Atlanta PD Transitions to Glock Pistols

The agency ordered 2,300 Glock 22 Gen4 pistols for a department-wide transition to Glock firearms. SWAT officers will get the Glock 21 in .45 ACP.

The Atlanta Police Department ordered and started receiving 2,300 Glock 22 Gen4 service pistols. The department-wide transition to Glock began mid-July and will continue through April 2014.

The Atlanta PD conducted a full year of extensive testing before selecting the Glock pistols based on the product's reliability. The SWAT team adopted the Glock 21 Gen4 pistol due to mission-specific requirements for .45 ACP, according to Glock.

Prior to transitioning to Glock, the agency worked with a Massachusetts-based pistol manufacturer. According to Glock, 65 percent of agencies in the country use Glock pistols.

"We believe Glock offers a trusted, superior firearm for our officers," Chief George Turner said. "Making sure our officers are provided the best equipment possible is in keeping with our mission of creating a safer Atlanta by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trust in partnership with our communities."

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