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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 652,
				653; Ga. Code Ann., 92A-901; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-7.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 652,
				654; Ga. Code Ann., 92A-901; Ga. L. 1964, pp. 177, 178; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-12.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.04 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1964, pp. 338,
				347-356; Ga. Code Ann., 3A-113, 3A-114; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-11.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.05 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 652,
				655; Ga. Code Ann., 92A-901; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-6.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 652,
				653; Ga. Code Ann., 92A-901; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-4 - FIREARMS DEALERS LICENSE › Rule 570-4-.07 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 652,
				653, Ga. Code Ann., 92A-901; O.C.G.A. § 43-16-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.01 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. Code Section
				 68E-501(f); O.C.G.A, Sec.
				  40-8-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.09 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  40-8-74,  40-8-111,  40-8-220.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.10 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. Code Section
				 68E-501(f); O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-8-220(f).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.35 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.36 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.37 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.38 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.39 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.40 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.41 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-5 - REPEALED › Rule 570-5-.42 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1963, pp. 333,
				334-337 (Ga. Code Ann. 68-1725, 68-1726,
				68-1726.2).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1951, pp. 565,
				567, as amended (Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 92A-602), Ga. L. 1951, pp. 565, 571, as
				amended (Ga Code Ann Sec 92A-608); Ga. L. 1975 pp. 1008, 1035, (Ga. Code Ann.
				Sec. 68B-310), O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-5-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1951, pp. 565, 576
				(Ga. Code Ann. Sec. 92A-617); O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-5-59.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.06 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1977, pp. 1014,
				1034; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-5-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.08 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1969, Act 570 (Ga.
				Code Ann. Sec. 92A-603). O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-5-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.17 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1951, pp. 565,
				567, as amended (Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 92A-602);Ga. L. 1951, pp. 565, 568, as
				amended (Ga. Code Ann., Sec. 92A-605).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.20 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Ga. L. 1968, Act 938, as
				amended (Ga. Code Ann., Secs. 92A-443, 92A-444); Ga. L. 1969. Act 615, (Ga.
				Code Ann., Secs. 92A-443, 92A-444).
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.22 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
92A-608, 92A-401,
				92A-422, 92A-408, 92A-404, 92A-608.1, 92A-445,
				92A-447.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.23 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
92A-605, 92A-609,
				92A-602, 92A-604, 92A-607, 92A-611, 92A-615.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-6 › Rule 570-6-.24 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
92A-608, 92A-401,
				92A-422, 92A-403, 92A-404, 92A-608.1.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.01 - Information

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
All requests for applications and all applications for a permit
				for the use of speed detection devices, or requests for information concerning
				the rules of laws administered by the Department of Public Safety concerning
				the use of speed detection devices shall be made in writing to the Special
				Investigations Division, Department of Public Safety, P.O. Box 1456, Atlanta,
				Georgia 30371.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-14-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.02 - Application for Permit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applications for permits for the use of
			 speed detection devices shall be on a form prescribed and approved by the
			 Department of Public Safety and shall be submitted to the Special
			 Investigations Division.
(2)
			 Required information to be submitted by applicants shall be, but is not limited
			 to:
(a) The name of the governing authority
			 or Sheriff seeking the permit;
(b)
			 The mailing address of the governing authority or Sheriff seeking the
			 permit;
(c) The name of the party
			 filing the application on behalf of the governing authority or
			 Sheriff;
(d) The highway number,
			 street, or road name the device is to be used on, the speed limit on said
			 roadway, documentation confirming that these speed limits have been approved by
			 the Office of Traffic Operations of the Department of Transportation;
(e) A copy of the "Certificate of
			 Calibration" for each speed detection device in use by the police agency, a
			 copy of the "Speed Detection Device Operators Permit" for each officer
			 certified to operate the speed detection devices, and a copy of the police
			 agency's "Radio Station License";
(f) Responses to all questions or requests
			 for information in the application;
(g) Date of application;
(h) The application must state whether the
			 governing authority or Sheriff erected signs on every highway which comprises a
			 part of the State highway system at that point on the highway which intersects
			 the boundary limits of the governing authority or Sheriff which signs shall
			 warn approaching motorists that the use of such speed detection devices is
			 being employed.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.03 - Permit Amended

