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.
Atlanta officer crashes truck into gate to rescue driver in ravine
Officer Jimmy Cenescar used his patrol car to gain access to a fenced-off ravine that a driver had accidentally plunged down.
Officer Jimmy Cenescar used his patrol car to gain access to a fenced-off ravine that a driver had accidentally plunged down.
Judges, Atlanta Police Chief testify in Senate committee hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and metro Atlanta area judges testified in front of the Senate Public Safety Committee during a hearing on crime trends in the city of Atlanta.
Atlanta Mayor, Police Chief frustrated by people recording shooting without calling 911
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and police chief Rodney Bryant said during a press conference they were frustrated that bystanders shot cell phone video of the shooting rather than relaying information to law enforcement.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and police chief Rodney Bryant said during a press conference they were frustrated that bystanders shot cell phone video of the shooting rather than relaying information to law enforcement.
Atlanta officer hit by car on I-75 while working accident
It is body camera video that the Atlanta Police Department wants all motorists to see. An officer documenting a crash on the shoulder of Interstate 75 is struck by a car. APD said the video underscores the need for drivers to abide by Georgia's Move Over Law.
It is body camera video that the Atlanta Police Department wants all motorists to see. An officer documenting a crash on the shoulder of Interstate 75 is struck by a car. APD said the video underscores the need for drivers to abide by Georgia's Move Over Law.
Atlanta child murders: Utah lab to examine old DNA evidence
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
Video shows street racers trying to flee Georgia State Patrol troopers in East Point
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
Atlanta cops taken off the beat for hospital guard duty
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Atlanta cops break window to stop unresponsive driver's moving car
Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta police officers trying to wake a driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a car in the road.
Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta police officers trying to wake a driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a car in the road.
Atlanta officers pulled from streets, used to watch hospitalized suspects
FOX 5 has learned Atlanta police officers sometimes are pulled away from their neighborhood patrols to watch over suspects who require medical treatment at the hospital.
FOX 5 has learned Atlanta police officers sometimes are pulled away from their neighborhood patrols to watch over suspects who require medical treatment at the hospital.
Proposed diversion program to keep Atlanta, Fulton County mentally ill out of jail
Officers are often called when people experience a mental health crisis in public. Those people are often taken to jail and released only to end up behind bars again, but a collaborative effort between Atlanta and Fulton County leaders would instead send those people to get resources at the city's detention center.
Officers are often called when people experience a mental health crisis in public. Those people are often taken to jail and released only to end up behind bars again, but a collaborative effort between Atlanta and Fulton County leaders would instead send those people to get resources at the city's detention center.