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Georgia State Patrol
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is a division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. It is the primary state patrol agency for the U.S. state of Georgia, established in March 1937. Although focused primarily on the enforcement of traffic laws and investigation of traffic crashes, the GSP supports the efforts of all public safety agencies to reduce criminal activity, apprehend those involved, and respond to natural and manmade disasters.
Founded on March 19, 1937, the Georgia State Patrol was founded alongside the Georgia Department of Public Safety by the Georgia State Legislative Branch, then signed by then-Governor E.D. Rivers. Georgia State Patrol was founded in response to the immediate need of a Law Enforcement entity to enforce the laws of the roadway, investigate traffic accidents, general investigations and to handle driver licensing.
The first Trooper class started in the Summer of 1937, held at Georgia Tech. Those Troopers graduated in August 1937 and were on patrol by September. In a release celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the State Patrol, the Georgia Department of public safety stated "The first Georgia State Patrol posts were located in Griffin, Cartersville, Gainesville, Madison, Americus, Moultrie, Perry, Washington, Swainsboro, and Waycross.".
On July 13, 1970, The Georgia State Patrol hired their first African-American Trooper onto the force. Major Robert Hightower would end up serving the Georgia State Patrol for 28 years, retiring in 1998 as a Major. Major Hightower would go on to pave paths for the future of African-American Troopers in the Georgia State Patrol.
In 1978, the 52nd Trooper Class graduated from Trooper School, welcoming the first four female troopers onto the force.
1996 marked the year in which Atlanta, Georgia, would hold the Summer Olympics. Georgia State Patrol would have heavy involvement in the games acting as Muhammad Ali's personal security. Additionally, Georgia State Patrol would act as security for the games and providing a special torch escort car, a Georgia State Patrol 1996 BMW 328i. Troopers from GSP Accompanied the torch along it entire route throughout the United States, until finally settling down in Atlanta.
Officers with the Capitol Police Division investigate criminal incidents and traffic crashes; manage street closures for events; patrol the streets on Capitol Square and those adjacent to other state buildings; provide courtroom security for Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; conduct security assessments and surveillance detection; and deliver personal safety training for state employees and others.
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE), formerly Motor Carrier Compliance Division (as of July 1, 2025), performs driver and vehicle inspections of commercial motor vehicles at roadsides, inspection stations, and at carriers' terminals. The inspections range from "full" vehicle and driver inspections—which include mechanical components—to "driver only" inspections. These may also include inspections of vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
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Georgia State Patrol
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is a division of the Georgia Department of Public Safety. It is the primary state patrol agency for the U.S. state of Georgia, established in March 1937. Although focused primarily on the enforcement of traffic laws and investigation of traffic crashes, the GSP supports the efforts of all public safety agencies to reduce criminal activity, apprehend those involved, and respond to natural and manmade disasters.
Founded on March 19, 1937, the Georgia State Patrol was founded alongside the Georgia Department of Public Safety by the Georgia State Legislative Branch, then signed by then-Governor E.D. Rivers. Georgia State Patrol was founded in response to the immediate need of a Law Enforcement entity to enforce the laws of the roadway, investigate traffic accidents, general investigations and to handle driver licensing.
The first Trooper class started in the Summer of 1937, held at Georgia Tech. Those Troopers graduated in August 1937 and were on patrol by September. In a release celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the State Patrol, the Georgia Department of public safety stated "The first Georgia State Patrol posts were located in Griffin, Cartersville, Gainesville, Madison, Americus, Moultrie, Perry, Washington, Swainsboro, and Waycross.".
On July 13, 1970, The Georgia State Patrol hired their first African-American Trooper onto the force. Major Robert Hightower would end up serving the Georgia State Patrol for 28 years, retiring in 1998 as a Major. Major Hightower would go on to pave paths for the future of African-American Troopers in the Georgia State Patrol.
In 1978, the 52nd Trooper Class graduated from Trooper School, welcoming the first four female troopers onto the force.
1996 marked the year in which Atlanta, Georgia, would hold the Summer Olympics. Georgia State Patrol would have heavy involvement in the games acting as Muhammad Ali's personal security. Additionally, Georgia State Patrol would act as security for the games and providing a special torch escort car, a Georgia State Patrol 1996 BMW 328i. Troopers from GSP Accompanied the torch along it entire route throughout the United States, until finally settling down in Atlanta.
Officers with the Capitol Police Division investigate criminal incidents and traffic crashes; manage street closures for events; patrol the streets on Capitol Square and those adjacent to other state buildings; provide courtroom security for Georgia's Supreme Court and Court of Appeals; conduct security assessments and surveillance detection; and deliver personal safety training for state employees and others.
The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division (CVE), formerly Motor Carrier Compliance Division (as of July 1, 2025), performs driver and vehicle inspections of commercial motor vehicles at roadsides, inspection stations, and at carriers' terminals. The inspections range from "full" vehicle and driver inspections—which include mechanical components—to "driver only" inspections. These may also include inspections of vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
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