Press Releases - Georgia Department of Public Safety
Sep 3, 2024 · State Troopers and Officers Encourage Motorists to Exercise Safe Driving Habits this Christmas and New Year's December 20, 2024 Update on Coweta County Suspect-at-Large
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Georgia State Patrol (GSP) supports the efforts of all public safety agencies to reduce criminal activity, apprehend those involved, and respond to natural and manmade disasters.
State Troopers Involved in Shooting Incident, GBI Investigating
Dec 1, 2024 · (Atlanta, GA) - On November 30, 2024, at 11:41 pm, Troopers were patrolling on I-20 when they attempted to stop two vehicles for racing. The vehicles exited onto Sigman Road where one of the vehicles entered a convenience store parking lot.
Georgia State Patrol Graduates Second Accelerated Trooper School
Dec 12, 2023 · This Trooper School is the second accelerated school of the Georgia State Patrol consisting of all former law enforcement officers. Instead of the traditional 20 weeks at the academy, these Troopers spent 13 weeks and will report to their assigned post to complete 12 weeks of field training.
Thirty-nine Cadets Join the Ranks of the Georgia State Patrol
Sep 13, 2024 · After 34 weeks of intense training, 39 new Troopers will report to one of 52 patrol posts around the state. Georgia's First Lady, Marty Kemp, delivered the graduation address, and Deputy Commissioner Lt. Colonel Kendrick Lowe gave the Oath of Office.
State Troopers and Officers Prepare for Busy Thanksgiving Holiday ...
Nov 17, 2023 · (ATLANTA, GA) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) will be out in full force and advise motorists to drive safely and have patience this Thanksgiving holiday. The 102-hour holiday travel period begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, and ends at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26.
State Troopers and Officers Encourage Motorists to Drive Safely …
Nov 22, 2024 · (ATLANTA, GA) – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) Officers will be visible on the interstates and secondary roads throughout the state, to help reduce traffic crashes this Thanksgiving holiday.
37 Cadets join the ranks of Georgia State Patrol
Sep 8, 2023 · (FORSYTH, GA) – The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) graduated its 114th Trooper School Friday, September 8, at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) in Forsyth. After 32 weeks of intense training, 37 new Troopers …
Troop and Post Locations | Georgia Department of Public Safety
The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is divided into 52 patrol posts within nine geographic troops (A-I). The GSP Command Staff is located at the Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Atlanta. Troop A - Capt. Shawn Prather. Troop B - Capt. Chad Johnson. Troop C - Capt. Thomas Kustra. Troop D - Capt. Brandon Dawson. Troop E - Capt. Bradley Mosher
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GSP troopers investigate traffic crashes and enforce traffic and criminal laws on the state's roads.