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 (Click Me) |
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*
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.*