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Permits will be issued by the Department
			 of Public Safety acting through its Commissioner.
(2) The Department of Public Safety, acting
			 through its Commissioner, shall withhold issuance of a permit for the use of a
			 speed detection device where the application reveals information that the
			 governing authority or Sheriff has not complied or cannot comply with the laws
			 of this State insofar as the use of speed detection devices is concerned. No
			 permit or amendment will be issued until all information requested in the
			 application has been provided. No permit issued will be valid until such time
			 as the local governing authority or Sheriff holding the permit has complied
			 with the laws of this State insofar as the use of speed detection devices is
			 concerned.
(3) Permits are subject
			 to suspension and/or revocation as the law may provide, and may be suspended
			 for failure to provide current information.
(4) Permits issued pursuant to Chapter 570-7
			 of the Rules of the Department of Public Safety shall be in the following form
			 when issued to a governing authority:
________________________________________________________________
(Governing Authority)
having submitted an application in proper form for a permit for
				the use of a speed detection device at the following location(s): and
________________________________________________________________
(Governing Authority)
having shown compliance with all applicable laws, rules and
				regulations, the Department of Public Safety hereby issued this permit
				to
________________________________________________________________
(Governing Authority)
for the use of a speed detection device at the above set out
				location(s).
Permit Number ________________
_________________________________________
Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
(5) Permits issued pursuant to Chapter 570-7
			 of the Rules of the Department of Public Safety shall be in the following form
			 when issued to a Sheriff:
________________________________________________________________
(Sheriff)
having submitted an application in proper form for a permit for
				the use of a speed detection device at the following location(s): and
________________________________________________________________
(Sheriff)
having shown compliance with all applicable laws, rules and
				regulations, the Department of Public Safety hereby issued this permit
				to
________________________________________________________________
(Sheriff)
for the use of a speed detection device at the above set out
				location(s).
Permit Number ________________
_________________________________________
Commissioner, Department of Public Safety
Ga. Law 1968, p. 425,
				sec. 2; O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-14-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.04 - Expiration of Permits

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) All speed detection device permits issued
			 are valid for three (3) years and expire on December
			 31st of the third year.
(2) Permits may be renewed by completing an
			 amended application for permit as prescribed by Georgia Law and Department of
			 Public Safety rules. The completed amendment application must be submitted to
			 the Georgia Department of Public Safety Special Investigations Division, P. O.
			 Box 1456, Atlanta, Georgia, 30371-2303.
(3) Permit holders are solely responsible for
			 renewing the permit prior to the expiration date. No expiration notices will be
			 sent by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  40-14-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.05 - Speed Timing Devices Standard Specifications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
To establish minimum performance specifications for speed
				detection devices.
(a) Speed detection
			 devices listed in the annual administrative order issued by the Commissioner of
			 the Department of Public Safety meet the minimum requirements and are approved.
			 Also sanctioned are speed detection devices from the International Association
			 of Chiefs of Police (hereafter "I.A.C.P.") Combined Radar and Lidar Conforming
			 Product List for speed measuring devices. Radars included on the I.A.C.P.
			 Combined Radar and Lidar Conforming Product List for speed measuring devices
			 must meet specifications defined in 570-7-.05,(b)1., 2., 3., and 4.
(b) Speed detection devices listed upon the
			 I.A.C.P. Combined Radar and Lidar Conforming Product List for speed measuring
			 devices have been determined by the Department to meet the minimum performance
			 specifications and may be utilized provided certain modifications are present.
1. Any mechanism for automatically locking a
			 target speed in the display must be disabled.
2. Any mechanism for warning operators that a
			 display target speed exceeds a present limit, such as audible tone or momentary
			 locking of the display, must be disabled.
3. A minimum of two display windows for
			 moving mode radar so that the patrol speed and target speed may be displayed
			 simultaneously. Radars which have only one window may be used only in the
			 stationary mode.
4. If a doppler
			 audio signal which gives the operator a tone signal directly correlating with
			 the displayed target speed is not present, it must be added.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.08 - Certification of Devices by Technicians

