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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-50 - Purchasing of uniforms, supplies, and equipment

(a)
The uniforms, supplies, and equipment authorized by Code Section
35-2-49
shall be purchased by the Department of Administrative Services, with the consent and approval of the Department of Public Safety, by bid let to the lowest and best bidder and in accordance with specifications named in the advertisement of bid.
(b)
The advertisement of the letting of contracts for the purchase of uniforms, supplies, or equipment shall be published in at least two issues of some public journal of the state published daily and having a state-wide circulation for not less than 15 days before the time bids for the contracts are opened. The Department of Administrative Services shall have the right to reject any and all bids.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-51 - Storeroom for excess clothing, equipment, and other articles; disposition of old and worn equipment

(a)
The commissioner shall provide a storeroom or rooms where all excess supplies of clothing, equipment, and other articles shall be stored and shall insure the same against loss by fire.
(b)
All old and worn equipment must be delivered to the custodian or custodians of such storeroom or rooms, who need not be members of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety nor subject to age limitations, to be properly receipted before new equipment shall be issued.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-52 - Clothing allowance for members of Uniform Division assigned permanently to personal security or special duty assignments

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-53 - Members of Uniform Division to receive no costs or emoluments; exception for rewards; payment and distribution of fines and costs

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-54 - Purchase of group 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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-55 - Compensatory time off for members of Uniform Division working on state holiday

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-56 - [Repealed] Use of motor vehicles or other equipment by members of Uniform Division

Repealed by 2016 Ga. Laws 449,§ 4, eff. 4/26/2016.
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2016, p. 385, § 4/HB 806, effective April 26, 2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-57 - Use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training

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.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 259,§ 1, eff. 1/24/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 2 - GEORGIA STATE PATROL (§§ 35-2-30 — 35-2-58) › Section 35-2-58 - Approval by board to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles towards purchase of new motor vehicles

(a)
Any other provision of law notwithstanding, the commissioner, subject to approval by the board, shall have the power to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles no longer needed by the department and use the proceeds from the sale or trade toward the purchase of new motor vehicles by the department.
(b)
Subject to approval by the board, available funds, and Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 50, the commissioner is authorized, in his or her discretion, to purchase new motor vehicles for use by the department.
(c)
The board shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this Code section. The disposition of motor vehicles by the department shall not be subject to Article 4 of Chapter 5 of Title 50 or subject to the procedures or approval of any other state agency.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 259,§ 2, eff. 1/24/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-70 - Establishment

The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board, to establish a Security Guard Division within the department.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-71 - Powers and duties of security guards

(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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-72 - Compensation, uniforms, and equipment of security guards

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-73 - Security guards for protection of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and their families and executive department; transportation of family members at state expense

(a)
The commissioner shall be authorized to employ such number of security guards as may be necessary to keep watch over and protect the Governor and members of his immediate family, the Lieutenant Governor and members of his immediate family, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and members of his immediate family, the executive department at the state capitol or at any other place as the executive department may be moved, the executive center or other residence of the Governor, the residences and offices of the Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and such other state property and individuals as may be directed by the Governor.
(b)
Members of the Governor's family, the Lieutenant Governor's family, and the Speaker's family for whom protection is provided by the Security Guard Division, when traveling with the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Speaker, as the case may be, when traveling on state related business at the request of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, or the Speaker, as the case may be, or when in the judgment of the commissioner security considerations so dictate, may be transported by means of state owned transportation facilities, when appropriate, or at state expense by private carrier, when the use of such state owned facilities are not practical or appropriate.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-74 - Governor to prescribe coverage by State Personnel Board

(a)
The Governor is authorized, in his discretion, to direct by executive order that the employees of the Security Guard Division shall be covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and in such order shall specify the date on which the rules shall become applicable to such personnel.
(b)
The application of the rules of the State Personnel Board to employees of the Security Guard Division shall not affect any other personnel of the Department of Public Safety.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 630,§ 2-49, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 155,§ 2, eff. 5/5/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 3 - SECURITY GUARD DIVISION (§§ 35-2-70 — 35-2-75) › Section 35-2-75 - Adoption of rules, regulations, and orders by board

