The commissioner, with the approval of the board, is authorized to divide the state into districts or divisions as may be necessary for the purpose of effectually patrolling the public roads and highways of the state and of the counties thereof and for combating, detecting, and preventing crime.
History. Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 11; Ga. L. 1946, p. 39, § 3.
Structure Georgia Code
Title 35 - Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies
Chapter 2 - Department of Public Safety
Article 2 - Georgia State Patrol
§ 35-2-30. Creation and Designation
§ 35-2-32. Jurisdiction; Primary Duty; Patrolling of Safety Rest Areas and Welcome Centers
§ 35-2-34. Composition of Headquarters Staff
§ 35-2-37. Employment of Communications Officers to Support Battalion Generally
§ 35-2-38. Division of State Into Districts or Divisions by Commissioner
§ 35-2-39. Provision of Barracks and Quarters for Officers and Troopers of Uniform Division
§ 35-2-41.1. Donation or Conveyance of Property, Equipment, or Services to the Department; Procedure
§ 35-2-42. Personnel Administration
§ 35-2-45. Promotions of Personnel in Uniform Division
§ 35-2-46. Dismissal of Officers, Troopers, and Communications Officers
§ 35-2-47. Suspension Pending Dismissal
§ 35-2-49.1. Retention of Badge and Weapon by Disabled Law Enforcement Officer
§ 35-2-50. Purchasing of Uniforms, Supplies, and Equipment
§ 35-2-54. Purchase of Group Insurance
§ 35-2-55. Compensatory Time Off for Members of Uniform Division Working on State Holiday
§ 35-2-57. Use of Retired Unmarked Pursuit Cars for Training