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Before being placed in service, and annually thereafter, speed
				timing devices must be certified for compliance by the manufacturer's
				technician, a technician possessing a general class radiotelephone license
				issued by the Federal Communications Commission, or a technician certified by a
				manufacturer of speed timing devices or other training program for the
				certification of speed detection devices.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  40-14-3,  40-14-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-7 - SPEED DETECTION DEVICES › Rule 570-7-.10 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
570-7-.10  For purposes of O.C.G.A.
				  40-14-2, a full-time peace officer is one who regularly works a minimum of 30 hours per
				week or 120 hours per 28 day period as a peace officer for the
				applicant.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  35-2-3,  40-14-2.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-8 - LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS › Rule 570-8-.03 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-13-4,  43-13-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-8 - LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS › Rule 570-8-.08 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-13-6,  43-13-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-8 - LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS › Rule 570-8-.16 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  40-15-3,  43-13-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-8 - LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS › Rule 570-8-.19 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  43-13-5,  43-13-6,  43-13-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-8 - LICENSING OF DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOLS AND INSTRUCTORS › Rule 570-8-.20 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  40-5-101,  43-13-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.01 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
For the purposes of this chapter, the term
(1) "Sworn member": shall mean any person
			 employed by the Department of Public Safety in a sworn law enforcement
			 capacity.
(2) "Off-duty police
			 employment" shall mean employment with an entity other than the Department of
			 Public Safety which entails actual or potential use of police authority and
			 requires vested police powers as a condition of employment. Off-duty employment
			 may be either by private or public entities.
(3) "Large off-duty police detail" shall mean
			 a police detail requiring more than twelve sworn members.
(4) "Off-duty employment coordinator" shall
			 mean an individual designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Public
			 Safety to coordinate requests to work off-duty employment, to provide names of
			 eligible sworn members to prospective employers, to maintain employer
			 information, and to oversee the approval process for use of Departmental
			 vehicles for off-duty police employment.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15,  16-10-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.02 - Approval

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Prior to accepting
			 off-duty police employment, a sworn member must obtain permission from the
			 Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee. Requests for permission must be
			 made on a form prescribed by the Department of Public Safety and must be sent
			 to the off-duty employment coordinator. If the proposed employment conflicts
			 with the sworn member's state employment or with any policy, rule, or
			 regulation; of the Department of Public Safety or the State Personnel Board,
			 the request shall be disapproved. Approval will only be granted if there is no
			 conflict of interest, the proposed employment does not interfere with the sworn
			 member's primary duties, and the proposed employment is within the duties and
			 responsibilities a sworn member performs or is reasonably expected to perform
			 as part of his or her job duties and responsibilities. The Commissioner or his
			 designee has the discretion to approve or disapprove any request.
(2) If approval is granted, a copy of the
			 request form marked "approved" shall be maintained by the off-duty employment
			 coordinator. The off-duty employment coordinator shall provide notice to each
			 approved employer.
(3) In the event
			 a request is made for emergency approval to work off-duty police employment,
			 oral authorization may be granted by the Commissioner or his designee.
			 Emergency approval will only be considered when the request from the employer
			 is made 72 hours or less prior to the date of the off-duty police employment.
			 If oral approval is granted, a written request, as provided above, must be
			 prepared and forwarded on the form prescribed by the Department, through the
			 chain of command, within 72 hours of the approval being granted.
(4) Approval for off-duty police employment
			 may be suspended at any time that a conflict is found to exist, the employment
			 interferes with the sworn member's primary duties, departmental procedures are
			 violated, or otherwise in the discretion of the Troop Commander or above, in
			 consultation with the Georgia State Patrol Commanding Officer or Commissioner.
			 During the course of the employment, the Department may make reasonable
			 inquiries of a sworn member to ensure that no conflict or violation of the
			 Department's policy exists.
(5)
			 Approval for off-duty police employment may be revoked at any time at the
			 discretion of the Commissioner.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.03 - Eligibility

