Atlanta Police Department
Plan For Cameras In City Vehicles Raises Concerns
ATLANTA (AP) — A plan to install cameras in city-owned vehicles in Atlanta is raising privacy concerns from the workers who will be videotaped. Atlanta officials plan to install 175 cameras in the city vehicles. […]
Atlanta Police To Swear In 26 News Officers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Police Department is set to swear in 26 new officers. The ceremony on Thursday marks the end of 12 weeks of rigorous training at the Atlanta Police Academy. The training […]
Atlanta Police Seek More Spanish-Speaking Officers
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Police Department is looking for more Spanish-speaking officers and 911 operators. The department says it needs more Spanish speakers to better serve the diverse community. Chief George Turner says the […]
Are You An Angry Black Man/Woman? Boyscouts And ATL Police Chief George Turner …
On Power Talk with Lorraine Jacques- White we talked about being an angry black man or woman. We also talked about gay people being allowed in the boyscouts as well as had APD Police Chief […]
Atlanta Police Officer Accused Of Demanding Sex Act From Georgia Tech Student
ATLANTA (WAOK)—An Atlanta police officer is currently under investigation after recent allegations from a Georgia Tech student claiming an officer demanded a sexual act in return for giving the student a ride to campus. According […]
“Fully Developed” Fetus Found In Freezer
Police in metro Atlanta are investigating the discovery of a human fetus left in the freezer at a vacant apartment.
Man Dies After Crashing Car Into Ice Cream Shop
ATLANTA (CBS ATL/WAOK) – A 21-year-old Georgia State University student died early Wednesday after crashing his car into an ice cream shop at the Underground in downtown Atlanta. According to the Atlanta Police Department, an […]
Funeral Services Set For APD Officer
ATLANTA (WAOK/AJC)-Funeral services will be held Monday for Atlanta Police Senior Officer Gail Thomas. Thomas, died late Thursday after being struck by a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver as she exited her patrol car […]
Police Arrest Over Fifty Fugitives In Sting
ATLANTA (WAOK)- The Atlanta Police Department arrested over fifty fugitives through “Operation Safeguard Fugitive Round Up”. Several law enforcement agencies joined forces to capture people with outstanding warrants. The officers were sent to various neighborhoods to […]
“Operation Summer Heat” Huge Success
ATLANTA (AP) – Atlanta police say they made nearly 80 arrests in “Operation Summer Heat” targeting prostitution and narcotics on city streets. Police say more than 60 of the arrests were connected to prostitution during […]
