Atlanta police recruits help woman whose son was locked in the car
Three Atlanta Police Department recruits are being praised for their quick action in helping a mom whose son had become locked in a hot car.
Three Atlanta Police Department recruits are being praised for their quick action in helping a mom whose son had become locked in a hot car.
Who will be Atlanta's next police chief? Mayor asks for public's input
Mayor Andre Dickens is asking for the public's help in picking the next chief of police for Atlanta.
Mayor Andre Dickens is asking for the public's help in picking the next chief of police for Atlanta.
Increase in rape cases post-pandemic, Atlanta police say
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating 12 incidents over the most recent 28-day period, according to Deputy Chief Timothy Peek.
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating 12 incidents over the most recent 28-day period, according to Deputy Chief Timothy Peek.
Woman thanks Atlanta officers for saving her from abuse, homelessness
Grateful woman thanks Atlanta police officers for saving her from homelessness and abuse in a heartfelt letter.
Grateful woman thanks Atlanta police officers for saving her from homelessness and abuse in a heartfelt letter.
Mayor Dickens wants your help picking the next chief of Atlanta police
While the city of Atlanta looks for its next chief to permanently lead the Atlanta Police Department, Mayor Andre Dickens says he wants your help in hiring for the job.
While the city of Atlanta looks for its next chief to permanently lead the Atlanta Police Department, Mayor Andre Dickens says he wants your help in hiring for the job.
Criminals utilize a new creative crime in southeast Atlanta
Body camera video from an arrest shows a new way criminals are targeting southeast Atlant homes: U-Haul trucks.
Body camera video from an arrest shows a new way criminals are targeting southeast Atlant homes: U-Haul trucks.
Atlanta police recruits praised after rescuing child with special needs locked in car
Two Atlanta Police Department recruits are being praised for their actions in helping the mother of a child with special needs after her son became locked in a car.
Two Atlanta Police Department recruits are being praised for their actions in helping the mother of a child with special needs after her son became locked in a car.
Atlanta police officer 'relieved of duty," charged with DUI after crashing police vehicle
An Atlanta police officer charged with DUI after crashing his police SUV while off-duty has been "relieved of duty."
An Atlanta police officer charged with DUI after crashing his police SUV while off-duty has been "relieved of duty."
Federal jury awards $100M in Atlanta panhandler's stun gun fall paralysis lawsuit
A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $100 million to a panhandler who fell and broke his neck after an APD officer shocked him with a stun gun during a chase.
A federal jury in Atlanta has awarded $100 million to a panhandler who fell and broke his neck after an APD officer shocked him with a stun gun during a chase.
Atlanta Police Zone 1 major: Gun violence, theft biggest issues plaguing NW Atlanta
A walk with Atlanta Police Major Reginal Moorman through Frederick Douglas High proves this is home for him.
A walk with Atlanta Police Major Reginal Moorman through Frederick Douglas High proves this is home for him.
Atlanta officer, K-9 hospitalized from crash while responding to airport, officials say
An officer and police K-9 were hospitalized after a crash on Tuesday afternoon in East Point. Officials don't consider the officer's injuries to be life-threatening. The K-9 was evaluated and its condition is unknown.
An officer and police K-9 were hospitalized after a crash on Tuesday afternoon in East Point. Officials don't consider the officer's injuries to be life-threatening. The K-9 was evaluated and its condition is unknown.
Atlanta police want city council to declare man's house a nuisance after 3 raids
The most recent arrest occurred last Thursday. Police removed five weapons in addition to various illegal narcotics.
The most recent arrest occurred last Thursday. Police removed five weapons in addition to various illegal narcotics.
Suspected drunk driver nearly flips patrol car during crash, police say
Two police officers were hospitalized after officials say they were injured in a crash with a suspect drunk driver.
Two police officers were hospitalized after officials say they were injured in a crash with a suspect drunk driver.
Video shows officers, citizens coming to aid of man going through mental crisis
Body camera from police show the dramatic moments and the quick thinking it took to pull the man to safety.
Body camera from police show the dramatic moments and the quick thinking it took to pull the man to safety.
Morehouse College grad named youngest principal with Atlanta Public Schools
Dr. Dominique Merriweather initially wanted to be a corporate attorney but changed his mind after he began reading and mentoring to inner city students a few years ago.
Dr. Dominique Merriweather initially wanted to be a corporate attorney but changed his mind after he began reading and mentoring to inner city students a few years ago.
Man with '16 arrest cycles' illegally riding scooter on sidewalk arrested by Atlanta police
Atlanta Police say they arrested and charged Michael Cortez Kirkland after he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop for riding a scooter illegally. Kirkland was described by law enforcement officials as a convicted felon with 16 arrest cycles.
Atlanta Police say they arrested and charged Michael Cortez Kirkland after he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop for riding a scooter illegally. Kirkland was described by law enforcement officials as a convicted felon with 16 arrest cycles.
Atlanta Police: Theft from Auto Unit's Top 5 suspect arrested and charged
Atlanta Police officials say they arrested and charged Santerius Kemp, 27, who was named on the Theft from Auto Unit’s Top Five list and wanted for a multiple theft from vehicles incident in April.
Atlanta Police officials say they arrested and charged Santerius Kemp, 27, who was named on the Theft from Auto Unit’s Top Five list and wanted for a multiple theft from vehicles incident in April.
Atlanta police refute viral video claims of excessive force, release body cam video
The Atlanta Police Department is responding to a viral video making claims of excessive force during an arrest. In response, An hour-long video recorded by the officer’s body-worn camera was released which police say refute those claims.
The Atlanta Police Department is responding to a viral video making claims of excessive force during an arrest. In response, An hour-long video recorded by the officer’s body-worn camera was released which police say refute those claims.
Video shows 'Cop City' protesters confront police officers, developer says
Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."
Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."
Atlanta police respond to 'Cop City' site
Atlanta Police Department units have responded to the controversial site of a future police training facility, infamously known to opponents as “Cop City.”
Atlanta Police Department units have responded to the controversial site of a future police training facility, infamously known to opponents as “Cop City.”