Georgia’s Spencer Pass Law, usually referred to as the “Move Over Law” urges motorists to take caution when approaching an emergency, towing/recovery or utility service vehicle (law enforcement, paramedics, firefighters, tow truck operators, highway maintenance workers and utility service workers)... Continue Reading →
The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) made a dream come true for a 12-year-old Calhoun boy, Nicholas Sasser, on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Nicholas’ father recently passed away from cancer. Since his father’s death, he had been feeling down.... Continue Reading →
“Suicide has been described as a death like no other ... and it truly is. Death by suicide stuns with soul-crushing surprise, leaving family and friends not only grieving the unexpected death, but confused and lost by this haunting loss.” Serani, 2013
Lately, it seems like every time you turn on the television or listen to the radio there is an announcement or news story regarding a recall. These recalls range from air bags to smartphones. In an effort to address the many... Continue Reading →
Sunday marks the beginning of National Child Passenger Safety Week and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is sponsoring events statewide to raise awareness for all parents and caregivers to keep their precious cargo safe in the right car seat, booster or seatbelt.
The 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 2, and end at midnight on Labor Day. “This holiday weekend, the Georgia State Patrol has one goal in mind—safety,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough,... Continue Reading →
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration is warning all motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’.
If you have not already heard of Pokémon GO, you might be living under a rock. Just kidding...but seriously, the Pokémon GO craze has swept the nation since its release on July 6. According to Fortune.com, Pokémon GO became the... Continue Reading →
When most troopers get a call about a wreck with serious injuries or a fatality, it’s business as usual. It is rare that the voice on the other end is informing them about a fatal wreck that involves a loved... Continue Reading →
Beyond the Badge 