Tag: Georgia agencies: Page 59

Patrol

Former NBA Star Iverson Tells Officer, "Do You Know Who I Am?"

A suburban Atlanta police officer heard an earful from Allen Iverson, when he pulled over the former NBA star's gray 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago around 6 p.m. on March 30.

April 7, 2011

Technology

Social Media Helps Capture Ga. Cop Killer

Police agencies and a former University of Georgia football player posted messages for Jamie Hood and contacted him via Facebook, underlining the growing role of social media sites serving law enforcement.

March 27, 2011

Patrol

Video: Accused Cop Killer Demands TV Cameras for Surrender

The man accused of fatally shooting a Georgia police officer surrendered late Friday, but not before telling authorities he wouldn't give up himself and his hostages unless the event was broadcast on live television.

March 25, 2011

Patrol

Reward Reaches $50,000 for Georgia Cop's Killer

Senior Police Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian was killed, and Senior Police Officer Tony Howard was wounded. Apparently, Hood shot Howard before he could exit the patrol car, and then ran. Christian pursued Hood, who then shot him through the window of the cruiser.

March 22, 2011

Patrol

AG Holder: 2011 Duty Deaths 'Simply Unacceptable'

Duty deaths have spiked in 2011 with a 20% increase through March 22 compared to 2010. So far in 2011, 49 officers have died in the line of duty, according to preliminary data from NLEOMF. The spike in duty deaths began in 2010 after a two-year decline. There were 162 LODDs, 45 more than 2009.

March 21, 2011

Patrol

Carjacking Suspect Kills Georgia Officer, Wounds Second

Senior Police Officer Elmer "Buddy" Christian, a married father of two, was fatally shot and SPO Tony Howard was wounded in an exchange of gunfire during a vehicle stop. Police took the driver of the vehicle into custody and are actively searching for 33-year-old Jamie Hood, who has been identified as the shooter.

March 21, 2011

Training

Police Resignations Increase 50% at Georgia Agency

The Savannah-Chatham (Ga.) Metro Police Department is reporting a 50% increase in resignations by its officers, including a spike in departures by the least experienced on its force.

March 9, 2011

Vehicle Ops

Georgia Sheriff Saving $105,000 a Year with Propane Fuel

The department now has 36 patrol cars in its fleet that act as hybrid propane vehicles. For the conversion, a separate propane fuel system is added that allows the vehicles to switch between propane fuel and traditional gasoline.

March 1, 2011

Special Units

Atlanta PD Disbands Hard-Charging Gang Unit

The Atlanta PD launched Red Dog, which is said to stand for Run Every Drug Dealer Out Of Georgia, during the crack-cocaine epidemic in the 1980s when Atlanta had open-air drug markets and almost weekly drive-by shootings.

February 9, 2011

Special Units

Former Georgia Cop Lied About Boating Accident

Reda and waited 90 minutes before calling police and removed beer bottles from the boat. He and Powell told investigators Stephens was a daredevil and jumped from the boat.

January 13, 2011

Patrol

18-Time Arrestee Charged With Killing Georgia Trooper

The 30-year-old Favors is charged with murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and fleeing and attempting to elude.

January 13, 2011

Patrol

Suspect Steals Georgia Trooper's Vehicle After Fatal Shooting

Trooper Chadwick LeCroy, 38, was shot twice in the face and died while being transported to the local trauma unit. LeCroy is survived by his wife and two sons, ages 8 and 21. He became a trooper in August 2008.

December 27, 2010