Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 570 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 570-32 - RETENTION OF WEAPON AND BADGE
Rule 570-32-.01 - Definitions

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 570-32-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024

(1) "Disability" as used in this Chapter is defined in O.C.G.A. § 35-2-49.1.

(2) "Disability Arising in the Line of Duty" means:

(a) Disabled as the result of a physical injury incurred in the line of duty and caused by a willful act of a violator, or

(b) Disabled as the result of a physical injury incurred in the line of duty while engaged in the active pursuit of someone believed to be in violation of the law.

(3) "Leaving the Department under Honorable Conditions" means any condition other than:

(a) Dismissal from employment,

(b) Resignation or retirement in lieu of dismissal, or

(c) Resignation during an investigation into misconduct, or

(d) Retirement during an investigation into misconduct in which any of the allegations are determined to be sustained.

O.C.G.A. Secs. 35-2-49, 35-2-49.1.

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