Settlement for man who died in police custody approved by Atlanta City Council, APD responds
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3.75-million settlement on Monday with the family of 32-year-old Ricky Dorado.
Atlanta City Council resolution urges APD to release Johnny Hollman body cam footage
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to urge the Atlanta Police Department and mayor to release the body cam footage showing the arrest and in-custody death of Johnny Hollman.
How police were able to track the 13-year-old girl who was subject of an Amber Alert
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
ME report of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the placement of a suspect by police played a pivotal role in that suspect going into cardiac arrest and ultimately dying.
Case of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation settled for millions
The City of Atlanta will pay a family $3.75 million dollars to settle a claim stemming from a police confrontation that killed a man.
Atlanta Police Department's motorcycle squad demands hazard pay for dangerous job
A half dozen of the motormen and women came to the Atlanta City Hall Monday to request hazard duty pay from the city council. They say their compensation should match the special work they perform.
Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about 'Stop Cop City' referendum
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock on Friday urged Atlanta's mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center, saying he is "closely monitoring" the issue.
Atlanta City Council members consider proposal letting voters decide future of training center
Council member Keisha Waites says she will introduce a proposal to place a referendum what opponents call cop city on the November ballot.
New grant to help metro Atlanta law enforcement tackle sexual assault kit backlog
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office and the Atlanta Police Department are joining forces to bring justice to hundreds of victims whose sexual assault kits remain untested.
Judge blames Atlanta officials for confusion over 'Stop Cop City' referendum campaign
A federal judge overseeing the case involving activists’ referendum effort against the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center accused city officials on Wednesday of moving the goalposts.
Family of deacon killed during traffic stop calls for Atlanta police officer's arrest
The family of Johnny Holloman finally viewed the body cam video, which shows the church deacon in APD custody during the last few minutes of his life.
Protesters arrested Thursday at future site of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center identified
The names of those arrested Thursday morning during a protest at the future site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been released.
Family of deacon who died while Atlanta police took him in custody calls for investigation
The family of Johnny Hollman was joined by dozens of others as they called for justice Thursday night outside the Atlanta Police headquarters.
Atlanta to pay man injured during high-speed chase
Stacy Favors’ legs were crushed when a suspect’s car struck a parked vehicle which hit the pedestrian.
Man arrested for impersonating Atlanta PD officer, working as security in downtown Atlanta
According to APD, an on-duty officer was patrolling parking lots on Aug. 13 when he spotted a person who appeared to be an off-duty APD officer working security in a parking lot.
Atlanta police want your help to fight crime by linking security cameras
Atlanta Police want residents to keep registering home and business security cameras with their system.
Trial to begin for wife accused of murdering Atlanta police officer
Tammare Lawrence is accused of shooting and killing her husband as the Atlanta police officer sat on their living room couch. The couple had only been married about a year.
Atlanta police urge for 'cooler heads' heading into biggest month for homicides historically
Chief Schierbaum said Atlanta has seen a spike in homicides in the month of August for the past three years.
Police increase reward to $60K in search for group behind Atlanta arson attacks
Atlanta police are still searching for the group behind a series of acts of vandalism that destroyed eight APD motorcycles and damaged multiple patrol vehicles.
Atlanta PD announces death of police officer, killed in crash
The Atlanta Police Department has announced the death of one of its officers.