Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia Department 142 - RULES OF ORGANIZED CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
Department 142 – Rules of Organized Crime Prevention Council from the Georgia Compilation of Rules and Regulations, current through March 18, 2025:
📘 Chapter 142‑1: Administration
Rule 142‑1‑.01: Organization
The Organized Crime Prevention Council comprises 8 gubernatorial appointees experienced in combating organized crime; one member must represent the Board of Public Safety.
A Director, appointed by the Council, oversees staff and operations; the Director serves also as Secretary.
Rule 142‑1‑.03: Administrative Assignment
For administrative purposes, the Council is attached to the Georgia Department of Public Safety.
📘 Chapter 142‑2: Definitions
Rule 142‑2‑.01: Definitions
Key terms used in Department 142 include:
"Act" – refers to the Organized Crime Prevention Council Act (Ga. L. 1980, pp. 396–399)
"Council" – the Organized Crime Prevention Council
"Emergency" – an unexpected, urgent situation requiring immediate action
📘 Chapter 142‑3: Functions and Purposes
Rule 142‑3‑.01: Functions and Purposes
The Council is mandated to:
Develop strategies to combat organized crime
Oversee the Georgia State Intelligence Network (GSIN)
Coordinate the statewide “Locals to Help Locals” initiative
Lead federal-state-local intelligence conferences
Provide training in organized crime and intelligence
Prepare annual public and confidential reports on organized crime
Propose annual legislation
Advise the Governor on prevention measures
Promote public awareness of organized crime threats
Rule 142‑3‑.02: GSIN Membership
Entry to GSIN requires unanimous Council approval, considering factors such as agency needs, size, criminal caseload, and credibility.
📘 Chapter 142‑4: Adoption of Rules
Rules 142‑4‑.01 to .03 (not detailed in summary sources) specify how the Council adopts, amends, or repeals rules. All chapters were originally filed November 2, 1981, and became effective November 22, 1981, including the Adoption chapter.
🏛️ Administrative History & Authority
All chapters (142‑1 to 142‑4) originate from November 2, 1981, effective November 22, 1981. Subsequent updates are reflected in the compilation maintained through March 18, 2025
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