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GA SB263
Bill
Status
Passed
5/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Thompson
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AI Summary
- Authorizes governing authorities of municipalities, counties, and boards of education in Georgia to adopt policies allowing retired sworn P.O.S.T. certified police officers to retain their service weapon and badge as part of their compensation
- Extends the same weapon and badge retention eligibility to sworn officers who leave employment due to a disability arising in the line of duty
- Applies specifically to sworn police officers certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council
- Amends Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 35-1-20
- Policy adoption is permissive, not mandatory — each governing authority may choose whether to implement such policies
Legislative Description
Law Enforcement Officers; provide governing authority; employs sworn police officers who are P.O.S.T certified; policies; disability in line of duty
Last Action
Effective Date
7/1/2016
Full Bill Text
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