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The following sworn members shall not be approved for off-duty
				police employment:
(a) Sworn members
			 on suspension with or without pay;
(b) Sworn members assigned administrative
			 duties for the purpose of investigation;
(c) Sworn members during the first six months
			 of employment in a law enforcement capacity with the Department of Public
			 Safety;
(d) Sworn members with an
			 overall performance management assessment of "1" or "2";
(e) Sworn members approved for modified duty
			 due to being physically or mentally incapable of performing his or her job
			 duties;
(f) Sworn members who do
			 not meet any required physical fitness or physical agility standards set forth
			 by the Department of Public Safety;
(g) Sworn members on worker's compensation,
			 sick leave, and/or FMLA; and
(h)
			 Sworn members on any type of leave due to their own personal illness or
			 injury.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.04 - General Provisions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Sworn members desiring to work off-duty
			 police employment shall arrange such employment with the understanding that all
			 matters related to the off-duty police employment shall be conducted at a time
			 when the sworn member is not on duty.
(2) No scheduling, arranging employment,
			 replacements, delivering paychecks, or any other off-duty police
			 employment-related matters shall be performed while the sworn member is on duty
			 with the Department of Public Safety; provided, however, that for off-duty
			 police employment for which the DPS officer receives his pay through the
			 Department, the prohibition against the delivery of paychecks shall not
			 apply.
(3) Sworn members are
			 prohibited from leaving their assigned duty work zone for the purpose of
			 off-duty police employment.
(4)
			 Sworn members are prohibited from visiting off-duty work sites while on
			 regularly assigned patrol shifts.
(5) Sworn members are prohibited from
			 adjusting work schedules in order to accommodate off-duty police employment
			 opportunities except when personally approved by the Post Commander or
			 immediate supervisor.
(6) Sworn
			 members working off-duty police employment in plain clothes shall be governed
			 by DPS Policy regarding outside employment.
(7) Off-duty police employment is prohibited
			 with a private employer when the employer is involved in a labor strike. In
			 cases where a private employer becomes involved in a labor strike subsequent to
			 approval by the Commissioner, the approval shall be considered immediately
			 withdrawn.
(8) All law enforcement
			 decisions will be made by the sworn member and not by the off-duty police
			 employer.
(9) Use of a department
			 vehicle for off-duty police employment requires written approval in advance by
			 the Commissioner and the vehicle shall be used only in the manner and for the
			 purpose approved.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.05 - Unacceptable Employment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Off-duty police employment which is not acceptable to the
				Georgia Department of Public Safety includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Employment involving wrecker companies,
			 bail bonding companies, private investigation services, paralegal services,
			 adult entertainment establishments, employment in which the primary source of
			 revenue is the sale of alcoholic beverages, employment at fast food
			 establishments or retail sales establishments, and any employment that would
			 require a sworn member to testify in court in opposition to another law
			 enforcement agency. Approval may be granted on an individual basis when the
			 sale and consumption of alcohol beverages is incidental to the primary function
			 or purpose of the enterprise such as sports facilities and civic centers.
			 During the course of the employment, the Department may make reasonable
			 inquiries of the member to ensure that the continued outside employment does
			 not constitute a conflict of interest.
(b) Any other off-duty police employment
			 determined by the Commissioner, in his or her discretion, to be inconsistent,
			 incompatible, in conflict with or that would bring discredit upon the Georgia
			 Department of Public Safety.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15,  16-10-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.06 - Off-Duty Employer Responsibilities

