Atlanta police refute claims Mayor Dickens order standards lowered for new recruits
The Atlanta Police Department posted a rebuttal to recent statements made by the Buckhead City Committee this week.
The Atlanta Police Department posted a rebuttal to recent statements made by the Buckhead City Committee this week.
Cold case rape, murder of 14-year-old Atlanta girl solved with DNA, APD says
Atlanta police say detectives believe they have identified the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of Nacole Smith and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.
Atlanta police say detectives believe they have identified the man responsible for the 1995 cold case rape and murder of Nacole Smith and a 2004 East Point sexual assault.
Bodies found behind abandoned building in NW Atlanta, police say
Police said they found two men behind an abandoned building on Pelham Street.
Police said they found two men behind an abandoned building on Pelham Street.
Surveillance footage shows man assaulted at gunpoint while pumping gas
Police released security camera footage from the gas station at 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Police described the suspect as a man and was driving a silver Dodge Charger.
Police released security camera footage from the gas station at 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway. Police described the suspect as a man and was driving a silver Dodge Charger.
Atlanta mother, seven children duck and crawl to safety as gunman shoots into home
LaKeisha Westbrooks said her home was shot up while she and her children were in their living room. They ducked and crawled to her bedroom to get to safety. No one was physically injured.
LaKeisha Westbrooks said her home was shot up while she and her children were in their living room. They ducked and crawled to her bedroom to get to safety. No one was physically injured.
Atlanta 911 office still having problems, officials say
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
Police say security coverage is short at checkpoints and Atlanta's airport overall
A TSA screener wrestled with a passenger over a bag that had a prohibited item inside.
A TSA screener wrestled with a passenger over a bag that had a prohibited item inside.
Friend remembers Atlanta couple stabbed to death inside apartment
Atlanta Police found Daniel Aaron and Kristen McDevitt dead inside their Camden Vantage Apartment unit. They were stabbed to death and police are still looking for their killer.
Atlanta Police found Daniel Aaron and Kristen McDevitt dead inside their Camden Vantage Apartment unit. They were stabbed to death and police are still looking for their killer.
Atlanta shifts 911 operations to Fulton County due to power outage
A power outage at the Atlanta Police Department’s E911 Communications Center has forced officials to move from the building for the second time this month.
A power outage at the Atlanta Police Department’s E911 Communications Center has forced officials to move from the building for the second time this month.
Atlanta police warn of increase in online scams as holidays approach
As people start their holiday shopping, Atlanta police are warning about possible scams. Police say it's the time of year when they see more crimes involving people who are buying or selling through social media.
As people start their holiday shopping, Atlanta police are warning about possible scams. Police say it's the time of year when they see more crimes involving people who are buying or selling through social media.
Man says he's thankful for Atlanta officers risking their lives to pull him from fiery wreck
The Atlanta Police Department released a heart-stopping video showing two of their officers putting their lives on the line to save another man’s life. That man's car was engulfed in flames when the officers arrived and the pair struggled to pull the man to safety.
The Atlanta Police Department released a heart-stopping video showing two of their officers putting their lives on the line to save another man’s life. That man's car was engulfed in flames when the officers arrived and the pair struggled to pull the man to safety.
Domestic battery suspect fires shot at officer during foot chase, police say
Police said Keith Ferguson had outstanding warrants for domestic battery and was at the center of domestic dispute calls prior to when Atlanta police officers responded at around 4 a.m. on Nov. 11.
Police said Keith Ferguson had outstanding warrants for domestic battery and was at the center of domestic dispute calls prior to when Atlanta police officers responded at around 4 a.m. on Nov. 11.
How thieves target drivers in different parts of Atlanta
Thousands of cars have been stolen in the city of Atlanta this year and new information from police reveals the most common ways and areas the auto thefts happen, with the hopes of preventing drivers from becoming a victim.
Thousands of cars have been stolen in the city of Atlanta this year and new information from police reveals the most common ways and areas the auto thefts happen, with the hopes of preventing drivers from becoming a victim.
Police arrest man accused of burglarizing at least 12 Atlanta businesses
Atlanta police said an investigation led to the arrest of a serial burglar, who is accused of breaking into at least a dozen Atlanta businesses.
Atlanta police said an investigation led to the arrest of a serial burglar, who is accused of breaking into at least a dozen Atlanta businesses.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office to help APD with Grady hospital security
The Atlanta city attorney said the problem of providing security coverage for suspects taken to Grady Memorial Hospital cannot be solved with unsworn security guards.
The Atlanta city attorney said the problem of providing security coverage for suspects taken to Grady Memorial Hospital cannot be solved with unsworn security guards.
Controversy between Atlanta mayoral candidate and police union
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
The group representing police officers in Atlanta says one of the candidates for mayor wanted help but wavered on whether a full-throated public endorsement would be helpful.
Body cam video records as DUI suspect slams into Atlanta officer
Officer Duc Vo responded to a call of a stranded car when an accused drunk driver hit him.
Officer Duc Vo responded to a call of a stranded car when an accused drunk driver hit him.
Atlanta police forced to use own money to get cruisers cleaned
Atlanta police officers want to know what is taking so long for City Hall to approve a new contract for a vendor to routinely sanitize officer's cruisers.
Atlanta police officers want to know what is taking so long for City Hall to approve a new contract for a vendor to routinely sanitize officer's cruisers.
Law enforcement use simulated guns but take steps to protect against accidental shooting
People who handle weapons every day in their professions are paying attention to the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on a Hollywood set.
People who handle weapons every day in their professions are paying attention to the accidental fatal shooting that occurred on a Hollywood set.
'It was very chaotic': Atlanta police officers slams patrol car through gate to help trapped driver
An Atlanta Police officer pulled off a daring rescue. He risked his own safety, and his patrol car, to break through a gate to get to a man who had been in a horrible car accident.
An Atlanta Police officer pulled off a daring rescue. He risked his own safety, and his patrol car, to break through a gate to get to a man who had been in a horrible car accident.