Video shows officers, citizens coming to aid of man going through mental crisis
Body camera from police show the dramatic moments and the quick thinking it took to pull the man to safety.
Morehouse College grad named youngest principal with Atlanta Public Schools
Dr. Dominique Merriweather initially wanted to be a corporate attorney but changed his mind after he began reading and mentoring to inner city students a few years ago.
Man with '16 arrest cycles' illegally riding scooter on sidewalk arrested by Atlanta police
Atlanta Police say they arrested and charged Michael Cortez Kirkland after he attempted to flee from police during a traffic stop for riding a scooter illegally. Kirkland was described by law enforcement officials as a convicted felon with 16 arrest cycles.
Atlanta Police: Theft from Auto Unit's Top 5 suspect arrested and charged
Atlanta Police officials say they arrested and charged Santerius Kemp, 27, who was named on the Theft from Auto Unit’s Top Five list and wanted for a multiple theft from vehicles incident in April.
Atlanta police refute viral video claims of excessive force, release body cam video
The Atlanta Police Department is responding to a viral video making claims of excessive force during an arrest. In response, An hour-long video recorded by the officer’s body-worn camera was released which police say refute those claims.
Video shows 'Cop City' protesters confront police officers, developer says
Vandals destroyed a work crew’s truck near the site of a controversial planned training facility for Atlanta police and first responders. This happened just days before officers in tactical gear fanned out around what opponents call "Cop City."
Atlanta police respond to 'Cop City' site
Atlanta Police Department units have responded to the controversial site of a future police training facility, infamously known to opponents as “Cop City.”
Young teen selling water breaks eye socket of officer
The child is just 14 years of age.
Atlanta City Council renews push for gas station surveillance cameras after violent weekend
Atlanta City Council members are pushing legislation that would require gas stations to have surveillance cameras.
Cop city protest: Residents blame protesters for police camera vandalism
Some neighbors in the Boulder Walk community believe the cameras got knocked over because they’re affiliated with the so-called “Cop City.”
Prank, non-emergency calls clog Atlanta's 911 call center
With over 3,000 calls a day, dispatchers said only three-quarters of those calls are real emergencies.
Adult clubs to get green light to hire off-duty Atlanta police officers
Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.
APD engaging community with safety training seminars aimed at crime prevention
Amid a rise in crime and an officer shortage, Atlanta Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit met with citizens for a safety training seminar on Saturday in the hopes of engaging the community to aid in crime prevention.
Atlanta police hold crime prevention training for community
Officers have a program where they will come and inspect your property and point out tips they believe will deter criminal activity.
City Council member helps save a life while on ride along
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
Young teen steals Atlanta police vehicle
Authorities say a young teen stole a police vehicle from a parking garage.
Special delivery: Atlanta police officer delivers baby in vehicle at gas station
The officer said he was on patrol around midnight last Saturday when he was flagged down at a gas station along Cascade Road and Donelly Avenue in southwest Atlanta.
Video shows Atlanta officer resuscitating man suffering overdose
Video footage was released on Thursday showing an Atlanta police officer resuscitating a man who was possibly suffering an overdose.
Atlanta Police Department opens new Buckhead precinct
A new Buckhead Village Precinct in a popular Buckhead business district officially opened its doors. The precinct has 12 APD officers and 2 supervisors on duty.
Cop City: Atlanta police offer $25,000 reward for anonymous tips leading to arrest of vandals
Atlanta police are hoping a $25,000 reward will lead to those responsible for continued crimes committed in protest of the so-called "Cop City" project.