The State Victim Services Commission shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To review the financial reports submitted pursuant to Code Section 15-21-132 concerning local victim assistance programs;

(1) To review the financial reports submitted pursuant to Code Section 15-21-132 concerning local victim assistance programs;

(2) To assess the degree of compliance of the courts in collecting and forwarding funds authorized to be collected pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15;

(2) To assess the degree of compliance of the courts in collecting and forwarding funds authorized to be collected pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15;

(3) To review and determine the extent to which county governing authorities collect funds from the courts and distribute such funds to victim services programs;

(3) To review and determine the extent to which county governing authorities collect funds from the courts and distribute such funds to victim services programs;

(4) To assess the extent to which such funds are utilized by such victim services programs to provide direct services to victims of crimes;

(4) To assess the extent to which such funds are utilized by such victim services programs to provide direct services to victims of crimes;

(5) To recommend changes in legislation that will ensure compliance in the collection, distribution, and use of victim assistance funds as needed; and

(5) To recommend changes in legislation that will ensure compliance in the collection, distribution, and use of victim assistance funds as needed; and

(6) To recommend as necessary and advisable rules and regulations for the collection and distribution of funds by court officers pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15.

(6) To recommend as necessary and advisable rules and regulations for the collection and distribution of funds by court officers pursuant to Article 8 of Chapter 21 of Title 15.

(b) The commission may establish a victim services ombudsman program, provided that funds are appropriated by the General Assembly for such purpose or the commission receives sufficient funds from private grants or donations to fund such program.

(b) The commission may establish a victim services ombudsman program, provided that funds are appropriated by the General Assembly for such purpose or the commission receives sufficient funds from private grants or donations to fund such program.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-26 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-26
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-26
Status: in_force

<Section effective January 1, 2007 except certain provisions, see Laws 2006, Act 692, § 2 >

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “TASER and Electronic Control Weapons Act.”

(a) This Code section shall be known and may be cited as the “TASER and Electronic Control Weapons Act.”

(b) It is the intent and purpose of the Georgia General Assembly to establish legal requirements for the official use of electronic control weapons and similar devices by law enforcement officers, including those officers employed in detention facilities, which requirements shall be consistent with generally accepted industry practices. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to require that such devices, commonly referred to as TASERs or stun-guns, which disrupt the central nervous system of the human body, be used for law enforcement purposes in a manner consistent with established standards and with federal and state constitutional provisions.

(b) It is the intent and purpose of the Georgia General Assembly to establish legal requirements for the official use of electronic control weapons and similar devices by law enforcement officers, including those officers employed in detention facilities, which requirements shall be consistent with generally accepted industry practices. It is the further intent of the General Assembly to require that such devices, commonly referred to as TASERs or stun-guns, which disrupt the central nervous system of the human body, be used for law enforcement purposes in a manner consistent with established standards and with federal and state constitutional provisions.

(c) A law enforcement unit authorizing the use of electronic control weapons or similar devices shall establish lawful written policies and directives providing for the use and deployment of such weapons and devices that are consistent with the training requirements established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The policies and directives required by this subsection shall be issued prior to the issuance of such devices.

(c) A law enforcement unit authorizing the use of electronic control weapons or similar devices shall establish lawful written policies and directives providing for the use and deployment of such weapons and devices that are consistent with the training requirements established by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council. The policies and directives required by this subsection shall be issued prior to the issuance of such devices.

(d) Prior to the official use of electronic control weapons or similar devices, peace officers authorized by the officer's law enforcement unit to use such devices shall be required to satisfactorily complete a course of instruction and certification requirements approved by the council. All persons certified to use electronic control weapons shall complete an update or refresher training course of such duration and at such time as may be prescribed by the council in order for their electronic control weapons certification to remain in force and effect.

(d) Prior to the official use of electronic control weapons or similar devices, peace officers authorized by the officer's law enforcement unit to use such devices shall be required to satisfactorily complete a course of instruction and certification requirements approved by the council. All persons certified to use electronic control weapons shall complete an update or refresher training course of such duration and at such time as may be prescribed by the council in order for their electronic control weapons certification to remain in force and effect.

(e) A department head authorizing the use of an electronic control weapon or similar device or a peace officer using an electronic control weapon or similar device in violation of this Code section shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided for in this chapter. The council is authorized to withdraw or suspend the certification to operate an electronic control weapon of any person for failure to meet the update or refresher requirements specified in this Code section or for violation of any portion of this chapter relating to conditions which may lead to the withdrawal, suspension, or probation of a peace officer's certification.

(e) A department head authorizing the use of an electronic control weapon or similar device or a peace officer using an electronic control weapon or similar device in violation of this Code section shall be subject to disciplinary action as provided for in this chapter. The council is authorized to withdraw or suspend the certification to operate an electronic control weapon of any person for failure to meet the update or refresher requirements specified in this Code section or for violation of any portion of this chapter relating to conditions which may lead to the withdrawal, suspension, or probation of a peace officer's certification.

(f) The Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall provide council approved training to peace officers for the use of electronic control weapons and similar devices.

(f) The Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall provide council approved training to peace officers for the use of electronic control weapons and similar devices.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-31 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-31
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-31
Status: in_force

(a) There is established for the state, within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a system for the intrastate communication of vital information relating to crimes, criminals, and criminal activity, to be known as the Georgia Crime Information Center.

(a) There is established for the state, within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, a system for the intrastate communication of vital information relating to crimes, criminals, and criminal activity, to be known as the Georgia Crime Information Center.

(b) Central responsibility for the development, maintenance, and operation of the center shall be vested with the director of the center with the assistance and guidance of the Georgia Crime Information Council, the establishment of which is provided for in Code Section 35-3-32 .

(b) Central responsibility for the development, maintenance, and operation of the center shall be vested with the director of the center with the assistance and guidance of the Georgia Crime Information Council, the establishment of which is provided for in Code Section 35-3-32 .

(c) The director of the center shall maintain the necessary staff along with support services to be procured within the Georgia state government, such as computer services from the Department of Administrative Services, physical space and logistic support from the Department of Public Safety, and other services or sources as necessary, to enable the effective and efficient performance of the duties and responsibilities ascribed to the center in this article.

(c) The director of the center shall maintain the necessary staff along with support services to be procured within the Georgia state government, such as computer services from the Department of Administrative Services, physical space and logistic support from the Department of Public Safety, and other services or sources as necessary, to enable the effective and efficient performance of the duties and responsibilities ascribed to the center in this article.

(d) All personnel of the center shall be administered according to appropriate special and standard schedules issued pursuant to the rules of the State Personnel Board with due recognition to be given by the latter to the special qualifications and availability of the types of individuals required in such an agency.

(d) All personnel of the center shall be administered according to appropriate special and standard schedules issued pursuant to the rules of the State Personnel Board with due recognition to be given by the latter to the special qualifications and availability of the types of individuals required in such an agency.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-20 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-20
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-20
Status: in_force

(a) During calendar year 1985 and during each calendar year thereafter, the chief of police or department head of each law enforcement unit and wardens of state institutions shall complete 20 hours of training as provided in this Code section.

(a) During calendar year 1985 and during each calendar year thereafter, the chief of police or department head of each law enforcement unit and wardens of state institutions shall complete 20 hours of training as provided in this Code section.

(b) The training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be completed in sessions as selected and provided or approved by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police or the Georgia Prison Wardens Association and which have been recognized by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(b) The training required by subsection (a) of this Code section shall be completed in sessions as selected and provided or approved by the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police or the Georgia Prison Wardens Association and which have been recognized by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council.

(c) The salary and travel expenses of a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution taking the required training shall be paid by the law enforcement unit by which he or she is employed.

(c) The salary and travel expenses of a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution taking the required training shall be paid by the law enforcement unit by which he or she is employed.

(d) Any chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution who does not fulfill the training requirement of this Code section shall lose his or her power of arrest.

(d) Any chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution who does not fulfill the training requirement of this Code section shall lose his or her power of arrest.

(e) A waiver of the requirement of training provided in this Code section may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.

