O.C.G.A.
O.C.G.A.

O.C.G.A. § 35-8-16 (2019)

Effect of standards and training requirements provided in chapter; adoption of additional requirements by law enforcement units

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This chapter establishes only the minimum qualification standards and training requirements for peace officers in this state; each law enforcement unit is encouraged to prescribe such additional requirements as it deems necessary and appropriate.

History

Ga. L. 1970, p. 208, § 11.

Annotations

RESEARCH REFERENCES Am. Jur. 2d. - 63C Am. Jur. 2d, Public Officers and Employees, §§ 48 et seq., 70. C.J.S. - 67 C.J.S., Officers and Public

Employees, § 22. 73 C.J.S., Public Administrative Law and Procedures, § 108 et seq.