§ 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 […]
§ 35-2-121. Establishment of Capitol Police Division; Staffing
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 […]
§ 35-2-74. Governor to Prescribe Coverage by State Personnel Board
The Governor is authorized, in his discretion, to direct by executive order that the employees of the Security Guard Division shall be covered by the rules of the State Personnel Board and in such order shall specify the date on which the rules shall become applicable to such personnel. The application of the rules of […]
§ 35-2-122. Jurisdiction; Duties; Power
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 […]
§ 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 […]