APD CARE Unit to expand civilian patrols across Atlanta
Atlanta police say their new civilian CARE unit has been very successful and is taking some pressure off of sworn police officers. Now, they're looking to expand with new hires.
Atlanta police say their new civilian CARE unit has been very successful and is taking some pressure off of sworn police officers. Now, they're looking to expand with new hires.
Atlanta police continue to report drop in overall crime
He warned that with the holiday season ahead, property crimes are expected to increase.
He warned that with the holiday season ahead, property crimes are expected to increase.
Family of man allegedly killed by off-duty Atlanta cop outraged he's still employed
Loved ones of a man who investigators say was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer want him behind bars, but on Monday city officials said he's still on their payroll.
Loved ones of a man who investigators say was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer want him behind bars, but on Monday city officials said he's still on their payroll.
Pennsylvania man indicted for hate crime at Atlanta's Global Black Pride
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Video released in death of off-duty Atlanta police officer in Douglas County
A new video was released in the investigation into the death of off-duty Atlanta Police Investigator Aubree Horton.
A new video was released in the investigation into the death of off-duty Atlanta Police Investigator Aubree Horton.
Off-duty Atlanta police officer shot, killed while breaking into Douglas County home, deputies say
An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early morning break-in attempt.
An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early morning break-in attempt.
Atlanta's innovative PAD program secures funding for extended community support
Funding has been approved to continue the Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program, which provides help to Atlanta's unhoused population instead of handcuffs.
Funding has been approved to continue the Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program, which provides help to Atlanta's unhoused population instead of handcuffs.
Ex-Atlanta police officer, Oliver Simmonds, acquitted in deadly gas station shooting
A Fulton County jury has found Officer Oliver Simmonds not guilty in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019.
A Fulton County jury has found Officer Oliver Simmonds not guilty in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019.
Ex-Atlanta police officer, Oliver Simmonds, on trial for deadly gas station shooting
The murder trial of an Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019 began on Wednesday.
The murder trial of an Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019 began on Wednesday.
Fulton County inmate dies at Atlanta City Detention Center
An inmate in the custody of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office being housed at the Atlanta City Detention Center was found unresponsive on Monday, Fulton County authorities said.
An inmate in the custody of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office being housed at the Atlanta City Detention Center was found unresponsive on Monday, Fulton County authorities said.
Atlanta police chief warns of rising burglaries targeting storage facilities
The Atlanta police chief has a message for those who plan to rent a storage unit: check on it regularly.
The Atlanta police chief has a message for those who plan to rent a storage unit: check on it regularly.
Former Atlanta police officer arrested on child enticement charges
A former Atlanta police officer is facing charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes.
A former Atlanta police officer is facing charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Atlanta police officer faces obstruction charge after deadly shooting in South Fulton
An Atlanta police officer has been charged in connection with an early morning shooting outside a bar in South Fulton.
An Atlanta police officer has been charged in connection with an early morning shooting outside a bar in South Fulton.
How an Atlanta police officer was able to convince knife-wielding woman not to harm herself
Atlanta police released video on Friday of one of their officers successfully talking a woman down from hurting herself, as she had a knife pressed against her own chest.
Atlanta police released video on Friday of one of their officers successfully talking a woman down from hurting herself, as she had a knife pressed against her own chest.
Person of interest sought in death of Somali immigrant in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta police investigators canvassed streets in and around downtown looking for a person of interest possibly linked to a June 18 homicide.
Atlanta police investigators canvassed streets in and around downtown looking for a person of interest possibly linked to a June 18 homicide.
Atlanta's Use of Force justice reform website is offline, activists say
A website that's supposed to keep track of incidents where Atlanta police use force that may injure or kill someone hasn't shown up-to-date data in quite some time, according to activists.
A website that's supposed to keep track of incidents where Atlanta police use force that may injure or kill someone hasn't shown up-to-date data in quite some time, according to activists.
'This is not a gift': Lawyers react to $2M settlement for college students tased by Atlanta PD
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Johnny Hollman death: Family meets with Fulton County DA Willis
The family of Deacon Johnny Hollman is scheduled to meet with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday.
The family of Deacon Johnny Hollman is scheduled to meet with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday.
Atlanta City Council agrees to $2M settlement for students arrested during protest
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Man shot at NW Atlanta gas station, police looking for shooters
Gunfire at a northwest Atlanta gas station sent a man to the hospital overnight.
Gunfire at a northwest Atlanta gas station sent a man to the hospital overnight.