(e) A waiver of the requirement of training provided in this Code section may be granted by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, in its discretion, upon the presentation of evidence by a chief of police or department head of a law enforcement unit or a warden of a state institution that he or she was unable to complete such training due to medical disability, providential cause, or other reason deemed sufficient by the council.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-105 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-105
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-105
Status: in_force

Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-3-102 or 35-3-103 , the director shall have the right to apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County or to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation.
O.C.G.A. § 35-5-2 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-5-2
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-5-2
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Public Safety is authorized: (1) To establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of providing facilities and programs for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and others; and (2) To do all things and take any action necessary to accomplish such purpose, including, but not limited to, the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto.

(a) The Board of Public Safety is authorized:

(1) To establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of providing facilities and programs for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and others; and

(1) To establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of providing facilities and programs for the training of state and local law enforcement officers, firefighters, correctional personnel, emergency medical personnel, behavioral health co-responders, and others; and

(2) To do all things and take any action necessary to accomplish such purpose, including, but not limited to, the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto.

(2) To do all things and take any action necessary to accomplish such purpose, including, but not limited to, the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto.

(b) The board is authorized and directed to select a site for the center.

(b) The board is authorized and directed to select a site for the center.

(c) The board shall select the administrator of the center and establish the compensation for the administrator.

(c) The board shall select the administrator of the center and establish the compensation for the administrator.

(d) As used in this chapter, the term “emergency medical personnel” includes emergency medical technicians or emergency rescue specialists who are certified or seeking certification as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, tactical emergency medical officers, cardiac technicians, or other medical first responders under Chapter 11 of Title 31 and who are employed in the capacity for which they are certified or seeking certification.

(d) As used in this chapter, the term “emergency medical personnel” includes emergency medical technicians or emergency rescue specialists who are certified or seeking certification as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, tactical emergency medical officers, cardiac technicians, or other medical first responders under Chapter 11 of Title 31 and who are employed in the capacity for which they are certified or seeking certification.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-32 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-32
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-32
Status: in_force

(a) The Uniform Division of the department shall have jurisdiction throughout this state with such duties and powers as are prescribed by law.

(a) The Uniform Division of the department shall have jurisdiction throughout this state with such duties and powers as are prescribed by law.

(b) It shall be the primary duty of the Uniform Division to patrol the public roads and highways of this state, including interstate and state maintained highways, and to safeguard the lives and property of the public; and such duty shall also include accident investigation and traffic enforcement. The Uniform Division shall prevent, detect, and investigate violations of the criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States which are committed upon these public roads and highways or upon property appertaining thereto and shall apprehend and arrest those persons who violate such criminal laws.

(b) It shall be the primary duty of the Uniform Division to patrol the public roads and highways of this state, including interstate and state maintained highways, and to safeguard the lives and property of the public; and such duty shall also include accident investigation and traffic enforcement. The Uniform Division shall prevent, detect, and investigate violations of the criminal laws of this state, any other state, or the United States which are committed upon these public roads and highways or upon property appertaining thereto and shall apprehend and arrest those persons who violate such criminal laws.

(c) Without limiting the generality of any other provisions of this article, it is specifically provided that the Uniform Division shall have jurisdiction to patrol safety rest areas and welcome centers located on or adjacent to the state highway system for the purposes of: (1) enforcing the laws of this state relating to the use, ownership, control, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles; (2) enforcing the criminal laws of this state; and (3) enforcing the laws of this state and the regulations of the Department of Transportation with respect to the use of such safety rest areas and welcome centers. The limitations of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-33 shall not apply with respect to enforcement in safety rest areas and welcome centers.

(c) Without limiting the generality of any other provisions of this article, it is specifically provided that the Uniform Division shall have jurisdiction to patrol safety rest areas and welcome centers located on or adjacent to the state highway system for the purposes of: (1) enforcing the laws of this state relating to the use, ownership, control, licensing, and registration of motor vehicles; (2) enforcing the criminal laws of this state; and (3) enforcing the laws of this state and the regulations of the Department of Transportation with respect to the use of such safety rest areas and welcome centers. The limitations of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Code Section 35-2-33 shall not apply with respect to enforcement in safety rest areas and welcome centers.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-163 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-163
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-163
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to any requesting public entities that employ public safety officers. The office may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services for the benefit of public safety officers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or other trauma associated with public safety. The office shall develop a course of training in critical incident stress management and in any other related subject matter for the benefit of public safety officers.

(a) The Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services to any requesting public entities that employ public safety officers. The office may respond to and provide peer counselors and critical incident support services for the benefit of public safety officers experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder or other trauma associated with public safety. The office shall develop a course of training in critical incident stress management and in any other related subject matter for the benefit of public safety officers.

(b) The support coordinator shall certify individuals, who shall be peer counselors, as having received training and demonstrated ability to provide emotional and moral support to public safety officers consistent with the purposes of this article.

(b) The support coordinator shall certify individuals, who shall be peer counselors, as having received training and demonstrated ability to provide emotional and moral support to public safety officers consistent with the purposes of this article.

(c) The support coordinator, with approval of the commissioner, may employ or retain persons as he or she deems necessary to serve as peer counselors and staff consistent with the purposes of this article.

(c) The support coordinator, with approval of the commissioner, may employ or retain persons as he or she deems necessary to serve as peer counselors and staff consistent with the purposes of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-3 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-3
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-3
Status: in_force

(a) The governing authorities of the several counties, municipal corporations, and other political subdivisions of this state are authorized to designate and set apart a portion of the compensation, whether payable on a salary or fee basis, to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, patrolmen, policemen, and other law enforcement officers, as a subsistence allowance, which allowance shall not exceed $5.00 for each day actually spent by such sheriff or other law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties.

(a) The governing authorities of the several counties, municipal corporations, and other political subdivisions of this state are authorized to designate and set apart a portion of the compensation, whether payable on a salary or fee basis, to sheriffs, deputy sheriffs, patrolmen, policemen, and other law enforcement officers, as a subsistence allowance, which allowance shall not exceed $5.00 for each day actually spent by such sheriff or other law enforcement officer in the performance of his duties.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall affect any pension system which was being operated by any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision of this state on March 9, 1956, nor shall this Code section affect any rights of any person under any pension system which was being operated by any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision on March 9, 1956.

(b) Nothing in this Code section shall affect any pension system which was being operated by any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision of this state on March 9, 1956, nor shall this Code section affect any rights of any person under any pension system which was being operated by any county, municipal corporation, or political subdivision on March 9, 1956.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-7 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-7
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-7
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the board, the training programs at the academy shall be made available to all police officers and may also be made available to other persons who evidence interest in entering the law enforcement profession.

(a) Subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the board, the training programs at the academy shall be made available to all police officers and may also be made available to other persons who evidence interest in entering the law enforcement profession.

(b) The board is authorized to prescribe by rules and regulations fees to cover all or a part of the cost of furnishing such training.

(b) The board is authorized to prescribe by rules and regulations fees to cover all or a part of the cost of furnishing such training.

(c) The state and municipalities and counties of the state are authorized to expend funds for the purpose of paying the fees provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(c) The state and municipalities and counties of the state are authorized to expend funds for the purpose of paying the fees provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section.

(d) The board is given full authority to decide who shall be allowed to enroll in the training programs at the academy.

(d) The board is given full authority to decide who shall be allowed to enroll in the training programs at the academy.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-47 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-47
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-47
Status: in_force

All officers, troopers, and communications officers who are in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 may be suspended pending their dismissal from employment with the department as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 45 or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-36-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-36-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-36.1
Status: in_force

(a) There is created within the Uniform Division, a special service known as the Auxiliary Service. The members of the Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division shall be appointed by the commissioner on a part-time basis and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The members shall have such rank as assigned by the commissioner. The members of the Auxiliary Service shall be paid on an hourly basis and, with the exception of workers' compensation medical coverage and any benefits mandated by federal law, shall not be entitled to any employee benefits based on their employment in the Auxiliary Service.

(a) There is created within the Uniform Division, a special service known as the Auxiliary Service. The members of the Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division shall be appointed by the commissioner on a part-time basis and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The members shall have such rank as assigned by the commissioner. The members of the Auxiliary Service shall be paid on an hourly basis and, with the exception of workers' compensation medical coverage and any benefits mandated by federal law, shall not be entitled to any employee benefits based on their employment in the Auxiliary Service.

