Every Atlanta Police Department officer to receive $500 bonus
Every officer of the Atlanta Police Department will receive a $500 bonus Thursday paid for by the Atlanta Police Foundation, the organization confirmed to FOX 5.
APD officer involved in Rayshard Brooks' death cooperating as witness, DA says
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said during a press conference Wednesday that Officer Devin Brosnan is cooperating with his office as a witness.
Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'
The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Atlanta police: 8 resignations, not 19 since start of month
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department says the number given by the Atlanta Police Foundation for police resignations is not accurate.
APD releases new 911 call made before deadly confrontation between Rayshard Brooks and officers
Atlanta Police Department released a 911 call made by a Wendy's employee shortly before the deadly confrontation between Rayshard Brooks and officers in the parking lot.
Fulton DA discusses possible charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting investigation
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his office is looking at three possible charges against the officer who killed Rayshard Brooks as they review evidence in the case: murder, felony murder and voluntary manslaughter.
1 Atlanta officer fired, 1 on administrative duty after shooting death of Rayshard Brooks
The Atlanta Police Department has fired one officer and placed a second officer on administrative duty after the shooting death of a 27-year-old man found sleeping in a car of a drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant in southwest Atlanta late Friday night.
Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death
Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Woman who witnessed Atlanta police body slam goes public
Even though she sensed trouble, Heather Upham said she still couldn't believe what was happening as she shot the video of an Atlanta Police officer body-slamming Amber Jackson to the ground outside Lenox Square Mall the night of Friday, May 29.
APD: 2 more officers fired for arrest of college students pulled from car
The Atlanta Police Department has fired Sergeant Lonnie Hood and Officer Armon Jones for their involvement in the arrest of two college students during protests.
Atlanta City Council discusses reallocation of funds to 'people programs'
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
Midtown rape suspect turns himself into authorities
A man accused of raping a woman as she was leaving her Midtown apartment is now behind bars.
2 former Atlanta police officers file lawsuit asking for their jobs back
Two former Atlanta police officers are seeking all legal avenues to get their jobs back, according to their attorney.
Sister remembers brother, veteran killed in Southwest Atlanta home
Jean Safford said her brother served in the Air Force and Navy.
Atlanta officer struck by ATV during protest 'in good spirits' while recovering in ICU
It has been nearly a week since Atlanta police officer Maximillian Brewer was struck by an ATV as he stood blocking an intersection during a protest in downtown Atlanta. Friday, the city of Atlanta released a photo taken of the officer in good spirits as he continues to recover in the ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Atlanta Police Chief: "Zero-tolerance policy" for second night of planned demonstrations
Atlanta police said the department "will not tolerate the looting and damage to property that occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning".
Georgia law enforcement leaders condemn handling of George Floyd arrest
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
APD chief on death of George Floyd: 'We fully expect for the officers to serve prison time, they earned it'
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields posted a strongly-worded video to the department's Facebook page about the death of George Floyd on Monday while in the custody of a now-former Minneapolis police officer.
Atlanta police to get new powers to help crackdown on street racing
The Atlanta City Council is set to give police officers an extra tool to clamp down on street racing.