The board shall be authorized to promulgate and adopt such rules, regulations, and orders in regard to security guards as in its judgment public service may demand.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-80 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Department of Public Safety Nomenclature Act of 1995."
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-81 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Badge" means any official badge used by members of the Department of Public Safety, either in the past or currently.
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public safety.
(3)
"Department" means the Department of Public Safety.
(4)
"Emblem" means any official patch or other emblem worn currently or formerly or used by the department to identify the department or its employees.
(5)
"Person" means any person, corporation, organization, or political subdivision of the State of Georgia.
(6)
"Willful violator" means any person who knowingly violates the provisions of this article. Any person who violates this article after being advised in writing by the commissioner that such person's activity is in violation of this article shall be considered a willful violator and shall be considered in willful violation of this article. Any person whose agent or representative is a willful violator and who has knowledge of the violation by the agent or representative shall also be considered a willful violator and in willful violation of this article unless, upon learning of the violation, he or she immediately terminates the agency or other relationship with such violator.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-82 - Permission required for use of department nomenclature

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-83 - Permission required for use of department symbols

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-84 - Procedure for seeking permission to use department nomenclature or symbols

Any person wishing permission to use either department nomenclature or symbols may request such permission in writing to the commissioner. The commissioner shall serve notice on the requesting party within 15 calendar days after receipt of the request of his or her decision on whether the person may use the nomenclature or the symbol. If the commissioner does not respond within the 15 day time period, then the request is presumed to have been denied. The grant of permission under Code Section
35-2-82
or
35-2-83
shall be in the discretion of the commissioner under such conditions as the commissioner may impose. If the commissioner denies such request and the person making such request reasonably believes that the commissioner has acted in bad faith or based on an illegal motive, then the person may, within 15 days after the person's request was denied or granted on limited terms, file an appeal with the Board of Public Safety. The matter will then be considered before the board, but the burden will be with the person making the request to show that the request was improperly denied or limited.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-85 - Injunctions against violations

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-86 - Civil penalties

In addition to any other relief or sanction for a violation of Code Section
35-2-82
or
35-2-83
, where the violation is willful, the commissioner 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 commissioner shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees for bringing any action against the violator. The commissioner shall be entitled to seek civil sanctions in the Superior Court of Fulton County or in the county of residence of the violator.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-87 - Damage suits against violators

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 4 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY NOMENCLATURE (§§ 35-2-80 — 35-2-88) › Section 35-2-88 - Criminal penalties

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.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 5 - MOTOR CARRIER COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT SECTION (§§ 35-2-100 — 35-2-102) › Section 35-2-100 - Creation; members designated as law enforcement officers

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."
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 632,§ II-7, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 41,§ 1, eff. 4/21/2009.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 68,§ 13A-2, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 5 - MOTOR CARRIER COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT SECTION (§§ 35-2-100 — 35-2-102) › Section 35-2-102 - Weight inspector positions; training; powers and responsibilities; presence of certified peace officer

(a)
The commissioner is authorized to establish a position to be known as "weight inspector" within the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section of the Department of Public Safety. Weight inspectors shall be assigned to fixed scales facilities and shall not be authorized to operate outside such facilities. The number of such positions shall be determined by the commissioner within the limits set by available appropriations. Weight inspectors may be divided into such ranks as the commissioner deems appropriate.
(b)
The commissioner shall ensure that a weight inspector is properly trained regarding laws governing commercial motor vehicle weight, registration, size, and load, including, but not limited to, commercial motor vehicle provisions in Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 32 and safety standards for commercial motor vehicles and such motor vehicle components. The training required in the areas required by this subsection shall be equivalent to training provided to certified officers in the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section.
(c)
A weight inspector, at the fixed scales facility, shall be authorized to:
(1)
Enforce noncriminal provisions relating to commercial motor vehicle weight, registration, size, and load and assess a civil penalty for a violation of such provisions; and
(2)
Detain a commercial motor vehicle that:
(A)
Has a safety defect which is critical to the continued safe operation of the vehicle;
(B)
Is being operated in violation of any criminal law; or
(C)
Is being operated in violation of an out-of-service order as reported on the federal Safety and Fitness Electronic Records data base.
The detention authorized by this paragraph shall be for the purpose of contacting a certified member of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section or Georgia State Patrol. A certified officer shall report to the scene of a detained vehicle and take any further action deemed appropriate including completing the inspection and investigation, making an arrest, or bringing criminal or civil charges.
(d)
At all times while a weight inspector is on duty, there shall be a supervisor over the weight inspector also on duty who shall be a certified peace officer.
Amended by 2021 Ga. Laws 264,§ 5, eff. 5/10/2021.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 632,§ II-7, eff. 7/1/2012.
Added by 2009 Ga. Laws 41,§ 2, eff. 4/21/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 6 - CAPITOL POLICE (§§ 35-2-120 — 35-2-124) › Section 35-2-120 - Definitions

