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Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters

  • Download this pdf file. 7.01 Historic Properties
  • Download this pdf file. 7.02 Military Courtesy
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  • Download this pdf file. 7.09 The United States and Georgia Flags
  • Download this pdf file. 7.10 Inventory
  • Download this pdf file. 7.11 Purchasing and Procurement
  • Download this pdf file. 7.12 Departmental Fuel, Oil, and Vehicle Supplies
  • Download this pdf file. 7.13 State Supplies, Services, and Surplus Equipment
  • Download this pdf file. 7.14 Donation of Equipment and Facilities
  • Download this pdf file. 7.15 Contracts and Memorandum of Understandings
  • 7.16 This policy no longer exists.
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    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-1 Order of Precedence Exhibit
    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-2 Authorization for Purchase Card Background Check Exhibit
      • Download this pdf file. 7.17-2a Cardholder-Profile Change Request Form
    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-3 Cardholder Agreement Exhibit
    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-4 Purchasing Card Log Exhibit
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    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-6 Lost Receipt-Invoice Affidavit Exhibit
    • Download this pdf file. 7.17-7 Expense Accounts and Class List for Purchase Card Transactions and Requisitions
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  • DPS Policy Manual
  • Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
  • Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
  • Chapter Breakdown
  • Chapter 1 - Mission & Authority
  • Chapter 2 - Written Directives
  • Chapter 3 - Code of Conduct
  • Chapter 4 - Organizational Structure
  • Chapter 5 - Personnel Matters
  • Chapter 6 - Uniform & Equipment
  • Chapter 7 - Administrative Matters
  • Chapter 8 - Complaints & Discipline
  • Chapter 9 - Inspections
  • Chapter 10 - Use and Control of Weapons
  • Chapter 11 - Arrest-Related Procedures
  • Chapter 12 - Evidence & Property
  • Chapter 13 - Reports & Records
  • Chapter 14 - Communications
  • Chapter 15 - Media Relations
  • Chapter 16 - Special Occurrences
  • Chapter 17 - Operational Procedures
  • Chapter 18 - Infectious Diseases
  • Chapter 19 - Investigations
  • Chapter 20 - Awards
  • Chapter 21 - Special Programs
  • Chapter 22 - Recruitment & Selection
  • Chapter 23 - Training
  • Chapter 24 - Career Development
  • Chapter 25 - Special Units & Support Services
  • Chapter 26 - Information Technology
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