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GA Code § 35-2-4 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-4. Commissioner of Public Safety - Membership in Uniform Division; Reversion to Original Rank Upon Removal Without Prejudice From Office

 The commissioner may be a member of the Uniform Division of the department and upon removal from such office without prejudice he shall revert to his original rank in the Uniform Division which he held when he was appointed to office.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 1.)
GA Code § 35-2-5 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-5. Commissioner of Public Safety - Rank in Uniform Division; Chief Officer

 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.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 1, § 4; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 2; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 12-3.)   Editor's notes.   - Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 13-1, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that the 2000 Act which amended this Code section became effective April 28, 2000, for purposes of authorization for appointments as provided in this Code section as amended by § 12-3 of the 2000 Act.
GA Code § 35-2-6 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-6. Employment of Temporary Expert Assistance

 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.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 8.)
GA Code § 35-2-7 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-7. Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety - Appointment; Term of Office; Rank; Membership in Uniform Division; Duties; Oath

  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.   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.   His appointment shall be subject to confirmation by the board.   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.   The deputy commissioner shall take the same oath as that required of the commissioner, which oath shall be administered by the commissioner.    (Ga. L. 1937, p. 332, art. 1, § 5; Ga. L. 1943, p. 196, § 3; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 3; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, § 2; Ga. L. 1967, p. 98, § 2; Ga. L. 1969, p. 145, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 409, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 1285, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Deputy commissioner entitled to same longevity increases as battalion members.   - Deputy director (now deputy commissioner) of public safety is entitled to the same longevity increases as are members of the battalion. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-134.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, §§ 31, 32. 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, §§ 1 et seq., 48 et seq., 70, 88, 105 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, §§ 21 et seq., 136 et seq. 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, §§ 17 et seq., 73.
GA Code § 35-2-8 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-8. Comptroller - Appointment; Membership in Uniform Division Prohibited; Bond

 The commissioner shall appoint a comptroller to ensure the proper receipt, accounting, and disbursement of funds of the department. The comptroller shall not be a member of the Uniform Division of the department. The comptroller shall give a good and sufficient surety bond in the amount of $100,000.00, payable to the Governor and his successors in office and to be approved by the commissioner, conditioned for the faithful discharge of his duties and the faithful accounting of all funds received by him.   (Ga. L. 1977, p. 228, § 2.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, §§ 31, 32. 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, §§ 48 et seq., 70 et seq., 227 et seq., 237, 247, 248, 250. 70 Am. Jur. 2d, Sheriffs, Police and Constables, §§ 7 et seq., 41, 42, 45.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, §§ 323 et seq., 334 et seq. 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, §§ 17 et seq., 73.
GA Code § 35-2-9 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-9. Payment of Medical and Other Similar Expenses of Members of Georgia State Patrol Injured in Line of Duty; Procedure

 The department is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other similar expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol as a result of injuries received in the line of duty. The department 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 only be made upon proper presentation of bills to the comptroller of the department. The comptroller and the injured party shall together ascertain the correctness of all bills presented. No payments shall be made without the approval of the commissioner.   (Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 392, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Workers' compensation generally, T. 34, C. 9.    State employees' health insurance, § 45-18-1 et seq.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Department's authorized payments in addition to workers' compensation award.   - Department is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other similar expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol as a result of injury received in the line of duty; such payments may be made in addition to any award made by the Board of Workers' Compensation based on the injury. 1974 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 74-82.   Payment allowed even if no workers' compensation award made.   - Department is authorized to pay all hospital and surgical bills of the members of the state patrol under certain conditions, even if no award has been made by workers' compensation. 1960-61 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 423.   Department may pay expenses resulting from original injury, but not improper treatment.   - Department may properly pay additional medical expenses incurred by a member of the Georgia State Patrol provided that the department is satisfied from evidence before it, or to be required by it, that the expenses are a result of the original injuries and not as a result of improper treatment of the injuries, or other events that transpired subsequent thereto. 1957 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 218.   Upon payment, department becomes subrogated to employee's rights.   - Department has authority to pay medical expenses incurred by employees when engaged in the line of duty and, upon payment, the department becomes subrogated to the rights of the employee. 1960-61 Op. Att'y Gen. p. 425.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, § 279.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, § 386 et seq.
GA Code § 35-2-10 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-10. Awards to Employees for Outstanding Service, Heroism, or Other Exemplary Acts; Maximum Amount of Award; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Granting Awards

