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Special Units

1,000 People Responsible for 40% of Crime in Atlanta, Police Say

In just one week, Atlanta Police arrested 20 repeat offenders who had a total of 553 previous arrests and 114 felony convictions.

March 31, 2022

Patrol

GA Officers Arrest Street Racer After Defeating Him in "Street Race"

Troopers tried to stop the white Mustang, which sped away on Northside Drive. As Atlanta police followed the car via air, GSP troopers on the ground were hot on his tail.

March 23, 2022

Command

Former Atlanta Chief Poaching City's Officers, Encouraging Them to Join Her in Louisville

Lt. Kevin Knapp, president of Atlanta’s police union, said he wouldn’t be surprised if some officers decide to relocate to Kentucky. The offer to join Louisville’s police department comes with attractive incentives.

March 16, 2022

Patrol

GA Officer Shot During Struggle with Mental Health Patient

He attacked one of the officers and took the officer’s handgun. The patient was shot by a second officer, but during the incident the first officer was shot as well.

March 11, 2022

Patrol

GA Officers Kick in Door, Rescue Man from Burning Home

Several officers pulled the man out. It's unclear if the man was conscious at the time, but officials said they treated the man until the DeKalb County Fire Rescue Department and paramedics arrived.

March 10, 2022

Patrol

Atlanta City Council Wants Officers to Run Blue Lights on Night Patrol

“I drafted this legislation to increase police visibility, to deter criminals from illegal acts, make it easier to spot a cop in a crisis and to decrease potential bad interactions between police and citizens,” Councilman Antonio Lewis, who represents a Southside district, said in a statement.

February 23, 2022

Patrol

Documented Gang Member Shoots Atlanta Officer 6 Times

“The Atlanta Police Department will not be deterred. This today only reinforces why we took the oath and why we are here. So every gang member should know if you are committing crimes in this city, we’re going to come and we’re going to arrest you and we’re going to bring you before court,” Schierbaum added.

February 8, 2022

Patrol

GA Trailside Dead Body Report Yields Life-Sized Female Doll

“Initial responding deputies observed what appeared to be the body of a deceased female wearing white socks. Our crack team of investigators arrived on scene, along with Deputy Matthew Dennis, who quickly recognized the body to actually be a life-sized doll, complete with accessories,” Reese wrote in the post.

February 8, 2022

Training

New Atlanta Apartment Building Opens To House Police Recruits

"I found out we had recruits who were from out of town sleeping in their vehicles at the academy because Atlanta housing cost too much," Atlanta Mayor Andree Dickens told guests on hand for a ribbon-cutting.

February 4, 2022

Patrol

GA Veteran Officer Dies On-Duty from Medical Emergency

“The joy and pride he found in leading his men and women was infectious, and there was nothing he would not do or give of himself to see them succeed. His presence is irreplaceable, and his memory unforgettable. Lieutenant, rest easy. We have the watch from here,” the statement added.

February 4, 2022

Patrol

GA Legislators File Bill to Exempt Officers from State Income Tax

The single-page bill, which has been assigned to the House Ways & Means committee, calls for full exemption of the state's income tax payments for law enforcement officers charged with “enforcing criminal laws and exercising the power of arrest...”

February 1, 2022

Patrol

Suspect in Shooting of GA Deputies Captured After 5-Day Manhunt

The suspect is accused of firing on three deputies Tuesday morning in Ochlocknee, the sheriff’s office said at the time. Two of the deputies were struck by the gunfire. One of them was protected by a ballistic vest while the other was hit under the vest and sustained a gunshot wound

January 17, 2022