Creation of task force; purposes

There is established a special Antiterrorism Task Force within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. This Antiterrorism Task Force shall operate independently of any other investigative operations within the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and shall devote itself to the tasks of identifying, investigating, arresting, and prosecuting individuals or groups of individuals who perform terroristic acts against a person or his residence on the basis of such person’s race, national origin, or religious persuasion. History. — Code 1981, § 35-3-63, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 393, § 1; Ga. L. 1984, p. 22, § 35. 35-3-64. Confidentiality of investigative reports and identity of agents. All efforts shall be made to maintain the confidentiality of the investigative efforts of the Antiterrorism Task Force and the identity of 144 35-3-81 agents who operate in undercover assignments. Information may, however, be shared with other law enforcement agencies when, in the sole discretion of the director, the sharing of such information would not compromise the successful completion of the investigation or cases being made. History. — Code 1981, § 35-3-64, enacted by Ga. L. 1983, p. 393, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 599, § 5/SB 146. 35-3-65. Authority to work with other law enforcement agencies.