§ 35-2-9. Payment of Medical and Other Similar Expenses of Members of Georgia State Patrol Injured in Line of Duty; Procedure
The department is authorized to pay all medical, surgical, hospital, nursing, and other similar expenses incurred by any member of the Georgia State Patrol as a result of injuries received in the line of duty. The department is authorized to make such payments in addition to any award made by the State Board of Workers’ […]
§ 35-2-10. Awards to Employees for Outstanding Service, Heroism, or Other Exemplary Acts; Maximum Amount of Award; Promulgation of Rules and Regulations for Granting Awards
The department shall have the authority to make awards to employees of the department on behalf of the department or the state in recognition of outstanding service, heroism, or other exemplary acts arising out of the performance of their duties. All expenditures incurred in making such awards shall be defrayed from the department’s regular operating […]
§ 35-2-11. Commissioner Authorized to Provide and Equip Lecturers for Lectures and Demonstrations in Public Schools
The commissioner is authorized to furnish one or more lecturers to conduct lectures and demonstrations relating to public safety in the public schools in cooperation with school authorities. The commissioner may furnish such lecturers with appropriate literature and equipment. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 3, § 1.
§ 35-2-12. Contribution to Political Campaigns by Employees of Department
No person in the employ of the department shall, either directly or indirectly, contribute any money or any other thing of value to any person, organization, or committee for political campaign or election in county or state primaries or general elections. History. Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 4; Ga. L. 1956, p. 573, § […]
§ 35-2-13. Headquarters for Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Safety and Divisions
The department is authorized to provide comfortable and accessible headquarters for the commissioner and deputy commissioner of public safety and for the various divisions thereof. The department is authorized and empowered to provide such quarters and offices by purchase, lease, or construction, any contract made or title acquired to be made in the name of […]
§ 35-2-14. “Peace Officer” Defined; Enforcement of Immigration and Custom Laws
As used in this Code section, the term “peace officer” means peace officer as defined in subparagraph (A) of paragraph (8) of Code Section 35-8-2, as amended. The commissioner is authorized and directed to negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the State of Georgia and the United States Department of Justice or […]
§ 35-2-15. Off-Duty Use of Motor Vehicles and Other Equipment by Certain Law Enforcement Officers; Conditions for Use; Rules and Regulations
Certified law enforcement officers employed by the department may use a department motor vehicle while working an off-duty job if such job requires vested police powers as a condition of employment, has been approved by the commissioner, and has been determined by the commissioner to be in furtherance of the department’s mission and service to […]
§ 35-2-16. Subsistence and per Diem for Employees; Retention of Badge and Weapon Upon Retirement; Salary Increases; Impact on Other Statutory Provisions
The commissioner shall be authorized to provide for a subsistence and per diem allowance for employees of the department. The commissioner shall be authorized to pay to sworn employees of the department additional compensation upon any such employee’s retirement in the form of the badge and the duty weapon issued by the department to such […]
§ 35-2-5. Commissioner of Public Safety — Rank in Uniform Division; Chief Officer
As prescribed by the board, the commissioner may rank as senior colonel in the Uniform Division and may be the chief officer thereof or the board may appoint a colonel in the Uniform Division as the chief officer thereof. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 1, § 4; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § […]
§ 35-2-6. Employment of Temporary Expert Assistance
In perfecting the organization of the department or any division thereof, the commissioner shall be authorized with approval of the board to employ and provide compensation for such expert temporary assistance as may be necessary. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 8.