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.
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 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.
The Atlanta City Council is set to give police officers an extra tool to clamp down on street racing.
Atlanta police officer charged with family violence, animal cruelty
An Atlanta police officer has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence toward his girlfriend.
An Atlanta police officer has been placed on leave after being arrested and charged with violence toward his girlfriend.
Police: Missing Atlanta teenager found safe
Atlanta police ended their search for a missing 19-year-old Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police ended their search for a missing 19-year-old Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police investigate fatal shooting
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday evening in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot and killed Saturday evening in southwest Atlanta.
Police: Man shot in the stomach
Atlanta police are investigating after a male was shot in the stomach Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta police are investigating after a male was shot in the stomach Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta's top cop says street racing and car stunts are happening at an all-time high
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta police officer uses hazard pay bonus to help students
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
EXCLUSIVE: FOX 5 I-Team investigation leads to temporary suspension of Atlanta police recruit training
Atlanta Police continued recruit training despite urging to shut down academy by top state officials.
Atlanta Police continued recruit training despite urging to shut down academy by top state officials.
Atlanta police supervisor accused of striking, biting fellow officer
An Atlanta police supervisor has been accused of striking and biting a fellow officer in a traffic dispute.
An Atlanta police supervisor has been accused of striking and biting a fellow officer in a traffic dispute.
Atlanta police officer recruit assaulted during home invasion
Atlanta police are working to identify the two suspects who broke in an Atlanta police officer's home early Sunday morning.
Atlanta police are working to identify the two suspects who broke in an Atlanta police officer's home early Sunday morning.
One person shot at Newnan apartment, suspect arrested
Newnan police are investigating after one person was shot inside an apartment.
Newnan police are investigating after one person was shot inside an apartment.
4 APD officers contract coronavirus, chief implements changes
With four officers from Atlanta contracting the coronavirus, the chief went on camera to speak to all of her officers.
With four officers from Atlanta contracting the coronavirus, the chief went on camera to speak to all of her officers.
Commanders forced to sideline units after 2 Atlanta police officers test positive for coronavirus
Commanders in the Atlanta Police Department are forced to sideline units after two officers contract the COVID-19 virus.
Commanders in the Atlanta Police Department are forced to sideline units after two officers contract the COVID-19 virus.
Police investigate carjacking, shooting in northwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after a carjacking ended with the suspect being shot and hospitalized.
Atlanta police are investigating after a carjacking ended with the suspect being shot and hospitalized.
Officers in Atlanta want protective masks amid the coronavirus outbreak
Officers in Atlanta say they need protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak. And they say they need masks right now.
Officers in Atlanta say they need protective gear amid the COVID-19 outbreak. And they say they need masks right now.
Police chief adds SWAT officers to Lenox Square security in an effort to curb violence
Chief Erika Shields adds SWAT officers to Lenox Square security in an effort to quell violence.
Chief Erika Shields adds SWAT officers to Lenox Square security in an effort to quell violence.
Police use Taser on man who refused to leave Atlanta's airport
Police used a Taser on a man who refused to leave Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It happened in the atrium shortly before noon last Sunday when many travelers were coming and going.
Police used a Taser on a man who refused to leave Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. It happened in the atrium shortly before noon last Sunday when many travelers were coming and going.
Beloved Atlanta police officer remembered during funeral service
Hundreds packed a southwest Atlanta church to say goodbye to a police officer who was shot and killed by his wife.
Hundreds packed a southwest Atlanta church to say goodbye to a police officer who was shot and killed by his wife.