Georgia
United States
Updated - September 6, 2025
Picture By: Georgia State Patrol
The primary law enforcement agency in Georgia is the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), which is responsible for enforcing traffic laws on state roads and highways, and providing assistance during emergencies. Other important agencies include the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), which handles criminal investigations, forensic analysis, and supports local law enforcement, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which enforces laws related to wildlife protection, environmental conservation, and outdoor recreation safety.
*Only agencies with police powers are listed.
-Clicking the agency's name takes you to their homepage-
State Agencies
| Agency (Click Me) |
Governing Body | Authority to write traffic tickets? |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia State Patrol | Georgia Derpartment of Public Safety | Yes |
| Capitol Police Division | Georgia Derpartment of Public Safety | Yes |
| Commercial Vehicle Enforcement | Georgia Derpartment of Public Safety | Yes |
| Georgia Bureau of Investigation | Georgia Derpartment of Public Safety | No |
| DNR Law Enforcement Division | Georgia Department of Natural Resources | Yes |
| Alcohol & Tobacco Division Law Enforcement | Georgia Department of Revenue | No |
| Office of Special Investigations Enforcement | Georgia Department of Revenue | Yes |
| Georgia Ports Authority Police Department | Georgia Ports Authority | Yes |
| Georgia World Congress Center Public Safety | Georgia World Congress Center Authority | Yes |
| Stone Mountain Department of Public Safety | Stone Mountain Park | Yes |
| SMRT / SRO | Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice | No |
Agency Vehicles
