AN ACT To amend Code Section 24-5-510 and Article 8 of Chapter 2 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to privileged communications between law enforcement officers and peer counselors and Office of Public Safety Officer Support, respectively, so as to change the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support,to amend Chapter 8 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to employment and training of peace officers, so as to provide for the right to bring suit,to provide for bias motivated by intimidation against first responders,to provide for related matters,to repeal conflicting laws,and for other purposes.
Relates to privileged communications between law enforcement officers, peer counselors, and the Office of Public Safety Officer Support,changes the name of the Office of Public Safety Officer Support,relates to employment and training of peace officers,enacts a bill of rights for peace officers under investigation,provides for interrogation procedures,provides for the right of notice of disciplinary action,provides for bias motivated by intimidation against first responders.