  The department shall have the authority to make awards to employees of the department on behalf of the department or the state in recognition of outstanding service, heroism, or other exemplary acts arising out of the performance of their duties. All expenditures incurred in making such awards shall be defrayed from the department's regular operating budget and shall not exceed $100.00 per award.   The board shall promulgate rules and regulations in connection with the granting of the awards provided for in this Code section.    (Ga. L. 1977, p. 246, §§ 1, 2.)
GA Code § 35-2-11 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-11. Commissioner Authorized to Provide and Equip Lecturers for Lectures and Demonstrations in Public Schools

 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.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 3, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, §§ 227, 237.   C.J.S.   - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public Employees, §§ 323, 324, 334 et seq.
GA Code § 35-2-12 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-12. Contribution to Political Campaigns by Employees of Department

 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.   (Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 4; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 103, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 1921, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Constitutionality.    - O.C.G.A. § 35-2-12 may constitutionally be enforced against employees of the Department of Public Safety. 2000 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2000-7.
GA Code § 35-2-13 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-13. Headquarters for Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Divisions

 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.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, § 10.)
GA Code § 35-2-15 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-15. Off-Duty Use of Motor Vehicles and Other Equipment by Certain Law Enforcement Officers; Conditions for Use; Rules and Regulations

    Certified law enforcement officers employed by the department may use a department motor vehicle while working an off-duty job if such job requires vested police powers as a condition of employment, has been approved by the commissioner, and has been determined by the commissioner to be in furtherance of the department's mission and service to the state. Department motor vehicles used for off-duty employment shall not be used at any political function.   Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, department motor vehicles shall be used only in the discharge of official duties.   Any other equipment shall be used only with the express written approval of the commissioner. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations governing the use of equipment subject to approval of the Board of Public Safety.     The commissioner, in his or her sole discretion, in granting approval for such off-duty job in which a department motor vehicle is used, prior to the use of such vehicle, shall determine whether the off-duty employer provided for in subsection (a) of this Code section shall reimburse the department for use of the vehicle. When reimbursement is required, such off-duty employer shall enter into a written agreement with the department to pay an amount determined by the commissioner to be sufficient to reimburse the department for the use of the vehicle and to pay the off-duty employee sufficient compensation. Pursuant to such agreement, the department shall pay the employee of the department the compensation earned on off-duty employment whenever such employee performs such service in a department motor vehicle; provided, however, that such compensation shall not be characterized as direct employment compensation but shall be paid as services under contract.   Employees of the department operating a department motor vehicle pursuant to this Code section shall be deemed to be acting within the scope of their official duties and employment within the meaning of Code Section 50-21-20, et seq., and the commissioner of administrative services shall provide liability coverage for claims arising out of such use. The commissioner shall adopt rules and regulations governing the use of equipment subject to approval of the Board of Public Safety.     (Code 1981, §35-2-15, enacted by Ga. L. 2016, p. 385, § 3/HB 806; Ga. L. 2017, p. 774, § 35/HB 323.)    The 2017 amendment,  effective May 9, 2017, part of an Act to revise, modernize, and correct the Code, substituted "in the discharge" for "in discharge" in paragraph (a)(2); and substituted "a department" for "a departmental" in the first sentence of subsection (b).
GA Code § 35-2-16 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 1 - General Provisions|§ 35-2-16. Subsistence and per Diem for Employees; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Retirement; Salary Increases; Impact on Other Statutory Provisions

  The commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a subsistence and per diem allowance for employees of the department.   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.   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.   This Code section is not intended to repeal existing law concerning the following:   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;   The authority of the commissioner to provide uniforms and supplies to members of the Uniform Division; or   The requirement that board and quarters be furnished to every member of the Uniform Division on active duty.       (Code 1981, §35-2-16, enacted by Ga. L. 2021, p. 463, § 1/SB 198.)
GA Code § 35-2-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-30. Creation and Designation

 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."   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, § 20.   C.J.S.   - 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, § 17 et seq.
GA Code § 35-2-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-31. Composition

 The Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall consist of:    The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of the headquarters staff;   The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of one battalion.    (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 4; Ga. L. 1952, p. 129, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 298, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 103, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, §§ 3, 4; Ga. L. 1960, p. 132, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1115, § 1.)   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL   Deputy commissioner entitled to same longevity increases as battalion members.   - Deputy director (now deputy commissioner) of public safety is entitled to the same longevity increases as are members of the battalion. 1967 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 67-134.   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, §§ 31, 32.   C.J.S.   - 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, § 17 et seq.
GA Code § 35-2-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-34. Composition of Headquarters Staff

