§ 35-2-160. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “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. “Peer counselor” shall […]
§ 35-2-161. Office of Public Safety Support Established
There is established the Office of Public Safety Support within the Department of Public Safety. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-161 , enacted by Ga. L. 2018, p. 716, § 2/HB 703; Ga. L. 2020, p. 671, § 3/HB 838. The 2020 amendment, effective January 1, 2021, substituted “Office of Public Safety Support” for “Office of […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-2-163. Peer Counseling and Critical Incident Support Services; Certification; Employment of Necessary Staff
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 […]
§ 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, […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-2-101. Jurisdiction; Duties and Powers; Use of Dogs to Detect Controlled Substances
The Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section of the department shall have jurisdiction throughout this state with such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. The primary duties of the Motor Carrier Compliance Enforcement Section shall be as follows: Enforcement of laws and regulations relating to the size and the weights of motor vehicles, trailers, […]
§ 35-2-102. Weight Inspector Positions; Training; Powers and Responsibilities; Presence of Certified Peace Officer
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 […]
§ 35-2-120. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Capitol Square” means that area designated as such by Code Section 50-2-28. “Commissioner” means the commissioner of public safety. “Department” means the Department of Public Safety. “Division” means the Capitol Police Division of the department created by this article. History. Code 1981, § 35-2-120 , enacted by Ga. […]
§ 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
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 […]