Off-duty Atlanta police officer shot while working security
An off-duty Atlanta police officer was shot in the arm overnight while working security on Courtland Street in downtown Atlanta.
An off-duty Atlanta police officer was shot in the arm overnight while working security on Courtland Street in downtown Atlanta.
Operation Heatwave: Atlanta Police crackdown targets guns, gangs, and drugs
Police say they have learned from last year’s success and are doubling down on their efforts to press charges.
Police say they have learned from last year’s success and are doubling down on their efforts to press charges.
City offers up to $10K bonuses to attract new 911 employees
The Atlanta City Council is expected on Tuesday to approve large cash bonuses to attract new workers to handle phone calls at the emergency call center.
The Atlanta City Council is expected on Tuesday to approve large cash bonuses to attract new workers to handle phone calls at the emergency call center.
Atlanta officers receive new, stronger tactical vests for dangerous assignments
Atlanta police officers who have the most dangerous assignments have new vests that are stronger than the standard protective gear.
Atlanta police officers who have the most dangerous assignments have new vests that are stronger than the standard protective gear.
All clear given after 'suspicious item' found at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport
A possible bomb threat is currently under investigation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
A possible bomb threat is currently under investigation at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta City Council members receive death threats over training center vote
Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week.
Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week.
Atlanta police push for earlier pension over PTSD
An Atlanta police sergeant is hoping to make crucial changes to the police pension that will help offset some of the risks of PTSD that come with the job.
An Atlanta police sergeant is hoping to make crucial changes to the police pension that will help offset some of the risks of PTSD that come with the job.
What has changed 3 years after the deaths of Rayshard Brooks and Secoriea Turner?
It has been three years since Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed during a DUI arrest. Amid the protests that followed, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed at the same location.
It has been three years since Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed during a DUI arrest. Amid the protests that followed, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed at the same location.
Atlanta organizers unveil plan to stop 'Cop City' at the ballot box
Activists announced an effort Wednesday to force a referendum that would allow Atlanta voters to decide whether the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center should proceed, in a potential last-ditch effort to halt the project that its opponents refer to as "Cop City."
Activists announced an effort Wednesday to force a referendum that would allow Atlanta voters to decide whether the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center should proceed, in a potential last-ditch effort to halt the project that its opponents refer to as "Cop City."
Opponents to Atlanta Public Safety Training Center vow not to give up despite funding vote
Opponents of the controversial project aren't giving up and are now planning their next move.
Opponents of the controversial project aren't giving up and are now planning their next move.
Manpower shortage in crime lab hinders drug cases, Atlanta police chief says
The Atlanta Police chief says a shortage of manpower in the crime lab handcuffs drug cases.
The Atlanta Police chief says a shortage of manpower in the crime lab handcuffs drug cases.
Atlanta police hope new sketch will solve Georgia Tech grad's cold case murder
The family of 33-year-old Patrick Cotrona cannot believe he has been gone for nearly 10 years.
The family of 33-year-old Patrick Cotrona cannot believe he has been gone for nearly 10 years.
Atlanta Citizen Review Board voices alarm as detainee access blocked
The Atlanta Citizen Review Board, meant to hold police officers accountable, is running into a major issue.
The Atlanta Citizen Review Board, meant to hold police officers accountable, is running into a major issue.
Atlanta police chief to deploy HERO traffic service inside city limits
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum plans to deploy a HERO-style traffic unit in the city.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum plans to deploy a HERO-style traffic unit in the city.
'Ugly tour' of former Atlanta Police Academy shows need for new training center, chief says
Rats, cockroaches, and raw sewage plagued the now-defunct Atlanta Police Academy. The chief took the media on a tour of the facility to show the need for the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Rats, cockroaches, and raw sewage plagued the now-defunct Atlanta Police Academy. The chief took the media on a tour of the facility to show the need for the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Atlanta crime dropping despite falling short of goal to hire officers, police chief says
Nearly one in four police officer jobs in Atlanta are vacant.
Nearly one in four police officer jobs in Atlanta are vacant.
Atlanta Police, first responders train together in mock active shooter situation
Oakland Cemetery was turned into an active-shooter training site. It may seem like a random location, but that is the point.
Oakland Cemetery was turned into an active-shooter training site. It may seem like a random location, but that is the point.
Video released of Atlanta PD response to medical building shooting in midtown
Atlanta Police have released video related to the shooting of multiple people at a Northside Hospital medical building in Midtown Atlanta on May 3.
Atlanta Police have released video related to the shooting of multiple people at a Northside Hospital medical building in Midtown Atlanta on May 3.
Rise in air travel violence sees need to increase officers on patrol at Atlanta's airport
The director of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says some passengers are becoming increasingly violent and cases are on the rise.
The director of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says some passengers are becoming increasingly violent and cases are on the rise.
Questions arise over Atlanta Police deployment during Midtown shooting
The shooting at Northside Hospital was one of those "all hands of deck" situations, but questions arose this week by the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee if some of those officers did not receive that call.
The shooting at Northside Hospital was one of those "all hands of deck" situations, but questions arose this week by the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee if some of those officers did not receive that call.