Georgia Department of Public Safety

(ATLANTA, GA) – The first ever female pilot in the history of the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Aviation Division recently received her wings.  TFC Haley Jo Lucas made history surrounded by members of the Command Staff, colleagues, and family members when she was presented with her wings by Col. Christopher C. Wright, Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, at DPS Headquarters in Atlanta.  TFC Lucas becomes one of 14 pilots within the GSP Aviation Division that boasts a fleet of 12 helicopters and six hangars strategically placed throughout the state. 

ATLANTA – Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers investigated 11 fatal traffic crashes and local law enforcement agencies investigated 10 fatal traffic crashes resulting in 21 deaths across Georgia during the 78-hour Independence Day holiday travel period. The holiday period began Friday, July 1, at 6 p.m., and ended at 11:59 p.m., Monday, July 4.