(b) Members of the Auxiliary Service shall have the same authority and powers as other members of the Uniform Division.

(b) Members of the Auxiliary Service shall have the same authority and powers as other members of the Uniform Division.

(c) The commissioner is authorized to furnish the members of the Auxiliary Service with such equipment, uniforms, and badges as the commissioner deems necessary for the duties of such members.

(c) The commissioner is authorized to furnish the members of the Auxiliary Service with such equipment, uniforms, and badges as the commissioner deems necessary for the duties of such members.

(d) No person shall be eligible for appointment in the Auxiliary Service unless that person has, prior to such appointment, successfully completed trooper school, served in the Uniform Division, and voluntarily left the Uniform Division in good standing through retirement, resignation, or otherwise. Persons appointed to the Auxiliary Service must complete the annual training required under Code Section 35-8-21 for certified law enforcement officers, provided that such persons may serve up to six months without having such training. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to provide or to pay for such training in the same fashion that it provides or pays for such training for members of the Uniform Division.

(d) No person shall be eligible for appointment in the Auxiliary Service unless that person has, prior to such appointment, successfully completed trooper school, served in the Uniform Division, and voluntarily left the Uniform Division in good standing through retirement, resignation, or otherwise. Persons appointed to the Auxiliary Service must complete the annual training required under Code Section 35-8-21 for certified law enforcement officers, provided that such persons may serve up to six months without having such training. The Department of Public Safety is authorized to provide or to pay for such training in the same fashion that it provides or pays for such training for members of the Uniform Division.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-3 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-3
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-3
Status: in_force

The academy is assigned to the Department of Public Safety for administrative purposes only as prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3 .
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-2 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-2
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-2
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) “ Division ” means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. (2) “ Medical examination ” means an examination pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-2 .

(a) As used in this Code section, the term:

(1) “ Division ” means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

(1) “ Division ” means the Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

(2) “ Medical examination ” means an examination pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-2 .

(2) “ Medical examination ” means an examination pursuant to subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-1 or subsection (c) of Code Section 16-6-2 .

(b) When a forensic medical examination is performed, evidence is collected, and the alleged victim has requested that law enforcement officials be notified, the individual performing such exam, or his or her designee, shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the collection of such evidence and provide a summary of all rights guaranteed to the alleged victim pursuant to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights established pursuant to Code Section 17-17-1, et seq. , as provided by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. At the time of the examination, no alleged victim shall be required to assign or waive any rights afforded to him or her in the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights or that might prevent the alleged victim from seeking relief from the Crime Victims Compensation Board. Law enforcement officials shall take possession of such evidence no later than 96 hours of being notified.

(b) When a forensic medical examination is performed, evidence is collected, and the alleged victim has requested that law enforcement officials be notified, the individual performing such exam, or his or her designee, shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the collection of such evidence and provide a summary of all rights guaranteed to the alleged victim pursuant to the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights established pursuant to Code Section 17-17-1, et seq. , as provided by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. At the time of the examination, no alleged victim shall be required to assign or waive any rights afforded to him or her in the Crime Victims' Bill of Rights or that might prevent the alleged victim from seeking relief from the Crime Victims Compensation Board. Law enforcement officials shall take possession of such evidence no later than 96 hours of being notified.

(c) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who takes possession of the evidence as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section to ensure that such evidence is submitted to the division within 30 days of it being collected, in accordance with the procedures established by the division.

(c) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who takes possession of the evidence as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section to ensure that such evidence is submitted to the division within 30 days of it being collected, in accordance with the procedures established by the division.

(d) When a forensic medical examination was performed before July 1, 2016, evidence was collected, and the alleged victim requested that law enforcement officials be notified, the individual who performed such exam, or his or her designee, shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the collection of such evidence on or before July 15, 2016, and law enforcement officials shall take possession of such evidence on or before July 31, 2016. It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who takes possession of the evidence as provided in this Code section to ensure that such evidence is submitted to the division by August 31, 2016, in accordance with the procedures established by the division.

(d) When a forensic medical examination was performed before July 1, 2016, evidence was collected, and the alleged victim requested that law enforcement officials be notified, the individual who performed such exam, or his or her designee, shall notify the appropriate law enforcement agency of the collection of such evidence on or before July 15, 2016, and law enforcement officials shall take possession of such evidence on or before July 31, 2016. It shall be the duty of every law enforcement officer who takes possession of the evidence as provided in this Code section to ensure that such evidence is submitted to the division by August 31, 2016, in accordance with the procedures established by the division.

(e) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement agency to create a list of evidence resulting from a forensic medical examination that is in such agency's possession on August 1, 2016, identifying such evidence as needing to be tested and submitting such listing of information to the division by August 15, 2016.

(e) It shall be the duty of every law enforcement agency to create a list of evidence resulting from a forensic medical examination that is in such agency's possession on August 1, 2016, identifying such evidence as needing to be tested and submitting such listing of information to the division by August 15, 2016.

(f) A failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall not affect the admissibility of evidence collected from a forensic medical examination.

(f) A failure to comply with the provisions of this Code section shall not affect the admissibility of evidence collected from a forensic medical examination.

(g) Beginning December 1, 2016, the division shall issue an annual report detailing the number of cases for which it has tested evidence pursuant to this Code section and the number of cases that are awaiting testing. Such report shall be provided to the executive counsel of the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Lieutenant Governor, the members of the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil, the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and posted online at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website.

(g) Beginning December 1, 2016, the division shall issue an annual report detailing the number of cases for which it has tested evidence pursuant to this Code section and the number of cases that are awaiting testing. Such report shall be provided to the executive counsel of the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Lieutenant Governor, the members of the House Committee on Judiciary, Non-civil, the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, the House Committee on Health and Human Services, and the Senate Health and Human Services Committee and posted online at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's website.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-155 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-155
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-155
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, technical, scientific, and similar processes, procedures, guidelines, standards, and methods for the collection, preservation, or testing of evidence adopted by the division shall not be subject to the provisions of Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-42 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-42
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-42
Status: in_force

All members of the Uniform Division, all communications officers, and all recruits or cadets shall be governed by rules and regulations as now or hereafter established under Chapter 20 of Title 45.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-19 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-19
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-19
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ booking photograph ” means a photograph or image of an individual taken by an arresting law enforcement agency for the purpose of identification or taken when such individual was processed into a jail.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ booking photograph ” means a photograph or image of an individual taken by an arresting law enforcement agency for the purpose of identification or taken when such individual was processed into a jail.

(b) Except as provided in Code Section 50-18-77 and booking photographs required for publication as set forth in Titles 16 and 40, for the State Sexual Offender Registry, and for use by law enforcement agencies for administrative purposes, an arresting law enforcement agency or agent thereof shall not post booking photographs to or on a website.

(b) Except as provided in Code Section 50-18-77 and booking photographs required for publication as set forth in Titles 16 and 40, for the State Sexual Offender Registry, and for use by law enforcement agencies for administrative purposes, an arresting law enforcement agency or agent thereof shall not post booking photographs to or on a website.

(c) An arresting law enforcement agency shall not provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph in any format to a person requesting such photograph if: (1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and (2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration.

(c) An arresting law enforcement agency shall not provide or make available a copy of a booking photograph in any format to a person requesting such photograph if:

(1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and

(1) Such booking photograph may be placed in a publication or posted to a website or transferred to a person to be placed in a publication or posted to a website; and

(2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration.

(2) Removal or deletion of such booking photograph from such publication or website requires the payment of a fee or other consideration.

(d) When a person requests a booking photograph, he or she shall submit a statement affirming that the use of such photograph is in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting a booking photograph shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 .

(d) When a person requests a booking photograph, he or she shall submit a statement affirming that the use of such photograph is in compliance with subsection (c) of this Code section. Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in requesting a booking photograph shall be guilty of a violation of Code Section 16-10-20 .
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-160 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-160
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-160
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the term:

(1) “ Critical incident support services ” means interventions designed to provide compassionate or coping support in the event of involvement in, being a witness to, or being otherwise affected by a traumatic event, including, but not limited to, any series of events that render a traumatic effect.