 The headquarters staff shall be composed of the commissioner, deputy commissioner, and such other commissioned and noncommissioned officers, troopers, and clerical personnel as the commissioner deems necessary for use at headquarters.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2; Ga. L. 1946, p. 39, § 1; Ga. L. 1952, p. 129, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 298, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 103, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, § 3; Ga. L. 1960, p. 132, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1115, § 1; Ga. L. 1977, p. 228, § 1.)   Cross references.   - Composition of the battalion, § 35-2-36.   OPINIONS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL    Commissioner may create other commissioned officer positions  for headquarters staff in addition to positions specifically required by this section as the commissioner deems necessary. 1977 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 77-49.
GA Code § 35-2-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-35. Performance of Clerical Duties by Headquarters Staff; Transfer of Members of Headquarters Staff by Commissioner

 The clerical duties at headquarters shall be performed by the headquarters staff. The commissioner, in his discretion, may transfer any member of the headquarters staff to any other division or district for any other duty.   (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2; Ga. L. 1946, p. 39, § 1; Ga. L. 1952, p. 129, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 298, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 103, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, § 3; Ga. L. 1960, p. 132, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1115, § 1; Ga. L. 1977, p. 228, § 1.)   RESEARCH REFERENCES   Am. Jur. 2d.   - 2 Am. Jur. 2d, Administrative Law, § 45 et seq.   C.J.S.   - 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedure, § 79 et seq.
GA Code § 35-2-36 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-36. Composition of Battalion; Rank of Battalion Personnel; Employment of Recruits or Cadets by Commissioner; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations as to Enlistment and Training of Recruits or Cadets

  The battalion of the Uniform Division shall consist of such personnel as the commissioner, with the approval of the board, may deem necessary within the limits set by available appropriations.   The personnel of the battalion shall be ranked according to a semimilitary structure with such ranks as the board shall deem appropriate, including, but not restricted to, the following:   Major;   Captain;   First lieutenant;   Sergeant first class;   Sergeant;   Corporal;   Trooper first class;   Trooper;   Trooper cadets; and   Process servers.     Within the limits set by available appropriations, the commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to employ such recruits or cadets as may be deemed necessary, who may become members of the Uniform Division but who shall not be members of the Uniform Division so long as they remain recruits or cadets; provided, however, that such recruits or cadets are designated as "peace officers" as such term is defined in paragraph (11) of Code Section 16-1-3 and shall have the authority of a peace officer.   The commissioner shall prescribe rules and regulations governing the enlistment and training of recruits or cadets subject to the approval of the board.    (Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2; Ga. L. 1939, p. 135, § 2; Ga. L. 1946, p. 39, § 2; Ga. L. 1947, p. 1159, § 2; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 4; Ga. L. 1951, p. 635, §§ 1, 1A; Ga. L. 1952, p. 129, § 1; Ga. L. 1955, p. 298, § 1; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § 1; Ga. L. 1957, p. 103, § 1; Ga. L. 1958, p. 296, §§ 3, 4; Ga. L. 1960, p. 132, § 1; Ga. L. 1965, p. 125, § 1; Ga. L. 1967, p. 84, § 1; Ga. L. 1969, p. 147, § 1; Ga. L. 1970, p. 117, § 1; Ga. L. 1971, p. 306, § 1; Ga. L. 1971, p. 309, § 1; Ga. L. 1972, p. 354, § 2; Ga. L. 1973, p. 449, §§ 1, 2; Ga. L. 1974, p. 1007, § 1; Ga. L. 1974, p. 1122, § 1; Ga. L. 1975, p. 1115, § 1; Ga. L. 1977, p. 228, § 2; Ga. L. 1982, p. 3, § 35; Ga. L. 1986, p. 452, § 1; Ga. L. 1988, p. 312, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 3131, § 2.)
GA Code § 35-2-36.1 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies|Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety|Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol|§ 35-2-36.1. Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division; Appointment of Members; Salary; Authority and Powers; Equipment; Eligibility

  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.   Members of the Auxiliary Service shall have the same authority and powers as other members of the Uniform Division.   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.   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.     (Code 1981, §35-2-36.1, enacted by Ga. L. 1996, p. 1507, § 2.)