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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 police officer injured, squad car overturned on highway

The Atlanta Police Department says two officers were involved in a crash on Interstate 285 Saturday evening. The car they were riding in flipped over.