§ 35-2-47. Suspension Pending Dismissal
All officers, troopers, and communications officers who are in the classified service as defined by Code Section 45-20-2 may be suspended pending their dismissal from employment with the department as provided in Chapter 20 of Title 45 or the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 5; Ga. […]
§ 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
The commissioner shall, within the limit of the appropriation, provide the sworn members of the Department of Public Safety with proper uniforms, suitable to the season, and also with emergency and first-aid outfits, weapons, motor vehicles with radio equipment, and all other necessary supplies and equipment for the purpose of carrying out this article, the […]
§ 35-2-49.1. Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Law Enforcement Officer
As used in this Code section, the term “disability” means a disability that prevents an individual from working as a law enforcement officer. When a member of the Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety leaves the Uniform Division as a result of a disability arising in the line of duty, such member of […]
§ 35-2-50. Purchasing of Uniforms, Supplies, and Equipment
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. The advertisement of the letting […]
§ 35-2-51. Storeroom for Excess Clothing, Equipment, and Other Articles; Disposition of Old and Worn Equipment
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. 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-2-54. Purchase of Group Insurance
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 […]
§ 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 […]
§ 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 […]