Georgia CommonsSR 60: Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day; recognize March 6, 2025
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution designates March 6, 2025 as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the Georgia state capitol, honoring the state's police chiefs and agency heads.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes any statute. It recognizes March 6, 2025 as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol. The resolution states that Georgia has more than 700 police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies overseeing about 45,000 sworn peace officers, and praises the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police for its training and professional standards work. The Senate commends these law enforcement leaders for their service. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to distribute copies of the resolution to the President and Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
What the bill does
- Designates March 6, 2025 as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Recognition Day at the state capitol.
- Commends every police chief and head of a law enforcement agency in Georgia for their service to the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police's President and Executive Director.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it is a symbolic recognition rather than a change in law.
Who it affects
Georgia's more than 700 police chiefs and heads of law enforcement agencies, the roughly 45,000 sworn peace officers under their command, and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, whose leaders are named recipients of the resolution's distributed copies.
Why it matters
Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding. Its practical effect is limited to an official day of recognition at the capitol and a public statement of appreciation for Georgia's law enforcement leadership.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause recognizes March 6, 2025 as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Day and commends police chiefs and agency heads statewide.
- A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies to named leaders of the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police.
From the bill
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize March 6, 2025, as Police Chiefs and Heads of Law Enforcement Agencies Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Brandon Beach (R, SD-021)
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
Topics
- law enforcement
- police chiefs
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Senate resolution