Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. r. 464-13-.07

Advanced Certification Requirements

Effective Oct 19, 2025Published Sep 29, 2025O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(16).GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL

Each person applying for Advanced level certification must:

  1. (a) Possess or be able to possess the Intermediate Certificate; and
  2. (b) Be a certified, registered or exempt peace officer in good standing; and
  3. (c) Have at least four (4) years' experience as a full-time, paid peace officer;
  4. (d) Complete 150 additional hours of P.O.S.T. approved Specialized or Advanced Training.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(16).

History. Original Rule entitled "Advanced Certification Requirements" adopted. F. Jan. 11, 1991; eff. Jan. 31, 1991.

Repealed: New Rule, same title adopted. F. Mar. 19, 1998; eff. Apr. 8, 1998.

Amended: F. Oct. 8, 2008; eff. Oct. 28, 2008.

Amended: F. Sept. 29, 2025; eff. Oct. 19, 2025.

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