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May 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board of Public Safety Minutes
The board received reports from the Georgia Department of Public Safety, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and the Georgia Public Safety Training Center. Topics included operational updates on trooper schools, responses to the Brantley County wildfire, cargo theft unit successes, training activities, and progress on various building projects. The board also approved several donations for equipment and furniture, as well as a resolution to authorize a lease amendment for the Athens Hangar.
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Board of Public Safety Virtual and Call-in Meeting
The board meeting focused on the request for approval of a donation consisting of 300 gallons of Jet A fuel valued at 1,500.00 dollars from the Rome Regional Airport.
Mar 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Safety Minutes Of Board Of Public Safety
The meeting featured director reports covering departmental updates, including cadet school graduation timelines, aviation search statistics, protest activity at the Capitol, and the successful recovery of stolen equipment by the newly created Cargo Theft Unit. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation discussed gang task force operations, convictions in high-profile cold cases, officer-involved shootings, threat assessments, and facility expansion projects. Additionally, the Georgia Public Safety Training Center provided updates on campus construction projects, use of force training initiatives, and legislative budget funding. The Board also approved the acceptance of various equipment donations, including furniture and vehicles.
Feb 12, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Board Of Public Safety Minutes
The meeting began with the re-election of Chief Craig Tully as Secretary and Mr. Ellis Wood as Vice-Chairman. Director reports covered the status of Trooper Schools (120th and 121st), the 15th CVE School, and the significant impact of January winter storms, including metrics on calls, crashes, and assists. A wreath-laying ceremony honoring Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was noted. Aviation reported on recent flights and assisting GEMA with Starlink device transport. Protest activity year-to-date showed a significant increase with zero arrests. Fleet updates included the upcoming arrival of Ford Mustangs, purchase of Durango pursuit vehicles, and delays with mobile spike strips. Facility updates mentioned a groundbreaking for the Sylvania Post and progress on a statewide security fencing project. The GBI reported on the proactive work of Drug Enforcement and Gang Task Forces, resulting in numerous cases and felony arrests, and outreach training initiatives. The GBI is also addressing an elevated backlog in the Crime Lab's Chemistry discipline and is working to implement field testing solutions. The Medical Examiner's Office staffing is near optimal capacity. The Georgia Public Safety Training Center detailed adjustments to the basic mandate training hours, resulting in a 16-week delivery format, and announced upcoming conferences and a live crash test event. Finally, the Board approved the acceptance of several donations for DPS, GBI, and GPSTC, and approved DPS Vehicle Immobilization Maximum Rate Tariff No. 2 for nonconsensual vehicle immobilization (booting). The Board also approved names for the Georgia Public Safety Line of Duty Deaths Memorial.
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