Atlanta City Hall announces bonuses, premium pay extensions to frontline workers

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced retention bonuses up to $4,000 for some law enforcement, in addition to bonuses for other frontline workers. 

Tough negotiations ahead for Atlanta police pay increase

The city is approximately 500 officers short of full staffing. Higher pay and incentives, like take home cars, are what rival agencies are using to woo the officers to leave.

Video of Buckhead shooting response released by Atlanta police

A video released by the Atlanta Police Department on Friday is giving new perspective into a shooting that left damage at a popular Buckhead retail shop.

Atlanta police save suicidal woman from burning home

Atlanta police said officers’ quick actions may have helped to save the life of a 25-year-old woman who had been threatening suicide inside her burning home.

Atlanta’s 911 center backlogs in part because of callers: Here’s how to help

Police said they are desperate for the public's cooperation the next few months. They said this will likely be one of the busiest summers emergency crews have experienced in years.

Atlanta police balk at 2% pay hike offer

A representative for Atlanta police officers says the city will fail in its pledge to keep officers if a two percent pay bump is approved.

Atlanta respond to rise in crime at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

City leaders are asking Atlanta police to implement a safety plan for the 125-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve after a series of incidents there.

Vandals responsible for alleged $80k in damages at 'Cop City' contractor's office

Brassfield & Gorrie's office in Birmingham, Alabama, had several broken windows, paint splashed on its sign and graffiti painted on a window that said: “Drop Cop City or Else.” The vandals appeared to leave the scene in a white Toyota Prius on 31st Street.

Charges dismissed for Atlanta cops who used Taser on Spelman, Morehouse students in 2020

Officers seen using a Taser on Spelman and Morehouse College students during an arrest in May 2020 will not face charges after an investigation by a special prosecutor and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Atlanta police officer reunites with baby boy he saved with CPR

The Atlanta police was in the "right place, right time" to save the life of a 4-month-old boy who stopped breathing. Now the officer had the chance to reunite with the little baby at the hospital.

Ex-Atlanta police officer indicted on rape charge in Cherokee County

Investigators say the former APD officer told his victim he needed to search his apartment and then sexually assaulted her. A grand jury has now indicted him for rape and violating his oath.

Atlanta police car shortage has gotten worse

Where are all the cars? In addition to the city shop, Atlanta uses a couple of dealers for repairs.

Police Union: Conditions amount to 'war against police'

The leader of the Atlanta Police Union says dangerous streets have created a "war against police officers". An Atlanta City councilman says he does not agree.