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(1)
(a) The
			 Department will not be responsible for a sworn member's actions if the sworn
			 member is acting in the scope of employment for the outside employer. Except as
			 provided in this rule, state benefits and protection, including liability
			 insurance coverage and workers compensation benefits for related injuries and
			 disability, will not apply while the sworn member is performing off-duty police
			 employment.
(b) If such employment
			 is by another state department, that agency, rather than the Department of
			 Public Safety, will be responsible for such coverage.
(c) If use of the department vehicle has been
			 approved for use in off-duty police employment in accordance with O.C.G.A.
			 §
									35-2-15, the sworn member is deemed to be acting within the scope of his/her official
			 duties and employment and shall be afforded liability coverage for claims
			 arising out of such approved use of the vehicle.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.07 - Hours

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A sworn member may work a maximum of 64 hours of employment per
				workweek, whether the work is exclusively regular duty hours, or exclusively
				off-duty police employment, or a combination of regular duty hours and off-duty
				police employment. With supervisor approval, a maximum of 72 hours during one
				week of each 28-day roster may be worked. The Post Commander has authority to
				determine that an overage of the 64 hours was unavoidable. Any deliberate
				omission or misrepresentation by the sworn member of hours worked on off-duty
				police employment shall result in disciplinary action, up to and including
				termination of employment. Exceptions will be made in the event of a riot,
				natural disaster, emergency situation, or other exigent circumstances, as
				determined by the Commissioner. A sworn member working off-duty police
				employment shall provide a minimum of six hours for rest between off-duty
				employment and regular on-duty assignments.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  16-10-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.08 - Law Enforcement Action in Off-Duty Police Employment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A sworn member engaged in off-duty police employment is
				expected to take appropriate law enforcement action when a serious violation or
				life-threatening situation occurs (such as the commission of a felony). A sworn
				member responding under these conditions is considered "on-duty" and shall be
				afforded all protection consistent with the position of a sworn member. Law
				enforcement decisions must be made in accordance with Georgia Department of
				Public Safety policies, procedures, training, rules and
				regulations.
O.C.G.A. §
										35-2-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.09 - Standards of Conduct and Supervision

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The off-duty police employer may make general assignment of
				duties but, has no authority to control law enforcement activities of sworn
				members. Sworn members engaged in off-duty police employment will be subject to
				the same policies, rules and regulations as on-duty sworn member. While wearing
				any uniform of the Georgia Department of Public Safety, sworn members shall
				conduct themselves as professional law enforcement officers and are held to the
				same high standard and code of conduct as while on duty.
O.C.G.A. §
										35-2-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.10 - Use of State Equipment in Off-Duty Police Employment

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) When off-duty
			 police employment is approved, the sworn member shall wear the Georgia
			 Department of Public Safety uniform of the day and may use Georgia Department
			 of Public Safety equipment issued to the sworn member.
(2) Sworn members are permitted to use the
			 department vehicle as authorized by O.C.G.A. §
								35-2-15, in the manner and for the purpose approved by the Commissioner prior to the use
			 of the vehicle, and only in accordance with DPS policy.
(3) The Commissioner may require
			 reimbursement for the use of the vehicle by the off-duty employer pursuant to a
			 Department-approved, written agreement between the Department and the off-duty
			 police employer. The Commissioner's determination shall be made before the
			 off-duty employment begins. The off-duty employer shall be responsible for
			 furnishing lodging and meals to the sworn member if the assignment requires an
			 overnight stay.
(4) When operating
			 a department vehicle which has been approved for off-duty police employment as
			 authorized by O.C.G.A. §
								35-2-15, the sworn member shall be acting within the scope of his or her official duties
			 and employment, and shall be afforded liability coverage for claims arising out
			 of such approved use of the vehicle.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.11 - Recall to Duty

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
A sworn member engaged in an off-duty police employment
				assignment must be available to be recalled to on-duty status. Notice of this
				requirement shall be given to the employer in accordance with departmental
				policy.
O.C.G.A. §
										35-2-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.12 - Large Off-Duty Police Details

