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title: O.C.G.A. § 35-2-121. Creation; staffing.
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# O.C.G.A. § 35-2-121. Creation; 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 officer employed by the department.

## History

Code 1981, § 35-2-121, enacted by Ga. L. 2010, p. 137, § 1/HB 1074.