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GA SR808

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

John Albers

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 14, 2018, as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at the Georgia state capitol and commends law enforcement officers across the state for their service
  • Acknowledges approximately 54,000 Certified Peace Officers in Georgia, including roughly 40,000 local officers (18,000 in sheriffs' offices and 22,000 in police departments) and 14,000 state agency officers
  • Notes that Georgia law enforcement officers must complete the Basic Mandate Law Enforcement Program, an 11-week, 408-hour training program covering classroom instruction and practical skills
  • Honors the 672 officers lost in the line of duty throughout Georgia's history, including six in the year prior, as memorialized on the Georgia Public Safety Memorial Wall
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to Georgia law enforcement officers

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day; recognize March 14, 2018

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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