Atlanta buys ambulances after persistent delays by Grady EMS
The city of Atlanta has purchased two ambulances so firefighters can begin transporting patients on their own.
Slow response to police efforts to tie in-home cameras, police union says
Police in Atlanta asked citizens to help them fight crime.
Atlanta police plead for parents, community to step up follow string of juvenile violence
Atlanta police ripped into parents Tuesday in a lengthy statement following a Saturday night shooting downtown that left five teenagers hurt.They're pleading for parents and the community to step up saying "they cannot raise Atlanta’s children."
Atlanta Police Leadership Program sends qualified officers elsewhere in name of recruitment
The Atlanta Police Leadership initiative is a five-tier program aims to prepare law enforcement for higher positions such as sergeant, major and even chief of police.
Atlanta police warn of scammers posing as command staff
Police said scammers "spoofed" APD phone numbers--using technology to make it appear as if the calls came from the police department.
Gun enforcement at Atlanta airport diminished by state law
The so-called constitutional carry law handcuffs police officers who have been enforcing gun restrictions at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Alleged cop shooter Christian Eppinger receives amended sentence on prior conviction
Christian Eppinger was resentenced Friday for a 2016 conviction after violating probation and losing his first-time offender status.
Fulton County judge increases cash bond for alleged cop shooter is $6.5 million
A Fulton County judge increased Christian Eppinger's bond following a court hearing Thursday. Earlier in the week, she granted the alleged cop shooter a bond which sparked outrage from District Attorney Fani Willis.
Repeat offender arrested in Atlanta security guard murder
Police say the man accused of shooting an Atlanta security guard from behind at point-blank range has a long history of arrests connected to violence and drug use.
Fulton County DA, Atlanta police 'upset' judge granted bond to suspect in officer shooting
A Fulton County judge has granted bond to a man accused of shooting an 11-year veteran of the Atlanta Police Department.
Jury rejects reverse discrimination claim by Atlanta police officer
The action alleged Terry Joyner did not get a captain's promotion because a slot was "being held" for a Black supervisor.
Bodycam video shows moments after mother, child hit by rideshare driver at Atlanta airport
Atlanta Police Department bodycam shows a mom holding her daughter moments after a motorist struck the family at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant to retire in June
After 34 years of serving the city of Atlanta in law enforcement, Police Chief Rodney Bryant has announced his plans to retire this year.
Cops cashing in on high incentives to switch departments
The job of law enforcement is as difficult as ever. The compensation has never been better. So, how does the pay, signing bonuses, and other incentives stack up?
City of Atlanta unveils new nightlife division to tackle violence
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new plan to tackle violence in or around certain businesses during his first State of the City address.
Man arrested for stealing running car with child inside, police say
The Atlanta Police Department said someone attempted to drive off in a running car while a child was in the back seat on Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.
Atlanta Police Department car shortage affects response times
Atlanta has ordered 54 new patrol cars, but the police department does not expect those vehicles will be added to the fleet this year.
Atlanta police plan to move more officers to the airport for swifter responses
Atlanta Police Department coverage is the lightest on the concourses, where travelers wait to board their flights. Currently, 148 officers are assigned to work the massive complex. There are 29 vacancies, and that is 20% below the target number.
Atlanta police investigating officer who used stun gun on teen in BeltLine skate park
The Atlanta Police Department said it's reviewing a video circulating on social media that shows an officer stunning a 17-year-old in a skate park near the Atlanta BeltLine. Police charged him with disorderly conduct.
'When they killed him, they killed us,' Family searching for answers in Atlanta murder
A family is calling on the public to speak up about information surrounding the death of 23-year-old D're Johnson.