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. […]
There is created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Capitol Police Division. The department shall staff such division with certified law enforcement officers, who shall be designated capitol police officers, security personnel under the employment of or contract with the department, and any other certified peace […]
The division shall have jurisdiction and the primary duty to enforce all laws in Capitol Square and the property and buildings owned by the Georgia Building Authority within a five-mile radius of Capitol Square. The division shall have the following additional duties: To maintain peace and order and enforce the laws and regulations relating to […]
The Georgia Building Authority shall reimburse the department for the costs to the department of performing police and security duties within Capitol Square in accordance with an intergovernmental agreement by and between the department and the Georgia Building Authority. Such agreement shall set forth the amount to be paid by the Georgia Building Authority to […]
