Waits then barricaded himself inside the home, and the Butts County SWAT team was requested, along with some troopers. By 4 a.m., the state patrol’s SWAT team was called in.

“Ultimately, the Georgia State Patrol is trying to stay centered in a diverse world,” said Allen, who’s been with the department for nearly two decades. “We still have a tattoo policy, but ...

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A former local police officer is now the Georgia State Patrol's commanding officer. As commanding officer, Tommy Waldrop is responsible for and will oversee the daily operations of all 51 state pat… ...