As used in this article, the term:
(1)
"Capitol Square" means that area designated as such by Code Section
50-2-28
.
(2)
"Commissioner" means the commissioner 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.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 379,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 6 - CAPITOL POLICE (§§ 35-2-120 — 35-2-124) › Section 35-2-121 - Establishment of Capitol Police Division; staffing

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.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 379,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 6 - CAPITOL POLICE (§§ 35-2-120 — 35-2-124) › Section 35-2-122 - Jurisdiction; duties; power

(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.
(c)
In the performance of their duties, certified law enforcement officers shall be authorized to carry firearms and exercise the power of arrest.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 379,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 6 - CAPITOL POLICE (§§ 35-2-120 — 35-2-124) › Section 35-2-123 - [Repealed] Use of vehicles by off-duty law enforcement officer

Repealed by 2016 Ga. Laws 449,§ 6, eff. 4/26/2016.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 379,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
Reserved. Repealed by Ga. L. 2016, p. 385, § 6/HB 806, effective April 26, 2016.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 6 - CAPITOL POLICE (§§ 35-2-120 — 35-2-124) › Section 35-2-124 - Reimbursement to the department for costs

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.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 521,§ 35, eff. 7/29/2020.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 379,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 8 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT (§§ 35-2-160 — 35-2-164) › Section 35-2-160 - Definitions

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.
(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.
(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.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 569,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2021.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 439,§ 2, eff. only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (b) If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of: (1) The date on which such appropriations Act becomes effective; or (2) The beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made..
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 8 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT (§§ 35-2-160 — 35-2-164) › Section 35-2-161 - Office of Public Safety Support established

There is established the Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 569,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2021.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 439,§ 2, eff. only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (b) If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of: (1) The date on which such appropriations Act becomes effective; or (2) The beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made..
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 8 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT (§§ 35-2-160 — 35-2-164) › Section 35-2-162 - Support coordinator

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.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 439,§ 2, eff. only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (b) If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of: (1) The date on which such appropriations Act becomes effective; or (2) The beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made..
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 8 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT (§§ 35-2-160 — 35-2-164) › Section 35-2-163 - Peer counseling and critical incident support services; certification; employment of necessary staff

(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.
(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.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 569,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2021.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 439,§ 2, eff. only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (b) If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of: (1) The date on which such appropriations Act becomes effective; or (2) The beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made..
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (§§ 35-2-1 — 35-2-164) › Article 8 - OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT (§§ 35-2-160 — 35-2-164) › Section 35-2-164 - Provision and designation of office space, personnel, supplies, and materials; policies and procedures

The commissioner is authorized to provide and designate for the use of the support coordinator such space as shall be necessary to quarter the support coordinator and his or her staff. The support coordinator shall establish policies and procedures for the implementation of this article and is authorized to employ and secure the necessary staff, supplies, and materials to carry out this article, subject to the approval of the commissioner.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 439,§ 2, eff. only if funds are specifically appropriated for the purposes of this Act in an appropriations Act enacted by the General Assembly. (b) If funds are so appropriated, then this Act shall become effective on the later of: (1) The date on which such appropriations Act becomes effective; or (2) The beginning date of the fiscal year for which such appropriations are made..
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:
(1)
"Bureau" means the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
(2)
"Director" means the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 114,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-2 - Creation

There is created a Georgia Bureau of Investigation which shall be a separate department and agency of state government.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-3 - Divisions of bureau

