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THE SCOOP | FEBRUARY 2021
Protect the Protectors

Pictured are Left to Right:
Commissioner Moore; Office of Inves-
tigative Services (OIS) Director Jared
Smith; OIS Deputy Director Tony
White; DDS Deputy Commissioner
Ricky Rich.

OIS was recently presented eight protective ballistic vests from the GA Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) for use by our
investigators. These vests, provided through the Georgia FOP’s “Protect the Protectors Program,” were presented to
Commissioner Spencer R. Moore, Director of Investigations Jared Smith and Deputy Director of OIS Antonio by DDS
Deputy Commissioner Ricky Rich, who is also a Past President of the Georgia State FOP.

“Officer Safety is a very important issue to all of us in law enforcement, and the ballistic vest has been proven to save
lives and reduce injuries. We applaud the Georgia Fraternal Order of Police for their generous, lifesaving donation to
our sworn investigators.” said Commissioner Moore.

DDS’ Office of Investigative Services (OIS) employs a staff of 13 P.O.S.T. certified law enforcement officers who focus
on the investigation of allegations of driver’s license fraud and misconduct by the DDS’ employees.

“The FOP is working to ensure that more officers within our state have this extra level of security.” Deputy
Commissioner Rich added. Being able to present these vests to officers that I have worked with over the years is
special to me,” Rich said. In the world we live in now, it is extremely important that all law enforcement officers wear
protective vests, and the FOP is proud to assist in that effort."

Did you know that January 9 was Law Enforcement
Appreciation Day? Let's wish OIS a belated
appreciation day. Thank you for supporting us
especially during the DRIVES launch!

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