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Large off-duty police details shall require sufficient sworn
				off-duty Department of Public Safety supervisors to supervise the detail. The
				Department of Public Safety standard for supervisors requires the following,
				unless an exception is approved in advance by the Commissioner or his
				designee:
(a) One (1) NCO is required
			 for every 12 sworn employees assigned to a large off-duty police
			 detail.
(b) One (1) Lieutenant or
			 Captain is required for every two (2) NCO's assigned to supervise a large
			 off-duty police detail.
(c) One (1)
			 Captain is required for every two (2) Lieutenants assigned to a large off-duty
			 detail.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  35-2-15.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-9 - OFF-DUTY POLICE EMPLOYMENT › Rule 570-9-.13 - Rental Agreements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Sworn members who have an agreement with
			 a property owner or manager to pay a reduced amount of rent or no rent for
			 merely residing at an apartment complex, house, or mobile home park are not
			 considered to be engaged in off-duty police employment.
(2) If any type of regularly scheduled
			 service such as security checks are part of the agreement, sworn members are
			 considered to be engaged in off-duty police employment. Each member with such
			 an agreement, either written or oral, shall request approval as stated in this
			 chapter.
(3) The request for
			 off-duty police employment in a rental agreement situation must clearly state
			 the conditions of the agreement.
O.C.G.A.
				§§
										35-2-3,  16-10-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-10 - BICYCLE SAFETY › Rule 570-10-.01 - Rear Bicycle Reflectors

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Bicycles in use at nighttime which are not equipped with a red
				light on the rear shall be equipped with a red reflector which complies with
				the requirements set forth in
				 16 CFR 1512.16.
OCGA
				  40-6-296(a) and  
				  35-2-4.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-10 - BICYCLE SAFETY › Rule 570-10-.02 - Repealed

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
OCGA
				  40-6-296(a);
				OCGA
				  35-2-4.
				1973.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of these rules is to implement the requirements set
				forth in O.C.G.A.
				  40-8-92, relating to the designation of vehicles as emergency.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.02 - Definitions

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(1) "Commissioner"
			 shall mean the Commissioner of Public Safety, of the State of
			 Georgia.
(2) "Department"--shall
			 mean the Department of Public Safety of the State of Georgia.
(3) "Designation as an Emergency Vehicle
			 Authorized to use Flashing or Revolving Red Lights"--shall authorize the use of
			 red flashing or revolving lights to respond to emergency situations such as
			 accidents, fires and disasters and, pursuant to O.C.G.A.
			  40-6-6.
(4) "Designation as a Vehicle Authorized to
			 use Flashing or Revolving Amber Lights"--shall authorize the use of amber
			 flashing or revolving lights as caution or warning devices to warn motorists
			 and the general public of hazardous or emergency situations, but vehicles so
			 designated are not authorized to use amber lights to respond to emergency
			 situations pursuant to O.C.G.A.
			  40-6-6.
(5) Form DPS-41 -- Application for
			 Designation as Emergency Vehicle and Emergency Light Permit.
(6) "Revocation of Emergency Vehicle
			 Designation"--the termination by the Department of the designation as an
			 emergency vehicle.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.03 - Designation of Emergency Vehicles Authorized to use Flashing or Revolving Red Lights

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Department may designate a vehicle as
			 an emergency vehicle, allowing such vehicle to operate flashing or revolving
			 red lights by issuing a permit, when the person, firm, corporation or
			 governmental agency shall demonstrate to the Department a proven need for
			 equipping such vehicle with flashing or revolving red lights.
(2) The following shall be submitted to the
			 Department for such determination and issuance of such permit:
(a) Completed Application Form
			 DPS-41;
(b) Notarized Statement of
			 Use, detailing the time, location, manner and justification for use;
(c) Statement of type(s) of emergency use
			 requiring flashing or revolving red light;
(d) Required fee; and
(e) Certificate evidencing completion of a
			 "Due Regard Training Program" approved by the Department.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.04 - Designation of Emergency Vehicles Authorized to Use Flashing or Revolving Amber Lights

