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GA SR832

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/29/2022

Primary Sponsor

Sonya Halpern

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Georgia law enforcement agencies to attain state accreditation or certification through the Office of Sheriff Accreditation Program and the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program to strengthen safety and public trust
  • Only 20 percent of Georgia's law enforcement agencies currently hold state accreditation or certification
  • Accredited or certified agencies receive a 20 percent discount on liability insurance premiums from the Georgia Interlocal Risk Management Agency
  • Accreditation and certification standards cover safe policing principles, professionalism, operational guidance, community support, transparency, ethical conduct, and liability protection
  • Resolution is non-binding and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press

Legislative Description

Georgia's Law Enforcement Agencies; best practices through programs implemented by the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police; urge

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

3/30/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/30/2022

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