(1) “ Critical incident support services ” means interventions designed to provide compassionate or coping support in the event of involvement in, being a witness to, or being otherwise affected by a traumatic event, including, but not limited to, any series of events that render a traumatic effect.

(2) “Peer counselor” shall have the same meaning as provided for in Code Section 24-5-510 .

(2) “Peer counselor” shall have the same meaning as provided for in Code Section 24-5-510 .

(3) “ Public entity ” means any agency or department of this state or a political subdivision or municipality of this state or an authority of this state.

(3) “ Public entity ” means any agency or department of this state or a political subdivision or municipality of this state or an authority of this state.

(4) “ Public safety officer ” means a peace officer, correctional officer, emergency health worker, firefighter, highway emergency response operator, jail officer, juvenile correctional officer, probation officer, or emergency services dispatcher.

(4) “ Public safety officer ” means a peace officer, correctional officer, emergency health worker, firefighter, highway emergency response operator, jail officer, juvenile correctional officer, probation officer, or emergency services dispatcher.

(5) “ Support coordinator ” means the coordinator of the Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety.

(5) “ Support coordinator ” means the coordinator of the Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-85 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-85
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-85
Status: in_force

Whenever there shall be an actual or threatened violation of Code Section 35-2-82 or 35-2-83 , the commissioner shall have the right to apply to the Superior Court of Fulton County or to the superior court of the county of residence of the violator for an injunction to restrain the violation.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-80 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-80
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-80
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Department of Public Safety Nomenclature Act of 1995.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-85 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-85
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-85
Status: in_force

Any public or private organization which makes lists of or maintains records on missing children as a primary activity of that organization and which seeks to operate in the State of Georgia shall register with the Missing Children Information Center.
O.C.G.A. § 35-9-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-9-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-9-1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the term “appointing authority” means the Governor of this state or any officer or agency to whom the power to appoint and deputize special policemen is delegated.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-4-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-4-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-4.4
Status: in_force

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 or other criminal violation involving the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or any other electronic device, unless such records are wholly owned by the federal government.

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Article 8 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 or other criminal violation involving the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a disabled adult, elder person, or resident, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible things, including records and documents contained within, or generated by, a computer or any other electronic device, unless such records are wholly owned by the federal government.

(b) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations, through the prosecuting attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on the grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(b) Upon the failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations, through the prosecuting attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on the grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.
O.C.G.A. § 35-5-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-5-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-5-4
Status: in_force

The administrator of the center shall select the necessary staff and shall administer the policies and programs of the board regarding the center. The administrator shall be responsible to the board for the management and operation of the center and shall report directly to the board.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-11 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-11
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-11
Status: in_force

The commissioner is authorized to furnish one or more lecturers to conduct lectures and demonstrations relating to public safety in the public schools in cooperation with school authorities. The commissioner may furnish such lecturers with appropriate literature and equipment.
O.C.G.A. § 35-6a-12 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 6A / Section 35-6a-12
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-6A-12
Status: in_force

The juvenile justice advisory board shall:

(1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The advisory board shall also meet on the call of the chairperson, the director of the council, the chairperson of the council, or the Governor;

(1) Meet at such times and places as it shall determine necessary or convenient to perform its duties. The advisory board shall also meet on the call of the chairperson, the director of the council, the chairperson of the council, or the Governor;

(2) Maintain minutes of its meetings;

(2) Maintain minutes of its meetings;

(3) Participate in the development and review of this state's juvenile justice plan prior to submission to the council for final action;

(3) Participate in the development and review of this state's juvenile justice plan prior to submission to the council for final action;

(4) Be afforded the opportunity to review and comment, not later than 30 days after their submission to the advisory board, on all juvenile justice and delinquency prevention grant applications submitted to the council;

(4) Be afforded the opportunity to review and comment, not later than 30 days after their submission to the advisory board, on all juvenile justice and delinquency prevention grant applications submitted to the council;

(5) Using the combined expertise and experience of its members, provide regular advice and counsel to the director of the council to enable the council to carry out its statutory duties under this article; and

(5) Using the combined expertise and experience of its members, provide regular advice and counsel to the director of the council to enable the council to carry out its statutory duties under this article; and

(6) Carry out such duties that may be required by federal law or regulation so as to enable this state to receive and disburse federal funds for juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment.

(6) Carry out such duties that may be required by federal law or regulation so as to enable this state to receive and disburse federal funds for juvenile delinquency prevention and treatment.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-107 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-107
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-107
Status: in_force

Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of bureau nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-11 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-11
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-11
Status: in_force

No law enforcement agency shall enforce the traffic laws of this state or any traffic ordinances with any name of law enforcement authority on its vehicles other than the name of the applicable county or municipality or the state.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-27 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-27
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-27
Status: in_force

(a) It is the best practice for any person assigned or appointed as a school resource officer to successfully complete a training course for school resource officers approved by the council.

(a) It is the best practice for any person assigned or appointed as a school resource officer to successfully complete a training course for school resource officers approved by the council.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, the council shall maintain a training course consisting of 40 hours of training for school resource officers. Such training course shall, at a minimum, provide training in the role of a peace officer assigned to an elementary or secondary school, search and seizure in elementary and secondary schools, criminal offenses, gang awareness, drug awareness, interviews and interrogations, emergency preparedness, and interpersonal interactions with adolescents, including the encountering of mental health issues.

(b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this Code section, the council shall maintain a training course consisting of 40 hours of training for school resource officers. Such training course shall, at a minimum, provide training in the role of a peace officer assigned to an elementary or secondary school, search and seizure in elementary and secondary schools, criminal offenses, gang awareness, drug awareness, interviews and interrogations, emergency preparedness, and interpersonal interactions with adolescents, including the encountering of mental health issues.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-108 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-108
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-108
Status: in_force

Any person who violates the provisions of this article shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be subject to a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $5,000.00 or to imprisonment for not less than one and not more than five years, or both. Each violation shall constitute a separate offense.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-5 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-5
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-5
Status: in_force

The members of the council shall receive no salary but shall be reimbursed for their reasonable and necessary expenses actually incurred in the performance of their duties.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-83 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-83
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-83
Status: in_force

Any person who uses or displays any symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, current or historical, used by the department without written permission from the commissioner shall be in violation of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-6 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-6
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-6
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall hire a superintendent of the academy whose duties shall be to administer the policies and programs of the board regarding the academy.

(a) The board shall hire a superintendent of the academy whose duties shall be to administer the policies and programs of the board regarding the academy.

(b) The superintendent shall be responsible to the board for the management and control of the academy and shall report directly to the board.

(b) The superintendent shall be responsible to the board for the management and control of the academy and shall report directly to the board.

(c) In administering the policies and programs of the board, the superintendent shall seek the assistance of the State Board of Education, which is authorized and directed to cooperate and work with the superintendent.

(c) In administering the policies and programs of the board, the superintendent shall seek the assistance of the State Board of Education, which is authorized and directed to cooperate and work with the superintendent.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-54 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-54
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-54
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to purchase group life, group accident, and group hospitalization insurance contracts, policies, or certificates issued to the members of the Uniform Division, provided that such contracts of insurance shall be approved by the board as to the amount of insurance, amount of premiums, and company issuing or writing them; provided, further, that the premiums for such contracts, policies, or certificates of insurance shall be paid by the members of the Uniform Division desiring to participate therein; and this purchase shall be in no way considered as incurring a liability on the part of the state to pay for such insurance.

(a) The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to purchase group life, group accident, and group hospitalization insurance contracts, policies, or certificates issued to the members of the Uniform Division, provided that such contracts of insurance shall be approved by the board as to the amount of insurance, amount of premiums, and company issuing or writing them; provided, further, that the premiums for such contracts, policies, or certificates of insurance shall be paid by the members of the Uniform Division desiring to participate therein; and this purchase shall be in no way considered as incurring a liability on the part of the state to pay for such insurance.

(b) The contracts, policies, or certificates of insurance, as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, may be made payable to the beneficiary designated by the member of the Uniform Division to whom the contracts, policies, or certificates are issued.

