Atlanta police hopes downward trend in crime continues

Atlanta police say crime is up only 3% over this same time last year and they hope to round out the year with a crime reduction.

Where were backup officers in deadly shooting between Atlanta officer and motorist?

Atlanta police sources told FOX 5 that a deadly encounter between an undercover police officer and a motorist could have been avoided had there been backup.

One of Atlanta's most wanted captured after 2 years on the run

Sayvon Tate was wanted in connection to a shooting at an apartment along Griffin Street NW near Magnolia Street NW in the Vine City neighborhood on Nov. 12, 2020.

Atlanta police union rep says bodycam footage clears officers of wrongdoing

A union leader says Atlanta police should not be concerned about an enhanced body camera program being instituted by Atlanta Police Department.

Atlanta unveils new police car design

The cars are part of a first ever take home program that leaders believe will pay dividends in Atlanta neighborhoods.

Mayor names Darin Schierbaum Atlanta's next chief of police

Darin Schierbaum joined the Atlanta Police Department 20 years ago as a beat cop in Midtown. He'll now be the 26th Chief of Police for the City of Atlanta.

Atlanta officials are concerned stolen guns are getting in the wrong hands

With gun violence spiking, some may want to carry a firearm to ensure protection, but Chief Schierbaum said that is also making gun owners the target of car break-ins. The chief is renewing his calls for gun owners to secure their weapons safely.

Atlanta's E-911 operators overwhelmed by ‘unnecessary’ 911 calls amid staffing shortages

Officials with Atlanta’s E-911 Communications Division said unnecessary calls to 911 are clogging up emergency lines and increasing stress on the already understaffed call center.

Atlanta Police Department offers cash for guns at buyback event

The event happened Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Atlanta Civic Center on Piedmont Avenue. The police department offered $50 for any handguns and $100 for long guns and rifles.

Atlanta police hold gun buyback this Saturday

Atlanta police are sponsoring a gun buyback program this Saturday as part of the One Safe City initiative.

Atlanta police forced to evacuate airport office over rat problem

Atlanta police had to evacuate part of their airport precinct office after a nasty discovery: a 3-pound dead rat that left a horrible smell throughout the whole office. Police say they've complained for months about the rodents.