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The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is a law enforcement agency in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The city shifted from its rural-based Marshal and Deputy Marshal model at the end of the 19th century. In 1873, the department was formed with 26 officers. Thomas Jones was elected the first Atlanta Chief of Police by the city council. The ...
In the 1960s the East Lake community fell victim to white flight and urban decay.As the years progressed, the community become known as "Little Vietnam" [3] by local police and as one of the top crime and drug communities in the country, located in Atlanta Police precinct Zone 6.
Stop Cop City protests in Atlanta on January 22, 2023. On January 21, 2023, protesters marched from Underground Atlanta down Peachtree Street. At the intersection with Ellis St, some protesters damaged institutions who support the facility and burned an Atlanta Police Department vehicle. Six arrests were made.
“I am in close contact with the Atlanta Police Department as they are responding to the active shooting situation in Midtown near 1100 W Peachtree. Those in the area should shelter in place ...
In bodycam footage, the police major—now the deputy chief—asks for "anything we can get" after being told felony charges would be difficult.
On the evening of June 19 every police officer failed to report for duty in Zone 5, leaving only the three supervisors. [79] Atlanta's Acting Police Chief Bryant said that the department had "to shift resources to ensure proper coverage" due to police absenteeism. [80] Total arrests citywide dropped by 71% during the sickout. [81]
Atlanta police chief Erika Shields stepped down from her post as a 27-year-old Black man named Rayshard Brooks was killed on her watch by one of her own officers. While her resignation was swift ...
Georgia Capitol Police is one of the divisions of the Georgia Department of Public Safety responsible for law enforcement of the Capitol Hill area of Atlanta, Georgia. A Major serves as Director of Georgia Capitol Police; Major Gary Langford is the current adjutant. The Division is split into two units: Capitol Police Services Unit