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Department may authorize a vehicle to
			 operate flashing or revolving amber warning lights by issuing a permit when the
			 person, firm, corporation or governmental agency shall demonstrate to the
			 Department a proven need for equipping such vehicle with flashing or revolving
			 amber lights.
(2) The following
			 shall be submitted to the Department for such determination and issuance of
			 such permit:
(a) Completed Application Form
			 DPS-41;
(b) Notarized Statement of
			 Use, detailing the time, location, manner and justification for use;
(c) Statement of type(s) of use requiring
			 flashing or revolving amber light;
(d) Required fee; and
(e) Private Security
			 Companies/Agencies/Detectives must also submit a copy of the State License
			 issued by the Georgia Board of Private Detective and Security
			 Agencies.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.05 - Application; Statement of Use

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Applications and statements of use for designations as
				emergency vehicles and emergency light permits shall be submitted on forms
				furnished by the Department of Public Safety (DPS-41). Each form shall be
				completed in full, with information to include, the name and address of the
				applicant, and the name and address of at least one responsible person, other
				than the applicant, who should be contacted concerning the use or misuse of
				emergency lights. For the purpose of these Rules, governmental agencies
				applying for emergency light designations, the agency officer having authority
				over such vehicles shall be the "responsible person" and must sign the
				application. For corporations applying for emergency light designation the
				corporate secretary shall be the "responsible person" and must sign the
				application. Complete information as required by Form DPS-41 must be submitted
				for each vehicle on multiple vehicle applications. All applications and
				statements of use must be notarized.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.06 - Fees

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The fees required for emergency light designation and permits
				shall be paid to the Department of Public Safety by cash, certified or
				cashier's check, or money order.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.07 - Expiration and Renewal of Permits and Designations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The expiration date of all permits and designations shall be on
				midnight of the last day of the month of the year following the issuance of
				such permits and designations. Permits and designations will be renewable
				thirty (30) days prior to expiration.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.08 - Revocation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Permits issued by
			 the Department of Public Safety and designations as emergency vehicle may be
			 revoked for just cause by the Department. The holder of a permit will be given
			 ten days notice of intention to revoke. Revocation will become effective on the
			 tenth day unless a written request for a hearing is received by the
			 Commissioner within ten days of such notice. The hearing and procedures for
			 revocation of permits will be in accordance with Rule
			  570-1-.05.
(2) Just cause for revocation of emergency
			 vehicle designations and flashing light permits shall include, but not be
			 limited to:
(a) Improper use.
(b) Failure to remove decal upon change of
			 use or ownership.
(c) Falsified,
			 inaccurate, or improper application.
(d) Use of flashing or revolving lights when
			 not involved in emergency operations.
(e) Any violation of law or unsafe conduct
			 with respect to a flashing or revolving light.
(f) Use of emergency lights for purpose other
			 than stated on application and statement of use.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.09 - Change of Use or Ownership

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Upon the change of use or ownership of a designated and/or
				permitted vehicle all designations and permits of that vehicle are cancelled,
				and the decal shall be removed from the windshield and returned along with the
				permit to the Department.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.10 - Refusals to Grant Permits and Designations

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
When an application for a designation as an emergency vehicle
				or a permit for a revolving or flashing lights is refused, written notice of
				such refusal shall be sent to the applicant. A person who has had an
				application refused shall be granted a hearing concerning the matter upon
				written request made to the Commissioner within ten (10) days after issuance of
				the notice of refusal. This hearing and all subsequent proceedings shall be
				conducted in accordance with Rule
				 570-1-.05  of the Department of Public
				Safety Rules and Regulations.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY › Chapter 570-11 - FLASHING AND REVOLVING LIGHTS ON MOTOR VEHICLES › Rule 570-11-.12 - Display of Permits

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Upon authorization by the Department of Public Safety and the
				issuance of the emergency light designation and emergency light permit, it
				shall be the responsibility of the owner of the vehicle or the presiding
				officer of the firm, or corporation to cause the emergency light permit to be
				displayed in the lower left hand corner (driver side) of the windshield. The
				emergency light designation must be retained in the office at the location from
				which the vehicle normally operates and will be made available upon request by
				a duly authorized law enforcement officer.
Ga. L. 1977; Act
				627.