Decrease in APD patrols around city parks a ‘grave concern,’ city leaders say
The future of a program created to reduce crime inside Atlanta city parks is now in question.
Deacon Johnny Hollman death: Firing of Atlanta police officer is not enough, family says
The Atlanta police officer involved with the arrest and death of Johnny Hollman St. has been fired, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta leaders raise concerns about potential backlog of GBI police custody death investigations
Atlanta city leaders are calling on the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to provide an update on the number of in-custody police deaths the agency is currently investigating.
Atlanta police officer charged with sexual assault of teenage girl, waives first court appearance
An Atlanta police officer is being accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl
Family of man who died during Atlanta police confrontation discuss year-long ordeal
Ricky Dorado's family wants answers and described the ordeal of more than a year since they learned about the death.
Settlement for man who died in police custody approved by Atlanta City Council, APD responds
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3.75-million settlement on Monday with the family of 32-year-old Ricky Dorado.
Atlanta City Council resolution urges APD to release Johnny Hollman body cam footage
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to urge the Atlanta Police Department and mayor to release the body cam footage showing the arrest and in-custody death of Johnny Hollman.
How police were able to track the 13-year-old girl who was subject of an Amber Alert
A missing 13-year-old Atlanta girl is safe, but the search is still on for the 16-year-old boy that she was with.
ME report of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the placement of a suspect by police played a pivotal role in that suspect going into cardiac arrest and ultimately dying.
Case of man who died after Atlanta police confrontation settled for millions
The City of Atlanta will pay a family $3.75 million dollars to settle a claim stemming from a police confrontation that killed a man.
Atlanta Police Department's motorcycle squad demands hazard pay for dangerous job
A half dozen of the motormen and women came to the Atlanta City Hall Monday to request hazard duty pay from the city council. They say their compensation should match the special work they perform.
Warnock calls on Atlanta officials to be more transparent about 'Stop Cop City' referendum
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock on Friday urged Atlanta's mayor to be more transparent in how city officials handle a petition drive led by opponents of a proposed police and firefighter training center, saying he is "closely monitoring" the issue.
Atlanta City Council members consider proposal letting voters decide future of training center
Council member Keisha Waites says she will introduce a proposal to place a referendum what opponents call cop city on the November ballot.
New grant to help metro Atlanta law enforcement tackle sexual assault kit backlog
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office and the Atlanta Police Department are joining forces to bring justice to hundreds of victims whose sexual assault kits remain untested.
Judge blames Atlanta officials for confusion over 'Stop Cop City' referendum campaign
A federal judge overseeing the case involving activists’ referendum effort against the future Atlanta Public Safety Training Center accused city officials on Wednesday of moving the goalposts.
Family of deacon killed during traffic stop calls for Atlanta police officer's arrest
The family of Johnny Holloman finally viewed the body cam video, which shows the church deacon in APD custody during the last few minutes of his life.
Protesters arrested Thursday at future site of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center identified
The names of those arrested Thursday morning during a protest at the future site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been released.
Family of deacon who died while Atlanta police took him in custody calls for investigation
The family of Johnny Hollman was joined by dozens of others as they called for justice Thursday night outside the Atlanta Police headquarters.
Atlanta to pay man injured during high-speed chase
Stacy Favors’ legs were crushed when a suspect’s car struck a parked vehicle which hit the pedestrian.
Man arrested for impersonating Atlanta PD officer, working as security in downtown Atlanta
According to APD, an on-duty officer was patrolling parking lots on Aug. 13 when he spotted a person who appeared to be an off-duty APD officer working security in a parking lot.