(b) The contracts, policies, or certificates of insurance, as provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section, may be made payable to the beneficiary designated by the member of the Uniform Division to whom the contracts, policies, or certificates are issued.
O.C.G.A. § 35-5-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-5-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-5-1
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Public Safety Training Center Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-179 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-179
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-179
Status: in_force

The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system with respect to a particular disabled adult or medically endangered person if:

(1) The person is located or the disappearance is otherwise resolved; or

(1) The person is located or the disappearance is otherwise resolved; or

(2) The director determines that the alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating and recovering the disabled adult or medically endangered person.

(2) The director determines that the alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating and recovering the disabled adult or medically endangered person.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-172 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-172
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-172
Status: in_force

(a) With the cooperation of the office of the Governor, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the bureau shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated on behalf of missing disabled adults and medically endangered persons.

(a) With the cooperation of the office of the Governor, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, and other appropriate law enforcement agencies in this state, the bureau shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be activated on behalf of missing disabled adults and medically endangered persons.

(b) Activation of a state-wide missing person alert system shall not prevent or prohibit any other state or local law enforcement agency from taking additional measures in response to the receipt of a missing person report.

(b) Activation of a state-wide missing person alert system shall not prevent or prohibit any other state or local law enforcement agency from taking additional measures in response to the receipt of a missing person report.
O.C.G.A. § 35-1-12 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 1 / Section 35-1-12
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-1-12
Status: in_force

Any county, municipality, or other public subdivision of this state which has a law enforcement agency shall declare a chief of police or a law enforcement head for such law enforcement agency who is required to be a certified peace officer pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 8 of this title, known as the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.” The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to sheriffs.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-12 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-12
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-12
Status: in_force

The bureau is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other similar expenses incurred by any member of the bureau as a result of injuries received in the line of duty. The bureau is authorized to make such payments in addition to any award made by the State Board of Workers' Compensation based on such injuries. Such payments shall be made only upon proper presentation of bills to the bureau. The bureau and the injured party shall together ascertain the correctness of all bills presented. No payments shall be made without the approval of the bureau.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-162 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-162
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-162
Status: in_force

The support coordinator shall be appointed by and be under the direction of the commissioner. The support coordinator shall be an individual with experience as a public safety officer and who has received training and exhibited a demonstrated professional ability to provide emotional and moral support to public safety officers. The support coordinator may also otherwise serve as a public safety officer within the department. The support coordinator is charged and empowered to carry out the responsibilities provided for under this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-100 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-100
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-100
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Bureau of Investigation Nomenclature Act of 1995.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-49 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-49
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-49
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall, within the limit of the appropriation, provide the sworn members of the Department of Public Safety with proper uniforms, suitable to the season, and also with emergency and first-aid outfits, weapons, motor vehicles with radio equipment, and all other necessary supplies and equipment for the purpose of carrying out this article, the same to remain the property of the state; provided, however, that after a sworn member has accumulated 15 years of service with the Department of Public Safety, including prior service with the Department of Driver Services (formerly known as the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety), Public Service Commission, Department of Transportation, or Georgia Building Authority, upon leaving the department under honorable conditions, or upon leaving the department as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty regardless of the number of years of service, such member shall be entitled, as part of his or her compensation, to retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner. The commissioner shall also, within the limit of the appropriation, provide proper uniforms and equipment to radio operators. After a radio operator has accumulated 15 years of service with the department, including prior service with the Department of Driver Services (formerly known as the Department of Motor Vehicle Safety), Public Service Commission, Department of Transportation, or Georgia Building Authority, upon leaving the department under honorable conditions, such radio operator shall be entitled, as part of his or her compensation, to retain his or her badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-16 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-16
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-16
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a subsistence and per diem allowance for employees of the department.

(a) The commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a subsistence and per diem allowance for employees of the department.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to pay to sworn employees of the department additional compensation upon any such employee's retirement in the form of the badge and the duty weapon issued by the department to such employee.

(b) The commissioner shall be authorized to pay to sworn employees of the department additional compensation upon any such employee's retirement in the form of the badge and the duty weapon issued by the department to such employee.

(c) The commissioner shall be authorized to grant a salary increase to those sworn employees of the department and those communications officers who have obtained degrees from an accredited member of the Federation of Regional Accrediting Commissions of Higher Education or who have obtained a degree of completion from some other educational institution with respect to a course of instruction related to law enforcement, so long as both the course of instruction and the institution are specifically approved by the commissioner.

(c) The commissioner shall be authorized to grant a salary increase to those sworn employees of the department and those communications officers who have obtained degrees from an accredited member of the Federation of Regional Accrediting Commissions of Higher Education or who have obtained a degree of completion from some other educational institution with respect to a course of instruction related to law enforcement, so long as both the course of instruction and the institution are specifically approved by the commissioner.

(d) This Code section is not intended to repeal existing law concerning the following: (1) The authority of the board to pay certain medical expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation; (2) The authority of the commissioner to provide uniforms and supplies to members of the Uniform Division; or (3) The requirement that board and quarters be furnished to every member of the Uniform Division on active duty.

(d) This Code section is not intended to repeal existing law concerning the following:

(1) The authority of the board to pay certain medical expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation;

(1) The authority of the board to pay certain medical expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation;

(2) The authority of the commissioner to provide uniforms and supplies to members of the Uniform Division; or

(2) The authority of the commissioner to provide uniforms and supplies to members of the Uniform Division; or

(3) The requirement that board and quarters be furnished to every member of the Uniform Division on active duty.

(3) The requirement that board and quarters be furnished to every member of the Uniform Division on active duty.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-11 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-11
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-11
Status: in_force

(a) All agents of the bureau shall be governed by such rules of position, classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, qualification, compensation, seniority privileges, tenure, and other employment standards as may now or hereafter be established under such merit system controls as may be authorized by Chapter 20 of Title 45.

(a) All agents of the bureau shall be governed by such rules of position, classification, appointment, promotion, demotion, transfer, dismissal, qualification, compensation, seniority privileges, tenure, and other employment standards as may now or hereafter be established under such merit system controls as may be authorized by Chapter 20 of Title 45.

(b) This Code section shall not apply to narcotics agents as provided for in Code Section 35-3-9 .

(b) This Code section shall not apply to narcotics agents as provided for in Code Section 35-3-9 .

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “ disability ” means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When an agent of the bureau leaves the bureau as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such agent shall be entitled as part of such agent's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the director.

(c) As used in this subsection, the term “ disability ” means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When an agent of the bureau leaves the bureau as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such agent shall be entitled as part of such agent's compensation to retain his or her weapon and badge pursuant to regulations promulgated by the director.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-12 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-12
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-12
Status: in_force

No person in the employ of the department shall, either directly or indirectly, contribute any money or any other thing of value to any person, organization, or committee for political campaign or election in county or state primaries or general elections.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-5 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-5
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-5
Status: in_force

As prescribed by the board, the commissioner may rank as senior colonel in the Uniform Division and may be the chief officer thereof or the board may appoint a colonel in the Uniform Division as the chief officer thereof.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-39 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-39
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-39
Status: in_force

Any officer or official mentioned in this article who shall neglect or refuse to make any report or to do any act required by any provision of this article shall be deemed guilty of nonfeasance in office and subject to removal therefrom.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-106 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-106
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-106
Status: in_force

In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section 35-3-102 or 35-3-103 , where the violation is willful, the director shall be entitled to collect a civil penalty in the amount of $500.00 for each violation. Further, when there is a finding of willful violation, the director shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees for bringing any action against the violator. The director shall be entitled to seek civil sanctions in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the county of residence of the violator.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-7 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-7
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-7
Status: in_force

The director and the commissioner of public safety are authorized to enter into agreements, subject to approval of the Board of Public Safety, for the provision of such services, material, or combination thereof as may be useful in the performance of the official duties of the bureau or the department.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-154-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-154-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-154.1
Status: in_force

(a) A copy of a report of the methods and findings of any examination or analysis conducted by an employee of the state crime laboratory or an employee of a laboratory with which the state crime laboratory has a contract for the provision of laboratory or scientific examination or analysis, authenticated under oath, is prima-facie evidence in court proceedings in this state of the facts contained therein.

