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GA Deputy Killed in Off-Duty Lawn Mower Accident

Lt. Scott Underwood, a supervisor for a patrol unit, was cutting grass behind his home when the mower overturned along a creek.

May 22, 2023

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Rookie GA Officer Saves Woman Threatening to Jump from Highway Bridge

"Suddenly he's faced with this life or death situation that he has to resolve," said Marietta Police Officer Chuck McPhilamy.

May 12, 2023

Patrol

Multiple Agencies Aid Atlanta in Manhunt for Shooting Suspect

Multiple local, state, and federal agencies Wednesday were assisting the City of Atlanta Police Department in attempting to locate the suspect police say shot five women at a medical facility earlier in the day.

May 3, 2023

Patrol

10 Tips for Securing a Crime Scene

Arriving officers securing a crime scene is vital to preservation of evidence, so here are 10 tips from a veteran crime scene specialist.

April 28, 2023

Patrol

Video Shows GA Patrol Vehicle Struck Head On By Stolen Truck

Police video shows a fleeing truck strike a GA police vehicle and the officer's quick actions after the impact as he took care of a recruit who was with him.

April 19, 2023

Patrol

10 Tips for Starting a Drone as First Responder Program

Sgt. Dustin Bruzee, UAS/DFR supervisor at the Chula Vista Police Department, shares tips that can help any department that plans to start a Drone as First Responder Program.

March 17, 2023

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Drones on Patrol

Georgia department uses Drone as First Responder program to reach incident locations quickly and give officers an eye in the sky.

March 10, 2023

Patrol

Civil Rights Lawyer Charged with Domestic Terrorism in Attack on GA’s “Cop City”

"An employee at the SPLC was arrested while acting — and identifying — as a legal observer on behalf of the National Lawyers Guild (NLG). The employee is an experienced legal observer, and their arrest is not evidence of any crime, but of heavy-handed law

March 7, 2023

Patrol

23 Charged After Attack on Atlanta Police at Training Center

"This was a very violent attack that occurred, this evening very violent attack," Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said in a press conference near the scene.

March 6, 2023

Patrol

GA Troopers Shoot Stolen Cement Truck to End 5 County Chase

According to GSP, troopers got involved in the chase shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials say attempts were made to use spike strips to stop the truck, but they were unsuccessful.

February 28, 2023

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Atlanta-Area Agency Facing Critical Officer Shortage

As of last month, it employed 690 officers out of an authorized strength of 939, leaving more than a quarter of sworn officer positions vacant. Additionally, about 120 of the filled positions are recruits that have not completed training, according to the police department.

February 10, 2023

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GA Officer Dies After Medical Event on Patrol

Master Patrol Office Clarence "CJ" Williams had been called to help with a traffic stop and foot chase when he suffered a "medical episode" at the scene and died.

January 31, 2023