Atlanta police tactical team tackles taking guns off city streets
Commanders deploy tactical teams that not only concentrate on illegal activities including drugs.
Commanders deploy tactical teams that not only concentrate on illegal activities including drugs.
Atlanta police say targeted DUI checkpoints effective, plan more soon
Atlanta police said fatal DUI accidents are down 40% this year and they credit an increase in targeted checkpoints.
Atlanta police said fatal DUI accidents are down 40% this year and they credit an increase in targeted checkpoints.
She's an Atlanta police officer, but her first job is being a mom
Being an officer with the Atlanta Police Department is only part of Angelina Singh's day. She is also a working mother, and says that is the best part of her job.
Being an officer with the Atlanta Police Department is only part of Angelina Singh's day. She is also a working mother, and says that is the best part of her job.
AR-15 used to carjack off-duty Atlanta officer in Little Five Points, police say
A gunman armed with an AR-15 carjacked an off-duty police officer driving his person vehicle while "boxed in" at a light in Little Five Points over the weekend.
A gunman armed with an AR-15 carjacked an off-duty police officer driving his person vehicle while "boxed in" at a light in Little Five Points over the weekend.
Woman surprised after finding gun in rental car's glove compartment
An Atlanta woman is frustrated after finding a gun in her rental car. She said both the company and police were slow to deal with it.
An Atlanta woman is frustrated after finding a gun in her rental car. She said both the company and police were slow to deal with it.
Rise in high-rise crime in Atlanta
The correlation between an Atlanta zip code and safety is not as strong as it used to be.
The correlation between an Atlanta zip code and safety is not as strong as it used to be.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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?
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?