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The state Board of Public Safety voted Thursday to promote Lt. Col. William “Billy” Hitchens III, the agency’s deputy commissioner, to succeed Wright.

ATLANTA – Col. Chris Wright will retire from his position as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Safety Oct. 1 after three years in the leadership post, Gov. Brian

Friday, September 15, 2023--2:18 p.m. -Staff reports- Patrick Dupree The family of a Georgia State Patrol cadet who died during training last year has received a mortgage-free home thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Patrick Dupree of Rome was a member of the 113th Trooper School

DECATUR- Thomasville resident Sheila Massey Tucker and her brother Paul Massey were recently contacted about attending the Georgia Department of Public Safety Dedication Ceremony and the Dedication of the Memorial

Just days after the LaGrange City Council voted to officially increase police officer pay to aid in recruiting and retention, Police Chief Garrett Fiveash says it’s already working.

The trooper allegedly finished a training exercise and then collapsed.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety reported Friday that a trooper cadet, Patrick Dupree, had died after collapsing following a training exercise.

Cadet Patrick Dupree collapsed and died after performing an exercise with other members of the 113th Trooper School at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety announced on Friday, Sept. 9, the death of a Trooper Cadet from the 113th Trooper School.

White County resident Benny Bridges dedicated much of his life to serving the people of Northeast Georgia and officially is credited with saving at least four lives.