Atlanta

United States | Georgia

Updated - September 20, 2025

Picture By: Atlanta Police Department

Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, is a major cultural and economic center in the southeastern United States. Known for its rich history, diverse population, and vibrant arts scene, Atlanta is also a key transportation hub with one of the busiest airports in the world.

*Only agencies with a visible prescence and primary jurisdictions are listed. Other law enforcement agencies may be seen in Atlanta*

-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-

Local/State Police

Agency
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Governing Body Type
Atlanta Police Department City of Atlanta Municipal Police
Fulton County Sheriff's Office Fulton County County Police
Fultion County Police Department Fulton County Sheriff County Police
Fulton County Marshal's Department Fulton County County Police
GWCCA Department of Public Safety Georgia World Congress Center Authority Special Police
Georgia Tech Police Department Georgia Tech University Campus Police
Spelman College Police Department Spelman College Campus Police
Clark Atlanta University Police Department Clark Atlanta University Campus Police
Georgia State University Police Georgia State University Campus Police
George State Patrol Georgia Department of Public Safety State Police
Georgia Motor Carrier Compliance Georgia Department of Public Safety State Police
Georgia Capitol Police Georgia Department of Public Safety State Police


Federal Police

*with a visible patrolling prescence*

Agency
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Governing Body Type Primary Responsibility


Ability to issue California traffic tickets?

Agency
(Click Me)
Yes/No
Los Angeles Police Department Yes
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Yes
Los Angeles Park Ranger Division Yes
MRCA Park Rangers Yes
Los Angeles Airport Police Yes
Los Angeles Port Police Yes
Bureau of Street Services Investigations and Enforcement Division No
Los Angeles School Police Department Yes
University of California Los Angeles Police Department Yes
Cal State LA University Police Department Yes
Transit Community Public Safety Department Yes
Union Pacific Police Department Yes
spcaLA Humane Officers No
California Highway Patrol Yes
California DMV Investigations Division Yes
Wildlife Officers Yes
DOJ Special Agents No
ABC Agents No
Exposition Park Department of Public Safety Yes
Fraud Division No
Criminal Investigation Bureau No

*Federal officers can pull you over. They may issue federal traffic tickets on federal property. Federal officers may also intervene when there is a public safety risk such as a dwi.
- Some uniformed federal officers may be deputized by the state, allowing them to enforce state traffic laws.
- Customs and Border Protection officers may conduct vehicle stops anywhere within the 100 mile zone.*