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation shall be composed of the Investigations Division, the Forensic Sciences Division, the Georgia Crime Information Center Division, the Legal Division, and such other divisions as may be created by the board.
Amended by 2020 Ga. Laws 390,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2020.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-4.2 - Subpoena authority for investigating fraudulent real estate transactions

(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.
Added by 2010 Ga. Laws 678,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2010.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-4.3 - Subpoena power for investigations of violations involving trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude

(a)
In any investigation of a violation of Code Section
16-5-46
involving trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, 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)
A provider of electronic communication service or remote computing service shall not provide notification of the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this Code section to the subscriber or customer of such service.
(c)
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.
Amended by 2018 Ga. Laws 411,§ 1-2, eff. 7/1/2018.
Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 54,§ 10, eff. 7/1/2011.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-4.4 - Issuance of a subpoena; failure to comply

(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.
Added by 2018 Ga. Laws 418,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2018.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-4.5 - Subpoena for voting records; audit; penalty for noncompliance

(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.
Added by 2022 Ga. Laws 717,§ 11, eff. 7/1/2022.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-5 - Director - Creation; appointment and removal; powers and duties

(a)
There is created the position of director.
(b)
The director shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be both appointed and removed by the Board of Public Safety with the approval of the Governor.
(c)
The director shall coordinate and supervise the work of the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel created by Code Section
19-15-4
or shall designate a person from within the bureau to serve as the coordinator and supervisor and shall provide such staffing and administrative support to the Georgia Child Fatality Review Panel as may be necessary to enable it to carry out its statutory duties.
(d)
The director shall report the death of any child to the chairperson of the review committee, as such term is defined in Code Section
19-15-1
, for the county in which such child resided at the time of death, unless the director or his or her designee has knowledge that such death has been reported by the county medical examiner or coroner, pursuant to Code Section
19-15-3
, and shall provide such review committee access to any records of the bureau relating to such child.
(e)
Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, and subject to the general policy established by the board, the director shall supervise, direct, account for, organize, plan, administer, and execute the functions vested in the bureau by this chapter.
Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 476,§ 2-8, eff. 7/1/2014.
Amended by 2005 Ga. Laws 114,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-6 - Director - Unclassified service; compensation

The director shall be in the unclassified service as defined by Code Section
45-20-2
and his or her compensation shall be fixed by the board.
Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 630,§ 2-50, eff. 7/1/2012.
Amended by 2009 Ga. Laws 155,§ 2, eff. 5/5/2009.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-7 - Agreements by director and commissioner for provision of services and material

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.
Added by 2005 Ga. Laws 114,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2005.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 35 - LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES (§§ 35-1-1 — 35-10-11) › Chapter 3 - GEORGIA BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-204) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 35-3-1 — 35-3-15) › Section 35-3-8 - Powers of agents of bureau generally

(a)
All properly appointed agents of the bureau shall have the powers, including the power of making arrests and appearing in court, for the enforcement of all criminal statutes pertaining to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, or possession of liquor, wine, beer, alcoholic beverages, cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots, stogies, and loose or smokeless tobacco and shall concurrently with agents and enforcement officers appointed by the state revenue commissioner have the authority throughout the state to:
(1)
Obtain and execute warrants for the arrest of persons charged with violations of such laws;
(2)
Obtain and execute search warrants in the enforcement of such laws;
(3)
Arrest without warrant any person found in violation of such laws, or endeavoring to escape, or if for other cause there is likely to be a failure of enforcement of such laws for want of an officer to issue a warrant;
(4)
Make investigations in the enforcement of such laws and in connection therewith to go upon any property outside of buildings, posted or otherwise, in the performance of such duties;
(5)
Seize and take possession of all property which is declared contraband under such laws; and
(6)
Carry firearms while performing their duties.
(b)
The enforcement powers conferred in this Code section upon agents of the bureau shall relate only to the enforcement of the criminal provisions relating to the manufacture, transportation, distribution, sale, or possession of liquor, wine, beer, alcoholic beverages, cigars, cigarettes, little cigars, cheroots, stogies, and loose or smokeless tobacco and shall not extend to regulatory matters with respect to such products under the jurisdiction of the state revenue commissioner.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 343, § 42, eff. 7/1/2003.