(a) A copy of a report of the methods and findings of any examination or analysis conducted by an employee of the state crime laboratory or an employee of a laboratory with which the state crime laboratory has a contract for the provision of laboratory or scientific examination or analysis, authenticated under oath, is prima-facie evidence in court proceedings in this state of the facts contained therein.

(b) The report shall have the effect as if the person who performed the analysis or examination had personally testified and shall have an affidavit of the employee stating: (1) That he or she is certified to perform the requisite analysis or examination; (2) His or her experience as a chemist or analyst and as an expert witness testifying in court; and (3) That he or she conducted the tests shown on the report using procedures approved by the bureau and the report accurately reflects his or her opinion regarding the results.

(b) The report shall have the effect as if the person who performed the analysis or examination had personally testified and shall have an affidavit of the employee stating:

(1) That he or she is certified to perform the requisite analysis or examination;

(1) That he or she is certified to perform the requisite analysis or examination;

(2) His or her experience as a chemist or analyst and as an expert witness testifying in court; and

(2) His or her experience as a chemist or analyst and as an expert witness testifying in court; and

(3) That he or she conducted the tests shown on the report using procedures approved by the bureau and the report accurately reflects his or her opinion regarding the results.

(3) That he or she conducted the tests shown on the report using procedures approved by the bureau and the report accurately reflects his or her opinion regarding the results.

(c) The prosecuting attorney shall serve a copy on the defendant's attorney of record, or on the defendant if pro se, prior to the first proceeding in which the report is to be used against the defendant.

(c) The prosecuting attorney shall serve a copy on the defendant's attorney of record, or on the defendant if pro se, prior to the first proceeding in which the report is to be used against the defendant.

(d) Any report under this Code section shall contain notice of the right to demand the testimony of the person signing the report.

(d) Any report under this Code section shall contain notice of the right to demand the testimony of the person signing the report.

(e) The defendant may object in writing any time after service of the report, but at least ten days prior to trial, to the introduction of the report. If objection is made, the judge shall require the employee to be present to testify. The state shall diligently investigate the witness's availability and report to the court. If the witness is not available on a timely basis, the court shall grant a continuance.

(e) The defendant may object in writing any time after service of the report, but at least ten days prior to trial, to the introduction of the report. If objection is made, the judge shall require the employee to be present to testify. The state shall diligently investigate the witness's availability and report to the court. If the witness is not available on a timely basis, the court shall grant a continuance.
O.C.G.A. § 35-9-15 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-9-15
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-9-15
Status: in_force

(a) On request of the sheriff or the chief or director of a law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision thereof, and with the consent of the employee concerned, a law enforcement officer of the United States or any of the several states may be appointed as a law enforcement officer of this state for the purpose of providing mutual assistance in the enforcement of the laws of this state or of the United States. A law enforcement officer who is appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be considered a law enforcement officer of the appointing agency and shall have the same powers, duties, privileges, and immunities as a law enforcement officer employed by the appointing agency.

(a) On request of the sheriff or the chief or director of a law enforcement agency of this state or of any political subdivision thereof, and with the consent of the employee concerned, a law enforcement officer of the United States or any of the several states may be appointed as a law enforcement officer of this state for the purpose of providing mutual assistance in the enforcement of the laws of this state or of the United States. A law enforcement officer who is appointed pursuant to this Code section shall be considered a law enforcement officer of the appointing agency and shall have the same powers, duties, privileges, and immunities as a law enforcement officer employed by the appointing agency.

(b) Any such appointment shall be in writing, signed by the sheriff or the chief or director of the appointing agency, and shall specify the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the employee so appointed. Such appointment shall be at the pleasure of the sheriff or the chief or director of the appointing law enforcement agency. The appointment shall terminate if the person appointed ceases to be employed by an agency of the United States or of the several states. A copy of the appointment shall be filed in the executive office of the appointing agency.

(b) Any such appointment shall be in writing, signed by the sheriff or the chief or director of the appointing agency, and shall specify the powers, duties, and responsibilities of the employee so appointed. Such appointment shall be at the pleasure of the sheriff or the chief or director of the appointing law enforcement agency. The appointment shall terminate if the person appointed ceases to be employed by an agency of the United States or of the several states. A copy of the appointment shall be filed in the executive office of the appointing agency.

(c) In lieu of any other oath prescribed by the laws of this state, a law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this Code section shall take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of this state and to execute well and faithfully the laws of this state during the term of such appointment.

(c) In lieu of any other oath prescribed by the laws of this state, a law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this Code section shall take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of this state and to execute well and faithfully the laws of this state during the term of such appointment.

(d) As used in this Code section, the term “law enforcement agency” includes, but is not limited to, any sheriff's office, municipal police department, county police department, prosecuting attorney's office, or any agency of the state or a political subdivision of this state whose employees are authorized to enforce the laws of this state.

(d) As used in this Code section, the term “law enforcement agency” includes, but is not limited to, any sheriff's office, municipal police department, county police department, prosecuting attorney's office, or any agency of the state or a political subdivision of this state whose employees are authorized to enforce the laws of this state.

(e) The following laws shall not apply to law enforcement officers appointed pursuant to this Code section: (1) Code Section 45-2-1 , relating to persons ineligible to hold civil office; and (2) Chapter 8 of this title, known as the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.”

(e) The following laws shall not apply to law enforcement officers appointed pursuant to this Code section:

(1) Code Section 45-2-1 , relating to persons ineligible to hold civil office; and

(1) Code Section 45-2-1 , relating to persons ineligible to hold civil office; and

(2) Chapter 8 of this title, known as the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.”

(2) Chapter 8 of this title, known as the “Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-151 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-151
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-151
Status: in_force

The Division of Forensic Sciences of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation:

(1) Shall provide a state-wide system of laboratories dedicated to conducting forensic analysis of evidence submitted to the laboratory by law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, coroners, and medical examiners;

(1) Shall provide a state-wide system of laboratories dedicated to conducting forensic analysis of evidence submitted to the laboratory by law enforcement agencies, prosecuting attorneys, coroners, and medical examiners;

(2) Shall provide forensic services to the criminal justice system for the examination and analysis of evidence in the areas of medical examiner inquiries, latent fingerprints, photography, questioned documents, firearms and weapons, trace evidence, implied consent, blood alcohol, toxicology, chemistry, drugs, serology, DNA, and such other areas as the director may authorize or the board shall direct;

(2) Shall provide forensic services to the criminal justice system for the examination and analysis of evidence in the areas of medical examiner inquiries, latent fingerprints, photography, questioned documents, firearms and weapons, trace evidence, implied consent, blood alcohol, toxicology, chemistry, drugs, serology, DNA, and such other areas as the director may authorize or the board shall direct;

(3) Shall establish standards for the identification, collection, transportation, and analysis of forensic evidence;

(3) Shall establish standards for the identification, collection, transportation, and analysis of forensic evidence;

(4) Shall facilitate independent testing or analysis of evidence within the possession, custody, or control of the division as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-16-4 , relating to discovery in criminal cases;

(4) Shall facilitate independent testing or analysis of evidence within the possession, custody, or control of the division as provided in paragraph (3) of subsection (a) of Code Section 17-16-4 , relating to discovery in criminal cases;

(5) Shall provide for and establish uniform fees as approved by the board to be paid to medical examiners, dentists, and other professionals for participating in medical examiners' inquiries or coroners' inquests pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45, known as the “Georgia Death Investigation Act”;

(5) Shall provide for and establish uniform fees as approved by the board to be paid to medical examiners, dentists, and other professionals for participating in medical examiners' inquiries or coroners' inquests pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45, known as the “Georgia Death Investigation Act”;

(6) May assist in the training of law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, coroners, and medical examiners as it relates to forensic sciences in cooperation with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, and the Georgia Coroner's Training Council, as appropriate; and

(6) May assist in the training of law enforcement officers, prosecuting attorneys, coroners, and medical examiners as it relates to forensic sciences in cooperation with the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council, the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia, and the Georgia Coroner's Training Council, as appropriate; and

(7) May assist in the training of judges and attorneys as it relates to forensic sciences in cooperation with the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, as appropriate.

