§ 35-2-39. Provision of Barracks and Quarters for Officers and Troopers of Uniform Division
The commissioner is authorized, with the approval of the board, to provide comfortable barracks and quarters for the officers and troopers of the Uniform Division. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 11; Ga. L. 1946, p. 39, § 3.
§ 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, § […]
§ 35-2-40. Purchase, Lease, or Construction of Barracks and Equipment for Districts or Divisions; Acceptance of Property, Equipment, or Services
In the event any district or division headquarters is established by the commissioner, he shall be authorized, with the approval of the board, to purchase, lease, or construct proper quarters or barracks for the men and equipment at such district or division, and to this end may contract with municipalities, persons, or corporations in the […]
§ 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 […]
§ 35-2-30. Creation and Designation
There is created and established a division of the Department of Public Safety to be known as the Uniform Division, the members of which shall be known and designated as the “Georgia State Patrol.” History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 1.
§ 35-2-31. Composition
The Uniform Division of the Department of Public Safety shall consist of: The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of the headquarters staff; The officers, noncommissioned officers, and troopers of one battalion. History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 2; Ga. L. 1949, p. 70, § 4; Ga. L. 1952, p. 129, § 1; […]
§ 35-2-32. Jurisdiction; Primary Duty; Patrolling of Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
The Uniform Division of the department shall have jurisdiction throughout this state with such duties and powers as are prescribed by law. It shall be the primary duty of the Uniform Division to patrol the public roads and highways of this state, including interstate and state maintained highways, and to safeguard the lives and property […]