§ 35-3-176. Criteria for Activating Alert System
On notification by a local law enforcement agency that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing, the director shall activate the alert system and notify appropriate participants in the alert system, as established by rule, if: A local law enforcement agency believes that a disabled adult or medically endangered person is missing; A […]
§ 35-3-177. Verification That Criteria for Activation Have Been Met
Before requesting activation of the alert system, a law enforcement agency shall verify that the criteria described by subsection (a) of Code Section 35-3-176 have been satisfied. The law enforcement agency shall assess the appropriate boundaries of the alert, based on the nature of the disabled adult or medically endangered person and the circumstances surrounding […]
§ 35-3-178. Obligations of Agencies Participating in Alert System; Participation of Georgia Lottery Corporation in Disseminating Alert Information Through Retail Establishments
A state agency participating in the alert system shall: Cooperate with the bureau and assist in developing and implementing the alert system; Establish a plan for providing relevant information to its officers, investigators, or employees, as appropriate, once the alert system has been activated; and Utilize a rapid response telephone system that alerts residents in […]
§ 35-3-179. Termination of Alert System With Respect to Particular Disabled Adult or Medically Endangered Person
The director shall terminate any activation of the alert system with respect to a particular disabled adult or medically endangered person if: The person is located or the disappearance is otherwise resolved; or The director determines that the alert system is no longer an effective tool for locating and recovering the disabled adult or medically […]
§ 35-3-180. Immunity From Civil Damages for Dissemination of Alert Information
Any entity or individual participating in the “Mattie’s call” alert system pursuant to this article shall not be liable for any civil damages arising from the dissemination of any alert generated pursuant to the “Mattie’s call” alert system. Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or restrict in any way any legal protection […]
§ 35-3-190. State-Wide Alert System for Unapprehended Murder or Rape Suspects Determined to Be Serious Public Threats
There is established a state-wide alert system known as “Kimberly’s Call.” As used in this article, the term “local law enforcement agency” means a local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the search for a suspect in a case of murder or rape. The director shall develop and implement a state-wide alert system to be […]
§ 35-3-191. State-Wide Alert System for Suspects of Crimes Involving Death or Serious Injury of Peace Officer; Alert System for Missing Peace Officer
There is established a state-wide alert system known as “Blue Alert” which shall be developed and implemented by the director. As used in this Code section, the term: “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the search for a suspect in a case involving the death or serious injury of a […]
§ 35-3-200. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Center” means the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center. “Fusion center” means collaborative effort which combines resources, expertise, intelligence, and other information from various agencies of state and local governments with the goal of maximizing the ability of this state to detect, prevent, and respond to criminal activities […]
§ 35-3-201. Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center Established; Purpose
There is established the Georgia Information Sharing and Analysis Center as a distinct division within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The center shall be a fusion center maintaining criminal intelligence and terrorism analytical components. The officer or agent charged with operating the center shall report directly to the director. History. Code 1981, § 35-3-201 , […]
§ 35-3-203. Cooperative Activities of Center
The center shall share and provide homeland security activity information to the director of emergency management and homeland security, including, but not limited to, threats, warnings, and developing situations, when an investigation reveals conduct of a terroristic nature or in material support of terroristic activities, recruitment of terrorists, or information on the activities of known […]