Georgia Ports Authority Police Department

The Georgia Ports Authority Police Department (GPAPD), established in 1945, provides law enforcement and protective services on all properties owned and operated by the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA). The department is committed to providing the highest quality public safety services to the GPA community, municipal and county neighbors, state and federal partner agencies, and the citizens of Georgia. The GPAPD is certified through the Georgia Law Enforcement Certification Program (GLECP) and is a Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certified partner. The mission of the Georgia Ports Authority Police Department is to provide quality police services, rooted in the principles of professionalism and community collaboration, while supporting the Authority's broader mission of safe, secure, and efficient facilitation of global commerce.