Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 464 - GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
Chapter 464-3 - OFFICER CERTIFICATION
Rule 464-3-.14 - Law Enforcement Officer Psychological Affidavit
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
When initially accepted for employment or appointment as a law enforcement officer, any candidate seeking certification under these Rules shall:
(1) Be found, after examination by a licensed psychiatrist, or psychologist to be free from any emotional, or mental conditions which might adversely affect his/her exercising the powers or duties of a peace officer; and
(2) Each agency must submit an affidavit acknowledging that a psychological evaluation to determine suitability as a law enforcement officer was conducted on each application for certification, on forms approved by Council; or
(3) Each academy director must submit an affidavit acknowledging that a psychological evaluation to determine suitability as a law enforcement officer was conducted on each pre-service applicant for certification, on forms approved by Council.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(23).