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Atlanta's Law Enforcement
- Uniformed and responsible for providing law-enforcement services daily within the city's limits. -
Local Law Enforcement:
Employed by municipal, county, or public authorities, operating under state law.Atlanta Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
City of Atlanta
Jurisdiction:
Atlanta's city limits
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for the city of Atlanta
Atlanta Public Schools Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Atlanta Public Schools
Jurisdiction:
Atlanta Public School System
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for Atlanta's public schools
Fulton County Sheriff's Office
Officer Title:
Deputy Sheriff
Governing Body:
Fulton County's Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
Fulton County
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Serves warrants, provides courtroom security, security for the Fulton County Jail, and transports prisoners.
Fulton County Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Fulton County
Jurisdiction:
Fulton County
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Fulton County
Fulton County Marshal's Department
Officer Title:
Marshal
Governing Body:
Fulton County
Jurisdiction:
Fulton County
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Enforce court orders for State and Magistrate Courts
Dekalb County Sheriff's Office
Officer Title:
Deputy Sheriff
Governing Body:
Dekalb County's Sheriff
Jurisdiction:
Dekalb County
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Manages the Dekalb County Jail, provides court services, and the processes warrants
Dekalb County Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Dekalb County
Jurisdiction:
Dekalb County
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides law enforcement services for unincorporated areas of Dekalb County
MARTA Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Jurisdiction:
Marta Transit System
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for the MARTA Transit System
State Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by state government.Georgia Department of Public Safety: Georgia State Patrol
Officer Title:
State Trooper
Governing Body:
Georgia
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provides general law enforcement services statewide
Georgia Department of Public Safety: Capitol Police Division
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Georgia
Jurisdiction:
Georgia's Capitol Hill
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services throughout Georgia's Capitol Hill
Georgia Department of Public Safety: Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Officer Title:
Commercial Vehicle Officer
Governing Body:
Georgia
Jurisdiction:
Statewide
Authority Type:
Specilaized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles and performs highway traffic enforcement
Georgia World Congress Center Authority: Department of Public Safety
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Georgia
Jurisdiction:
Georgia World Congress Center Authority property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Georgia World Congress Center Authority properties
Georgia State Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Georgia State University
Jurisdiction:
Georgia State University property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Georgia State University campuses and the surrounding areas
Georgia Tech Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Georgia Institute of Technology
Jurisdiction:
Georgia Tech property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Georgia Tech campuses and surrounding areas
Atlanta Technical College Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Atlanta Technical College
Jurisdiction:
Atlanta Technical College property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Atlanta Technical College campuses
Clayton State University Department of Public Safety
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Clayton State University
Jurisdiction:
Clayton State University property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Clayton State University and Atlanta Metropolitan State College campuses
Private Law Enforcement:
Privately employed law enforcement operating under state law.CAU Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Clark Atlanta University
Jurisdiction:
Clark Atlanta University property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Clark Atlanta University campuses and the surrounding area
Emory University Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Emory University
Jurisdiction:
Emory University property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Emory University campuses and the surrounding area
Morehouse College Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Morehouse College
Jurisdiction:
Morehouse College property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Morehouse College campuses and the surrounding area
Spelman College Public Safety Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
Spelman College
Jurisdiction:
Spelman College property
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Yes
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for Spelman College campuses and the surrounding area
Federal Law Enforcement:
Employed or empowered by federal government.Federal Protective Service
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Specialist
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
Federal government facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Protect federally owned and leased facilities.
Federal Reserve: Law Enforcement Unit - Sixth District
Officer Title:
Law Enforcement Officer
Governing Body:
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Jurisdiction:
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Protect Federal Reserve Bank property, personnel, and operations
United States Postal Inspection Service: Postal Police
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
United States Postal Service
Jurisdiction:
Postal facilities
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services for postal buildings, personnel, property, mail, and mail-in-transit
US Customs and Border Protection
Officer Title:
CBP Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Jurisdiction:
US Ports of Entry
Authority Type:
Specialized
Enforce Traffic Laws:
No
Purpose:
Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations. US Border protection. Perform investigative traffic stops for immigration or federal law violations.
Veterans Affairs Police Department
Officer Title:
Police Officer
Governing Body:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Jurisdiction:
VA Grounds
Authority Type:
General
Enforce Traffic Laws:
Limited
Purpose:
Provide law enforcement services fo VA Medical Centers and other facilities operated by VA
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Page last updated: September 28, 2026