--- title: Title 35, Chapter 2. Department of Public Safety collection: code id: code:chapter:35-2 canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/title/35/chapter/2 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2.md date: 2025 status: active corpus_version: 2025-supplement-89aa39ab3c68 license: CC0-1.0 publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/code/35.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-1.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-3.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/code/index.md heading: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY title_heading: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIES section_count: 77 full_url: https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2.md?full=1 --- # Title 35, Chapter 2. Department of Public Safety Title 35. Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies 77 sections. Each line is `citation, catchline, status, URL`; the text of every section, in order, is at https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2.md?full=1 (capped, with a pointer to continue). - 35-2-1, Creation of Board of Public Safety; composition; appointment and terms of office of members, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-1.md - 35-2-2, Creation of Department of Public Safety, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-2.md - 35-2-3, Creation and appointment of the position of commissioner of public safety; powers and duties; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-3.md - 35-2-4, Commissioner as a member of Uniform Division authorized, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-4.md - 35-2-5, Chief officer of Uniform Division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-5.md - 35-2-6, Employment of temporary expert assistance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-6.md - 35-2-7, Appointment of deputy commissioner; term of office; rank; membership in Uniform Division; duties; oath, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-7.md - 35-2-8, Appointment of comptroller; membership in Uniform Division prohibited; bond, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-8.md - 35-2-9, Payment of medical and other similar expenses of members of Georgia State Patrol injured in line of duty; procedure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-9.md - 35-2-10, Awards to employees for outstanding service, heroism, or other exemplary act, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-10.md - 35-2-11, Commissioner authorized to facilitate public safety demonstrations in public schools, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-11.md - 35-2-12, Contribution to political campaigns by employees of department, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-12.md - 35-2-13, Headquarters for commissioner and deputy commissioner of public safety and divisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-13.md - 35-2-14, Memorandums of understanding regarding federal immigration and customs laws, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-14.md - 35-2-15, Off-duty use of motor vehicles and other equipment by certain law enforcement officers; conditions for use; rules and regulations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-15.md - 35-2-16, Subsistence and per diem for employees; retention of badge and weapon upon retirement; salary increases; impact on other statutory provisions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-16.md - 35-2-30, Creation and designation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-30.md - 35-2-31, Composition, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-31.md - 35-2-32, Jurisdiction; primary duty; patrolling of safety rest areas and welcome centers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-32.md - 35-2-33, Additional duties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-33.md - 35-2-34, Composition of headquarters staff, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-34.md - 35-2-35, Performance of clerical duties by headquarters staff; transfer of members of headquarters staff by commissioner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-35.md - 35-2-36, Composition of battalion; rank of battalion personnel; employment of recruits or cadets by commissioner; promulgation of rules and regulations as to enlistment and training of recruits or cadets, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-36.md - 35-2-36.1, Auxiliary Service; appointment of members; salary; authority and powers; equipment; eligibility, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-36.1.md - 35-2-37, Employment of communications officers to support battalion generally, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-37.md - 35-2-38, Division of state into districts or divisions by commissioner, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-38.md - 35-2-39, Provision of barracks and quarters for officers and troopers of Uniform Division, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-39.md - 35-2-40, Purchase, lease, or construction of barracks and equipment for districts or divisions; acceptance of property, equipment, or services, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-40.md - 35-2-41, Municipality and county purchase or conveyance of property for use as division or district headquarters; effect if property has reversionary clause; approval of contracts, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-41.md - 35-2-41.1, Donation or conveyance of property, equipment, or services to the department; procedure, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-41.1.md - 35-2-42, Personnel administration, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-42.md - 35-2-43, Eligibility for appointment to or enlistment in Uniform Division; appointment or reappointment of discharged members of National Guard, armed forces of the United States, and law enforcement agencies, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-43.md - 35-2-44, Enlistment, examination, preliminary training, subsequent instruction, and rules and regulations for discipline and conduct of recruits and troopers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-44.md - 35-2-45, Promotions of personnel, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-45.md - 35-2-46, Dismissal of officers, troopers, and communications officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-46.md - 35-2-47, Suspension pending dismissal, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-47.md - 35-2-48, State Patrol Disciplinary Board; composition; appointment and terms of members; conduct of hearings by board; recommendation to commissioner; finality of commissioner’s decision, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-48.md - 35-2-49, Provision of uniforms and equipment to sworn members of the department and radio operators; retention of weapons and badges upon retirement, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-49.md - 35-2-49.1, Retention of badge and weapon upon disability in line of duty, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-49.1.md - 35-2-50, Purchasing of uniforms, supplies, and equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-50.md - 35-2-51, Storage of excess clothing, equipment, and other articles; disposition of old and worn equipment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-51.md - 35-2-52, Clothing allowance for personal security or special duty assignments, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-52.md - 35-2-53, No costs or emoluments authorized; exception for rewards; payment and distribution of fines and costs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-53.md - 35-2-54, Purchase of group insurance, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-54.md - 35-2-55, Compensatory time off for working on state holiday, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-55.md - 35-2-56, Use of motor vehicles or other equipment by members of Uniform Division, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-56.md - 35-2-57, Use of retired unmarked pursuit cars for training, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-57.md - 35-2-58, Approval by board to sell or trade surplus motor vehicles towards purchase of new motor vehicles, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-58.md - 35-2-70, Establishment, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-70.md - 35-2-71, Powers and duties of security guards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-71.md - 35-2-72, Compensation, uniforms, and equipment of security guards, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-72.md - 35-2-73, Security guards for protection of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House, and their families and executive department; transportation of family members at state expense, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-73.md - 35-2-74, Governor to prescribe coverage by State Personnel Board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-74.md - 35-2-75, Adoption of rules, regulations, and orders by board, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-75.md - 35-2-80, Short title, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-80.md - 35-2-81, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-81.md - 35-2-82, Permission required for use of department nomenclature, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-82.md - 35-2-83, Permission required for use of department symbols, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-83.md - 35-2-84, Procedure for seeking permission to use department nomenclature or symbols, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-84.md - 35-2-85, Injunctions against violations, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-85.md - 35-2-86, Civil penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-86.md - 35-2-87, Damage suits against violators, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-87.md - 35-2-88, Criminal penalties, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-88.md - 35-2-100, Creation; establishment of Regulatory Compliance Section; members designated as law enforcement officers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-100.md - 35-2-101, Jurisdiction; duties and powers; use of dogs to detect controlled substances, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-101.md - 35-2-102, Weight inspector positions; training; powers and responsibilities; presence of certified peace officer, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-102.md - 35-2-120, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-120.md - 35-2-121, Creation; staffing, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-121.md - 35-2-122, Jurisdiction; duties; power, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-122.md - 35-2-123, Use of vehicles by off-duty law enforcement officer, reserved (no version in force today), https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-123.md - 35-2-124, Reimbursement to the department for costs, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-124.md - 35-2-140, Transfer of certain personnel, aircraft, and other assets from the Georgia Aviation Authority to the department; powers, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-140.md - 35-2-160, Definitions, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-160.md - 35-2-161, Creation, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-161.md - 35-2-162, Support coordinator, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-162.md - 35-2-163, Peer counseling and critical incident support services; certification; employment of necessary staff, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-163.md - 35-2-164, Provision and designation of office space, personnel, supplies, and materials; policies and procedures, active, https://georgiacommons.org/code/35-2-164.md