(7) May assist in the training of judges and attorneys as it relates to forensic sciences in cooperation with the Institute of Continuing Judicial Education of Georgia and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education, as appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-60 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-60
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-60
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Antiterrorism Act.”
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-87 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-87
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-87
Status: in_force

Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of department nomenclature or symbols in violation of this article may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-34-1 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-34-1
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-34.1
Status: in_force

When a defendant has been exonerated and discharged without court adjudication of guilt pursuant to Article 3 of Chapter 8 of Title 42, the center is authorized to provide the first offender's record of arrests, charges, or sentences to the employers and entities and under the conditions set forth in Code Section 42-8-63.1 .
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-38 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-38
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-38
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who knowingly requests, obtains, or attempts to obtain criminal history record information under false pretenses, or who knowingly communicates or attempts to communicate criminal history record information to any agency or person except in accordance with this article, or any member, officer, employee or agent of the center, the council, or any participating agency who knowingly falsifies criminal history record information or any records relating thereto shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.

(a) Any person who knowingly requests, obtains, or attempts to obtain criminal history record information under false pretenses, or who knowingly communicates or attempts to communicate criminal history record information to any agency or person except in accordance with this article, or any member, officer, employee or agent of the center, the council, or any participating agency who knowingly falsifies criminal history record information or any records relating thereto shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned for not more than two years, or both.

(b) Any person who communicates or attempts to communicate criminal history record information in a negligent manner not in accordance with this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both.

(b) Any person who communicates or attempts to communicate criminal history record information in a negligent manner not in accordance with this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both.

(c) Any person who knowingly discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in criminal justice information systems except in accordance with this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

(c) Any person who knowingly discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in criminal justice information systems except in accordance with this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $5,000.00, or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.

(d) Any person who discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in criminal justice information systems in a manner not permitted by this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both.

(d) Any person who discloses or attempts to disclose the techniques or methods employed to ensure the security and privacy of information or data contained in criminal justice information systems in a manner not permitted by this article shall for each such offense, upon conviction thereof, be fined not more than $100.00, or imprisoned not more than ten days, or both.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-57 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-57
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-57
Status: in_force

When an unmarked pursuit vehicle used by the Georgia State Patrol for the purpose of enforcing the traffic laws of this state is first removed from the field and will no longer be used on a regular basis for pursuit purposes, the commissioner of public safety is authorized, in his or her discretion, to make such pursuit vehicle available to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of training public safety officers pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title. Such vehicles may also be sold or traded pursuant to Code Section 35-2-58 . Upon notification by the commissioner, the administrator of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall be authorized to take immediate possession of any such pursuit vehicle.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-64 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-64
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-64
Status: in_force

All efforts shall be made to maintain the confidentiality of the investigative efforts of the Antiterrorism Task Force and the identity of agents who operate in undercover assignments. Information may, however, be shared with other law enforcement agencies when, in the sole discretion of the director, the sharing of such information would not compromise the successful completion of the investigation or cases being made.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-13 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-13
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-13
Status: in_force

The department is authorized to provide comfortable and accessible headquarters for the commissioner and deputy commissioner of public safety and for the various divisions thereof. The department is authorized and empowered to provide such quarters and offices by purchase, lease, or construction, any contract made or title acquired to be made in the name of and on behalf of the State of Georgia.
O.C.G.A. § 35-9-8 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-9-8
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-9-8
Status: in_force

Each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-7 , this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-9 through 35-9-12 shall for all purposes be deemed to be an employee of the state, political subdivision, department, agency, or district requesting his appointment.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-180 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-180
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-180
Status: in_force

(a) Any entity or individual participating in the “Mattie's call” alert system pursuant to this article shall not be liable for any civil damages arising from the dissemination of any alert generated pursuant to the “Mattie's call” alert system.

(a) Any entity or individual participating in the “Mattie's call” alert system pursuant to this article shall not be liable for any civil damages arising from the dissemination of any alert generated pursuant to the “Mattie's call” alert system.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any legal protection an individual or entity may have under any other law for disseminating any information.

(b) Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any legal protection an individual or entity may have under any other law for disseminating any information.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-201 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-201
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-201
Status: in_force

There is established the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center as a distinct division within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The center shall be a fusion center maintaining criminal intelligence and terrorism analytical components. The officer or agent charged with operating the center shall report directly to the director.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-121 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-121
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-121
Status: in_force

There is created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Capitol Police Division. The department shall staff such division with certified law enforcement officers, who shall be designated capitol police officers, security personnel under the employment of or contract with the department, and any other certified peace officer employed by the department.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-176 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-176
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-176
Status: in_force

(a) On notification by a local law enforcement agency that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing, the director shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system, as established by rule, if: (1) A local law enforcement agency believes that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing; (2) A local law enforcement agency believes that the disabled adult or medically endangered person is in immediate danger of serious bodily injury or death; (3) A local law enforcement agency confirms that an investigation has taken place that verifies the disappearance and eliminates alternative explanations for the disabled adult's or medically endangered person's disappearance; and (4) Sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the disabled adult or medically endangered person.

(a) On notification by a local law enforcement agency that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing, the director shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system, as established by rule, if:

(1) A local law enforcement agency believes that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing;

(1) A local law enforcement agency believes that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing;

(2) A local law enforcement agency believes that the disabled adult or medically endangered person is in immediate danger of serious bodily injury or death;

(2) A local law enforcement agency believes that the disabled adult or medically endangered person is in immediate danger of serious bodily injury or death;

(3) A local law enforcement agency confirms that an investigation has taken place that verifies the disappearance and eliminates alternative explanations for the disabled adult's or medically endangered person's disappearance; and

(3) A local law enforcement agency confirms that an investigation has taken place that verifies the disappearance and eliminates alternative explanations for the disabled adult's or medically endangered person's disappearance; and

(4) Sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the disabled adult or medically endangered person.

(4) Sufficient information is available to disseminate to the public that could assist in locating the disabled adult or medically endangered person.

(b) The area of the alert may be less than state wide if the director determines that the nature of the event makes it probable that the disabled adult or medically endangered person did not leave a certain geographic location.

(b) The area of the alert may be less than state wide if the director determines that the nature of the event makes it probable that the disabled adult or medically endangered person did not leave a certain geographic location.

(c) The bureau may modify the criteria described by subsection (a) of this Code section as necessary for the proper implementation of the alert system.

(c) The bureau may modify the criteria described by subsection (a) of this Code section as necessary for the proper implementation of the alert system.
O.C.G.A. § 35-5-7 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 5 / Section 35-5-7
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-5-7
Status: in_force

(a) The administrator of the center, with the approval of the board, is authorized to establish a security police force within the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

(a) The administrator of the center, with the approval of the board, is authorized to establish a security police force within the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

(b) While in the performance of their duties on property of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, such security police shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the local government with police jurisdiction over such Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

(b) While in the performance of their duties on property of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center, such security police shall have the same law enforcement powers, including the power of arrest, as a law enforcement officer of the local government with police jurisdiction over such Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-82 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-82
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-82
Status: in_force

Whoever, except with the written permission of the commissioner, knowingly uses the words “Georgia Department of Public Safety,” “State Patrol,” “State Police,” “State Highway Patrol,” “State Trooper,” or “State Patrolman” in connection with any advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication, play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department shall be in violation of this article.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-124 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-124
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-124
Status: in_force

The Georgia Building Authority shall reimburse the department for the costs to the department of performing police and security duties within Capitol Square in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement by and between the department and the Georgia Building Authority. Such agreement shall set forth the amount to be paid by the Georgia Building Authority to the department for each fiscal year and shall be executed prior to the budget submission deadline set by the Office of Planning and Budget.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-8 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-8
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-8
Status: in_force

Subject to rules and regulations prescribed by the board, the academy shall make available to all coroners and deputy coroners in the state at least once annually a training program of at least 16 hours of instruction including, but not limited to, the following: Article 2 of Chapter 16 of Title 45, the “Georgia Death Investigation Act”; all laws pertaining to the duties of coroners; and investigating technique. The board is authorized to charge such tuition as may be necessary to defray the expense of such training and is also authorized to accept appropriations from any governmental unit or gifts or grants for such purpose.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-31 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-31
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-31
Status: in_force

The Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall consist of:

(1) The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of the headquarters staff;

(1) The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of the headquarters staff;

(2) The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of one battalion.

