--- title: SR 366. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 10, 2025 collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr366 cite_as: SR 366, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr366 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr366.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr366/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71252 date: 2025-03-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr365.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr367.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 94 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr366.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 366 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-11 last_action: Senate Read and Adopted sponsors: - Randy Robertson - John Albers text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR366/2025 upstream_id: 1996827 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - law enforcement - Georgia Senate resolution - police appreciation - public safety --- # SR 366. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 10, 2025 ## Text 25 LC 112 3282 Senate Resolution 366 By: Senators Robertson of the 29th and Albers of the 56th A RESOLUTION Recognizing March 10, 2025, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and1 commending law enforcement officers in Georgia; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol exists to honor this state's3 law enforcement officers for putting their lives on the line every day and to commend them4 for everything they do; and5 WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers are highly trained pr ofessionals who work6 overtime to ensure the safety of our communities and whose duti es primarily involve the7 enforcement of laws, protecting life & property, keeping the peace, and other public safety8 related duties; and9 WHEREAS, the Office of the Sheriff is the oldest law enforcement office known throughout10 history; sheriffs are duly elected constitutional officers and the only lawfully commissioned11 chief law enforcement officers in the country; and12 WHEREAS, Georgia Police Departments provide police services in the State of Georgia that13 are aimed at achieving more effective and efficient crime control, a reduced fear of crime,14 an improved quality of life, and an improved police legitimacy through a proactive reliance15 on community resources that seeks to minimize crime-causing conditions and ensures that16 S. R. 366 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3282 all Georgia citizens are served in a professional, ethical, and equitable manner by17 establishing strong commitments with all segments of society ba sed on trust and positive,18 professional relationships; and19 WHEREAS, law enforcement officers from Georgia's state agencies, including the Georgia20 State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, GBI, and other law enforceme nt agencies, work21 cooperatively to enhance public safety by enforcing traffic laws and traffic investigations;22 providing assistance in areas of criminal investigations and fo rensic laboratory services;23 responding to natural disasters; enforcing hunting laws and boating safety; and many other24 areas that support the overall mission of crime prevention and public safety for the citizens25 of Georgia; and26 WHEREAS, the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall was dedicated to honor these brave27 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting life and property in the28 proud tradition of the public safety services; and29 WHEREAS, Georgia law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day as they30 serve with honor, courage, dignity, and concern for their fellow citizens.31 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body32 recognize March 10, 2025, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day a t the Capitol and33 commend law enforcement officers in Georgia for protecting our communities and for34 putting their lives on the line every day.35 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed36 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for dis tribution to Georgia law37 enforcement officers.38 S. R. 366 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution designates March 10, 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol, formally commending police officers and sheriffs across the state. ### Plain-language summary This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes March 10, 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol and praises Georgia law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, police departments, the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for their work protecting communities. The resolution also references the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall, which honors officers who died in the line of duty. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers. It does not create any new legal requirement, funding, or penalty; it is a formal expression of appreciation. ### What it does - Officially designates March 10, 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol in Georgia. - Commends Georgia law enforcement officers, including sheriffs and police departments, for their public safety work. - References the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall as honoring officers who died in the line of duty. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects Georgia's law enforcement community, including sheriffs, municipal and county police departments, the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, who are named and commended in the text. ### Why it matters The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives Georgia law enforcement officers formal, public recognition from the state Senate and results in copies of the resolution being distributed to them, but it does not change any laws, funding, or duties. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the role and duties of sheriffs, police departments, and state agencies such as the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, DNR, and GBI. - The resolution notes the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall honors officers who died protecting life and property. - The resolving clause formally names March 10, 2025 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Capitol. - A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available for distribution to Georgia law enforcement officers. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-03-11) - Sponsors: Randy Robertson, John Albers - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71252 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr366.md?full=1