When an unmarked pursuit vehicle used by the Georgia State Patrol for the purpose of enforcing the traffic laws of this state is first removed from the field and will no longer be used on a regular basis for pursuit purposes, the commissioner of public safety is authorized, in his or her discretion, to make such pursuit vehicle available to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center for the purpose of training public safety officers pursuant to Chapter 5 of this title. Such vehicles may also be sold or traded pursuant to Code Section 35-2-58. Upon notification by the commissioner, the administrator of the Georgia Public Safety Training Center shall be authorized to take immediate possession of any such pursuit vehicle.
History. Code 1981, § 35-2-57 , enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 317, § 1; Ga. L. 2012, p. 1, § 1/HB 253.
Cross references.
Georgia Public Safety Training Center, T. 35, C. 5.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 1986, p. 1059, § 3, effective April 7, 1986, repealed the Code section formerly codified as Code Section 35-2-57. The former Code section was based on Ga. L. 1937, p. 322, art. 2, § 1 and Ga. L. 1960, p. 247, § 1. For current provisions regarding falsely holding oneself out to be a peace officer or other public officer or employee, see Code Section 16-10-23.
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