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GA SR932

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Tyler Harper

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program, first created in 1990 through collaboration among the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, Georgia Sheriffs' Association, Georgia Municipal Association, Association County Commissioners of Georgia, and other state entities, and fully established in 1996
  • Agencies seeking certification must meet 129 separate standards across eight chapters covering topics such as role and responsibility, organization and management, personnel, legal, operations, support services, communication, and holding areas
  • A total of 124 law enforcement agencies—including municipal, county, university, K-12, and state agencies—have achieved state certification under the program
  • State-certified agencies benefit from increased public confidence and potential reductions in liability insurance costs
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police, which administers, refines, and updates the program's standards

Legislative Description

Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/9/2016

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