(2) The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of one battalion.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-9 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-9
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-9
Status: in_force

It is not the intention of this chapter that it be mandatory that any police officer be required to attend the academy. The training program established at the academy shall not supersede any other training program for police officers but shall be separate and apart from any other training program for police officers.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-4-5 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-4-5
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-4.5
Status: in_force

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Chapter 2 of Title 21 involving elections, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible items, including records and documents contained within or generated by a computer or any other electronic device, unless such records are wholly owned by the federal government, and to undertake, at the discretion of the bureau, an audit of materials produced in response to such subpoena in a form deemed necessary by the bureau.

(a) In any investigation of a violation of Chapter 2 of Title 21 involving elections, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations shall be authorized to issue a subpoena, with the consent of the Attorney General, to compel the production of books, papers, documents, or other tangible items, including records and documents contained within or generated by a computer or any other electronic device, unless such records are wholly owned by the federal government, and to undertake, at the discretion of the bureau, an audit of materials produced in response to such subpoena in a form deemed necessary by the bureau.

(b) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations, through the prosecuting attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on the grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.

(b) Upon failure of a person without lawful excuse to obey a subpoena, the director, assistant director, or deputy director for investigations, through the prosecuting attorney, may apply to a superior court having jurisdiction for an order compelling compliance. Such person may object to the subpoena on the grounds that it fails to comply with this Code section or upon any constitutional or other legal right or privilege of such person. The court may issue an order modifying or setting aside such subpoena or directing compliance with the original subpoena. Failure to obey a subpoena issued under this Code section may be punished by the court as contempt of court.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-72 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-72
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-72
Status: in_force

All persons employed as security guards shall be compensated in an amount to be prescribed by the commissioner and shall be furnished with and shall wear such distinctive uniforms and equipment as may be prescribed by the commissioner.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-38 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-38
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-38
Status: in_force

The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to divide the state into districts or divisions as may be necessary for the purpose of effectually patrolling the public roads and highways of the state and of the counties thereof and for combating, detecting, and preventing crime.
O.C.G.A. § 35-4-4 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 4 / Section 35-4-4
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-4-4
Status: in_force

(a) The board is authorized to establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Police Academy for the purpose of training police officers and others as provided in this chapter and to do all things and take whatever action is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the establishment of training standards and programs and the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto.

(a) The board is authorized to establish, operate, and maintain the Georgia Police Academy for the purpose of training police officers and others as provided in this chapter and to do all things and take whatever action is necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, including, but not limited to, the establishment of training standards and programs and the promulgation of rules and regulations relative thereto.

(b) The board is authorized and directed to select a site for the academy.

(b) The board is authorized and directed to select a site for the academy.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-5 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-5
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-5
Status: in_force

Any person who uses or displays any current or historical symbol, including any emblem, seal, or badge, used by the department in connection with the planning, conduct, or execution of any solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production in a manner reasonably calculated to convey the impression that such solicitation; advertisement, circular, book, pamphlet, or other publication; or play, motion picture, broadcast, telecast, telemarketing, or other production is approved, endorsed, or authorized by or associated with the department without written permission from the local governing authority shall be in violation of this chapter.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-52 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-52
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-52
Status: in_force

The commissioner, at his discretion and subject to available funds, shall be authorized to pay to members of the Uniform Division a clothing allowance when the members are permanently assigned to personal security or special duty assignments which necessitate those members wearing clothing other than the uniform of the Uniform Division. The commissioner, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Safety, shall establish the amount of clothing allowance to be paid each year.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-14 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-14
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-14
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ peace officer ” means peace officer as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2 , as amended.

(a) As used in this Code section, the term “ peace officer ” means peace officer as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2 , as amended.

(b) The commissioner is authorized and directed to negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Georgia and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the State of Georgia.

(b) The commissioner is authorized and directed to negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Georgia and the United States Department of Justice or Department of Homeland Security concerning the enforcement of federal immigration and customs laws, detention and removals, and investigations in the State of Georgia.

(c) The memorandum of understanding negotiated pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be signed on behalf of the state by the commissioner and the Governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency.

(c) The memorandum of understanding negotiated pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be signed on behalf of the state by the commissioner and the Governor or as otherwise required by the appropriate federal agency.

(d) The commissioner shall annually designate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding.

(d) The commissioner shall annually designate no fewer than ten peace officers to apply to be trained pursuant to the memorandum of understanding provided for in subsections (b) and (c) of this Code section. Such training shall be funded pursuant to any federal Homeland Security Appropriation Act or any subsequent source of federal funding. The provisions of this subsection shall become effective upon such funding.

(e) A peace officer certified as trained in accordance with the memorandum of understanding as provided in this Code section is authorized to enforce federal immigration and customs laws while performing within the scope of his or her authorized duties.

(e) A peace officer certified as trained in accordance with the memorandum of understanding as provided in this Code section is authorized to enforce federal immigration and customs laws while performing within the scope of his or her authorized duties.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-83 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-83
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-83
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of a police report by the parent, guardian, caretaker, governmental unit responsible for the child, or other person with legal custody of the child that a child is missing, the local law enforcement agency receiving such report shall notify all of its on-duty law enforcement officers of the existence of the missing child report, communicate the report to all other law enforcement agencies having jurisdiction in the county and all law enforcement agencies of jurisdictions geographically adjoining that of the local law enforcement agency, and transmit the report to the Missing Children Information Center.
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-6 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 2 / Section 35-2-6
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-2-6
Status: in_force

In perfecting the organization of the department or any division thereof, the commissioner shall be authorized with approval of the board to employ and provide compensation for such expert temporary assistance as may be necessary.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-16 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 8 / Section 35-8-16
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-8-16
Status: in_force

This chapter establishes only the minimum qualification standards and training requirements for peace officers in this state; each law enforcement unit is encouraged to prescribe such additional requirements as it deems necessary and appropriate.
O.C.G.A. § 35-3-81 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 3 / Section 35-3-81
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-3-81
Status: in_force

(a) There is authorized within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the Missing Children Information Center. The center shall serve as a central repository of information regarding missing children and shall collect and disseminate such information as is necessary to assist in the location of missing children.

(a) There is authorized within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation the Missing Children Information Center. The center shall serve as a central repository of information regarding missing children and shall collect and disseminate such information as is necessary to assist in the location of missing children.

(b) Central responsibility for the development, maintenance, and operation of the center shall be vested in the supervisor of the center who shall be appointed by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

(b) Central responsibility for the development, maintenance, and operation of the center shall be vested in the supervisor of the center who shall be appointed by the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

(c) The supervisor of the center shall maintain the necessary staff along with support services to be procured within the Georgia state government to enable the effective and efficient performance of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the center in this article.

(c) The supervisor of the center shall maintain the necessary staff along with support services to be procured within the Georgia state government to enable the effective and efficient performance of the duties and responsibilities assigned to the center in this article.

(d) All personnel of the center shall be administered according to appropriate special and standard schedules issued pursuant to the rules of the State Personnel Board.

(d) All personnel of the center shall be administered according to appropriate special and standard schedules issued pursuant to the rules of the State Personnel Board.
O.C.G.A. § 35-10-9 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 10 / Section 35-10-9
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-10-9
Status: in_force

Any person who has given money or any other item of value to another person due in part to such person's use of department nomenclature or symbols in violation of this chapter may maintain a suit for damages against the violator. Where it is proven that the violation was willful, the victim shall be entitled to recover treble damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney's fees.
O.C.G.A. § 35-9-7 — GA Code / Title 35 / Chapter 9 / Section 35-9-7
Georgia Code Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies § 35-9-7
Status: in_force

The compensation of a special policeman shall be fixed in such amount as may be agreed upon between him and the state, political subdivision, department, agency, or district requesting his employment; and the latter shall be liable for the payment thereof.