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Richard Pennington, Former Police Chief of New Orleans and Atlanta Dies

Richard Pennington, who attained national renown for bringing departmental reforms and helping reduce crime rates while serving as chief in New Orleans, died May 4 at a hospice center in Atlanta. He was 70.

May 9, 2017

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Georgia Officers Prevent Girl from Committing Suicide Live on Facebook

On Tuesday, police in Bibb County, Georgia, were able to stop another suicide from unfolding publicly on the Internet.

May 5, 2017

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Video: Atlanta Officer Helps Girl Caught Shoplifting Shoes for Sister

The girl, who has four siblings, wanted to do something nice for her five-year-old sister who could not afford a pair of shoes. In desperation, she tried to steal a $2 pair from a Family Dollar.

May 4, 2017

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Atlanta Officer Helps Girl Caught Shoplifting Shoes for Sister

The girl, who has four siblings, wanted to do something nice for five-year-old sister who could not afford a pair of shoes. In desperation, she tried to steal a $2 pair from a Family Dollar. More Here.

May 4, 2017

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Georgia Officer Commits Suicide on Duty

Henry County (GA) Police confirm a body found in an empty developmental property is one of their officers.

March 24, 2017

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GA House Passes 'Back the Badge' License Plate Bill

The Georgia House of Representatives passed the "Back the Badge" license plate bill on Thursday by a vote of 165-1. Under Senate Bill 169, the proceeds from the plate would go to the Peace Officers' Annuity and Benefit Fund.

March 20, 2017

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GA Deputy Killed in Crash Responding to Domestic

A Lowndes County (GA) sheriff's deputy died Saturday night from injuries sustained in a collision between his patrol car and a semi-truck, according to the Georgia State Patrol early Sunday morning.

February 26, 2017

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Former “Lost Boy of Sudan” Becomes Atlanta Officer

Jacob Mach, and his son, were all smiles for his first day at the Atlanta Police Department Wednesday but his past trauma as a child is something that many can’t even imagine.

February 17, 2017

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GA Sergeant Dies Trying to Rescue Worker After Chemical Spill

A Richmond County (GA) Sheriff's Office sergeant died on duty Sunday afternoon while responding to a chemical spill at Xytex, a company that freezes medical and biological samples for preservation.

February 6, 2017

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Georgia Officer Killed in Crash On Way to Training

A Wadley, GA, police officer was killed early Monday morning in a car accident outside of Metter on his way to police certification training in Statesboro.

January 24, 2017

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Video: Footage Released of Shootout Involving GA Deputy

The shooting happened Monday afternoon as the deputy was performing a welfare check at the suspect’s home on Jackson Street. Officers said the man’s father had called in a report that his adult son was in the midst of a mental health episode.

January 12, 2017

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Footage Released of Shootout Involving GA Deputy

The shooting happened Monday afternoon as the deputy was performing a welfare check at the suspect’s home on Jackson Street. Officers said the man’s father had called in a report that his adult son was in the midst of a mental health episode.

January 12, 2017