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.
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.
Officers have a program where they will come and inspect your property and point out tips they believe will deter criminal activity.
City Council member helps save a life while on ride along
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
Young teen steals Atlanta police vehicle
Authorities say a young teen stole a police vehicle from a parking garage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cop City: Atlanta police offer $25,000 reward for anonymous tips leading to arrest of vandals
Atlanta police are hoping a $25,000 reward will lead to those responsible for continued crimes committed in protest of the so-called "Cop City" project.
Atlanta police are hoping a $25,000 reward will lead to those responsible for continued crimes committed in protest of the so-called "Cop City" project.
Hot Atlanta police office gets emergency repairs
Emergency repairs have been made to an Atlanta Police Department airport office.
Emergency repairs have been made to an Atlanta Police Department airport office.
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.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced retention bonuses up to $4,000 for some law enforcement, in addition to bonuses for other frontline workers.
Habitually naked man in Buckhead draws concerns from Atlanta City Council members
Atlanta City Council express concerns over mental health after naked man seen one too many times on Buckhead streets.
Atlanta City Council express concerns over mental health after naked man seen one too many times on Buckhead streets.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia constitutional carry law weakens gun enforcement at Atlanta airport, interim chief says
Atlanta police are not confiscating the weapon, are not arresting anyone, and they cannot compel the gun-toting traveler to submit to a debriefing.
Atlanta police are not confiscating the weapon, are not arresting anyone, and they cannot compel the gun-toting traveler to submit to a debriefing.
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.
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.
Public safety task force issues recommendations, action plan to curb crime in Buckhead
The Buckhead Public Safety Task Force just issued a summary of its analysis and action plan to combat crime.
The Buckhead Public Safety Task Force just issued a summary of its analysis and action plan to combat crime.