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.”

Cop city protest: Residents blame protesters for police camera vandalism

Some neighbors in the Boulder Walk community believe the cameras got knocked over because they’re affiliated with the so-called “Cop City.”

Prank, non-emergency calls clog Atlanta's 911 call center

With over 3,000 calls a day, dispatchers said only three-quarters of those calls are real emergencies.

Adult clubs to get green light to hire off-duty Atlanta police officers

Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.

APD engaging community with safety training seminars aimed at crime prevention

Amid a rise in crime and an officer shortage, Atlanta Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit met with citizens for a safety training seminar on Saturday in the hopes of engaging the community to aid in crime prevention.

Atlanta police hold crime prevention training for community

Officers have a program where they will come and inspect your property and point out tips they believe will deter criminal activity.

Young teen steals Atlanta police vehicle

Authorities say a young teen stole a police vehicle from a parking garage.

Special delivery: Atlanta police officer delivers baby in vehicle at gas station

The officer said he was on patrol around midnight last Saturday when he was flagged down at a gas station along Cascade Road and Donelly Avenue in southwest Atlanta.

Video shows Atlanta officer resuscitating man suffering overdose

Video footage was released on Thursday showing an Atlanta police officer resuscitating a man who was possibly suffering an overdose.

Atlanta Police Department opens new Buckhead precinct

A new Buckhead Village Precinct in a popular Buckhead business district officially opened its doors. The precinct has 12 APD officers and 2 supervisors on duty.

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.