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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

O.C.G.A. § 35-2-1— Creation of Board of Public Safety; composition; appointment and terms of office of members
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-2— Creation of Department of Public Safety
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-3— Commissioner of public safety—Creation; appointment and removal; powers and duties; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-4— Commissioner of public safety — Membership in Uniform Division; reversion to original rank upon removal without prejudice from office
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-5— Commissioner of public safety — Rank in Uniform Division; chief officer
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-6— Employment of temporary expert assistance
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-7— Deputy commissioner of public safety — Appointment; term of office; rank; membership in Uniform Division; duties; oath
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-8— Comptroller — Appointment; membership in Uniform Division prohibited; bond
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-9— Payment of medical and other similar expenses of members of Georgia State Patrol injured in line of duty; procedure
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-10— Awards to employees for outstanding service, heroism, or other exemplary acts; maximum amount of award; promulgation of rules and regulations for granting awards
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-11— Commissioner authorized to provide and equip lecturers for lectures and demonstrations in public schools
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-12— Contribution to political campaigns by employees of department
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-13— Headquarters for commissioner and deputy commissioner of public safety and divisions
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-14— “Peace officer” defined; enforcement of immigration and custom laws
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-15— Off-duty use of motor vehicles and other equipment by certain law enforcement officers; conditions for use; rules and regulations
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-30— Creation and designation
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-31— Composition
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-32— Jurisdiction; primary duty; patrolling of safety rest areas and welcome centers
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-33— Additional duties
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-34— Composition of headquarters staff
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-35— Performance of clerical duties by headquarters staff; transfer of members of headquarters staff by commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-36— Composition of battalion; rank of battalion personnel; employment of recruits or cadets by commissioner; promulgation of rules and regulations as to enlistment and training of recruits or cadets
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-36.1— Auxiliary Service of the Uniform Division; appointment of members; salary; authority and powers; equipment; eligibility
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-37— Employment of communications officers to support battalion generally
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-38— Division of state into districts or divisions by commissioner
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-39— Provision of barracks and quarters for officers and troopers of Uniform Division
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-40— Purchase, lease, or construction of barracks and equipment for districts or divisions; acceptance of property, equipment, or services
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-41— Municipality and county purchase or conveyance of property for use as division or district headquarters; effect if property has reversionary clause; approval of contracts
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-41.1— Donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the department; procedure
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-42— Compensation of members of Uniform Division, communications officers, recruits, and cadets; subsistence and per diem allowances; receipt of badge and duty weapon upon retirement; incentive pay
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-43— Eligibility for appointment to or enlistment in Uniform Division; appointment or reappointment of discharged members of National Guard, armed forces of the United States, and law enforcement agencies
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-45— Promotions of personnel in Uniform Division
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-46— Dismissal of officers, troopers, and communications officers
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-47— Suspension pending dismissal
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-49— Provision of uniforms and equipment to sworn members of the Department of Public Safety and radio operators; retention of weapons and badges upon retirement
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-49.1— Retention of badge and weapon by disabled law enforcement officer
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-50— Purchasing of uniforms, supplies, and equipment
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-51— Storeroom for excess clothing, equipment, and other articles; disposition of old and worn equipment
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-52— Clothing allowance for members of Uniform Division assigned permanently to personal security or special duty assignments
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-53— Members of Uniform Division to receive no costs or emoluments; exception for rewards; payment and distribution of fines and costs
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-54— Purchase of group insurance
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-55— Compensatory time off for members of Uniform Division working on state holiday
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-57— Use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-58— Approval by board to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles towards purchase of new motor vehicles
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-70— Establishment
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-71— Powers and duties of security guards
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-72— Compensation, uniforms, and equipment of security guards
O.C.G.A. § 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
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-74— Governor to prescribe coverage by State Personnel Board
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-75— Adoption of rules, regulations, and orders by board
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-80— Short title
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-81— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-82— Permission required for use of department nomenclature
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-83— Permission required for use of department symbols
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-84— Procedure for seeking permission to use department nomenclature or symbols
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-85— Injunctions against violations
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-86— Civil penalties
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-87— Damage suits against violators
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-88— Criminal penalties
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-100— Creation; members designated as law enforcement officers
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-101— Jurisdiction; duties and powers; use of dogs to detect controlled substances
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-102— Weight inspector positions; training; powers and responsibilities; limits on responsibilities
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-120— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-121— Establishment of Capitol Police Division; staffing
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-122— Jurisdiction; duties; power
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-124— Reimbursement to the department for costs
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-140— Transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the Department of Public Safety
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-160— Definitions
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-161— Office of Public Safety Officer Support established
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-162— Support coordinator
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-163— Peer counseling and critical incident support services; certification; employment of necessary staff
O.C.G.A. § 35-2-164— Provision and designation of office space, personnel, supplies, and materials; policies and procedures