Atlanta touts major drop in crime: Homicides drop by near a third
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
Atlanta police recruits dismissed after altercation at East Point business, officials say
Four Atlanta Police recruits were dismissed due to off-duty misconduct involving intoxication and aggressive behavior at an East Point business.
Four Atlanta Police recruits were dismissed due to off-duty misconduct involving intoxication and aggressive behavior at an East Point business.
Man arrested after alleged unprovoked shooting
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Atlanta Police Department expands childcare assistance program to support officers
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
Civilian oversight of Atlanta police strengthened by new agreement
Atlanta signs new agreement to boost police oversight and data sharing.
Atlanta signs new agreement to boost police oversight and data sharing.
Atlanta sees drop in homicides amid rise in assault, rape, and robbery rates
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Multiple Atlanta police officers injured in separate crashes
The crashes both happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. All three officers were taken to the hospital.
The crashes both happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. All three officers were taken to the hospital.
Major auto theft ring crackdown at Atlanta's airport, police announce
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The Atlanta Police Department led a major crackdown on an organized auto theft ring at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police Foundation launches $10K bonuses to attract experienced officers
The Atlanta Police Foundation offers a $10,000 signing bonus to certified officers transferring to the Atlanta Police Department.
The Atlanta Police Foundation offers a $10,000 signing bonus to certified officers transferring to the Atlanta Police Department.
Police chase ends on I-285 after person allegedly points gun at officers
DeKalb police said officers were involved with a police chase that ended on the interstate after a person allegedly point a gun at officers.
DeKalb police said officers were involved with a police chase that ended on the interstate after a person allegedly point a gun at officers.
WATCH: Atlanta police pull passenger from fiery wreckage
Police said officers saw a car laying drag early Friday morning. When they tried to stop it, it sped off. Moments later, the car crashed into an abandoned gas station and caught on fire. The video picks up there showing the rescue.
Police said officers saw a car laying drag early Friday morning. When they tried to stop it, it sped off. Moments later, the car crashed into an abandoned gas station and caught on fire. The video picks up there showing the rescue.
Man shot after running from Atlanta police had multiple guns
When officers arrived to calls of a person shot, they saw a man standing outside a building with a rifle and a handgun, according to police. Before officers could confront him, he took off.
When officers arrived to calls of a person shot, they saw a man standing outside a building with a rifle and a handgun, according to police. Before officers could confront him, he took off.
Atlanta police prepare for busy July 4th holiday
APD said pretty much every officer will be working this weekend on 12-hour shifts.
APD said pretty much every officer will be working this weekend on 12-hour shifts.
UPDATE: Officer who shot Rayshard Brooks in Midtown bar fight as customer
Officer Garrett Rolfe was involved in a physical dispute outside X Midtown on Sunday morning.
Officer Garrett Rolfe was involved in a physical dispute outside X Midtown on Sunday morning.
Atlanta mayor, police working to keep everyone safe over summer
The City of Atlanta wants to make the summer enjoyable and safe for the thousands of residents and visitors who will flock here.
The City of Atlanta wants to make the summer enjoyable and safe for the thousands of residents and visitors who will flock here.
Atlanta police seek suspects in shooting that injured teen
The boy was shot in the abdomen and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
The boy was shot in the abdomen and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
Atlanta police search for missing 11-year-old boy
Cody Giles was reported missing Wednesday by his mom, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Giles was last seen at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Cody Giles was reported missing Wednesday by his mom, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Giles was last seen at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Crime Stoppers offering a reward after shooting at Atlanta Waffle House
Atlanta Police say a man shot a gun at a Waffle House on Piedmont Road. The shooting happened on May 24.
Atlanta Police say a man shot a gun at a Waffle House on Piedmont Road. The shooting happened on May 24.
Father of unarmed man killed by Atlanta police officer demands appeal after murder charge dropped
A federal judge ruled the former officer was immune under the Supremacy Clause.
A federal judge ruled the former officer was immune under the Supremacy Clause.
Man shot at McDonald's in east Atlanta
Police say the shooting happened around 6 a.m. at the McDonald’s in the 400 block of Moreland Ave. SE. When officers got there, police say the victim was alert and the suspect was still there.
Police say the shooting happened around 6 a.m. at the McDonald’s in the 400 block of Moreland Ave. SE. When officers got there, police say the victim was alert and the suspect was still there.