The Atlanta Police Department is the law enforcement agency of 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 1,600+ officer force is led by Chief of Police George N. Turner. In 2012, at the urging of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, funds were appropriated to the Atlanta Police Department to expand the force to 2,000 officers. On October 25, 2013, it was announced that the Atlanta Police Department had 2,000 sworn officers.
Ranks and insignia
Corrections
The Atlanta Police Department works with the City of Atlanta Corrections Department, which operates three jails:
Demographics
Breakdown of the makeup of the rank and file of APD:
Male: 83%
Female: 17%
African American/Black: 17%
Caucasian/White: 81%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian: 1%
Controversies
A federal investigation was conducted into the Atlanta Police Department's practices after the 2006 killing of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston, who shot at officers as they entered her home unannounced on a no-knock warrant. Prosecutors alleged that the officers falsified information and documents after the killing to justify the serving of the warrant. On April 26, 2007, two officers pleaded guilty to manslaughter, violation of oath, criminal solicitation, and making false statements. One additionally pleaded guilty to perjury.
A police force is a constituted body of persons empowered by the state to enforce the law, protect property, and limit civil disorder. Their powers include the legitimized use of force. The term is most commonly associated with police services of a sovereign state that are authorized to exercise the police power of that state within a defined legal or territorial area of responsibility. Police forces are often defined as being separate from military or other organizations involved in the defense of the state against foreign aggressors; however, gendarmerie are military units charged with civil policing.
Law enforcement, however, constitutes only part of policing activity. Policing has included an array of activities in different situations, but the predominant ones are concerned with the preservation of order. In some societies, in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, these developed within the context of maintaining the class system and the protection of private property. Many police forces suffer from police corruption to a greater or lesser degree. The police force is usually a public sector service, meaning they are paid through taxes.
Atlanta was established in 1837 at the intersection of two railroad lines, and the city rose from the ashes of the American Civil War to become a national center of commerce. In the decades following the Civil Rights Movement, during which the city earned a reputation as "too busy to hate" for the progressive views of its citizens and leaders, Atlanta attained international prominence. Atlanta is the primary transportation hub of the Southeastern United States, via highway, railroad, and air, with Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport being the world's busiest airport since 1998.
Atlanta was an American country music group formed in 1982 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. It was composed of Brad Griffis (vocals), Bill Davidson (vocals, guitar), Tony Ingram (vocals, fiddle), Alan David (lead guitar), Allen Collay (keyboards), Bill Packard (keyboards), Jeff Baker (harmonica), Dick Stevens (bass guitar) and John Holder (drums). Between 1983 and 1988, Atlanta recorded two albums for MCA Records and charted nine hit singles on the Billboard country charts. Its chart history included two Top Ten country hits in "Atlanta Burned Again Last Night" and "Sweet Country Music." The latter was also the band's highest charting single, peaking at number 5.
History
Atlanta was formed in 1982 by Brad Griffis (Bass guitar), Bill Davidson (vocals, rhythm guitar), Tony Ingram (vocals, fiddle), Alan David (lead guitar), Allen Collay (keyboards), Bill Packard (keyboards), Jeff Baker (harmonica), Dick Stevens (vocals)) and John Holder (drums). Prior to the foundation, Ingram had recorded on Epic Records in the band Spurzz, and Stevens, Davidson, Griffis and David had previously toured as a re-establishment of The Vogues. The group was founded through the assistance of record producer Larry McBride, who had also launched the career of Alabama. With nine members, Atlanta was the largest country music band at the time.
WATCH LIVE: Atlanta Police Department holds press conference about fatal spa shooting
The shootings at three massage parlors in Atlanta on Tuesday night left eight people dead and six of them reported to be Asian women.
published: 17 Mar 2021
Atlanta police officers charged for use of excessive force on 2 college students
A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in their car. The officers then forcefully dragged them out of the car and arrested them. This is the raw news conference held by Fulton DA Paul Howard announcing the charges. Read more about the case here: https://2wsb.tv/2XwpM3K
published: 09 Jun 2020
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8 officers have resigned in recent weeks, Atlanta Police Department says
Atlanta has been in national spotlight since a police encounter where two college students were tased and the Friday night shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
published: 16 Jun 2020
Former Atlanta police officer faces 11 charges in Rayshard Brooks’ death
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is facing 11 charges, including felony murder, with prosecutors saying Brooks didn’t pose a threat to the officers.
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published: 18 Jun 2020
This is what the green Atlanta police uniforms mean
In a viral video, the Atlanta officer was wearing a green colored shirt, different from the typical Atlanta Police uniform.
published: 24 Jul 2018
Atlanta Police down 220 officers since start of January, department says
According to the department, it is about 400 short of its 'authorized strength' of 2,046 total officers.
published: 10 Dec 2020
Atlanta Police Union says officers are scared, angry after 6 of their own are arrested in protests
6 Atlanta Police Officers have been charged with excessive force after an arrest last Friday. The charges against the couple have been dismissed.
A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in ...
A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in their car. The officers then forcefully dragged them out of the car and arrested them. This is the raw news conference held by Fulton DA Paul Howard announcing the charges. Read more about the case here: https://2wsb.tv/2XwpM3K
A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in their car. The officers then forcefully dragged them out of the car and arrested them. This is the raw news conference held by Fulton DA Paul Howard announcing the charges. Read more about the case here: https://2wsb.tv/2XwpM3K
Body camera footage shows Atlanta police officers using excessive force to arrest two black college students. Two of the officers were fired and three others we...
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Atlanta has been in national spotlight since a police encounter where two college students were tased and the Friday night shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Atlanta has been in national spotlight since a police encounter where two college students were tased and the Friday night shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Atlanta has been in national spotlight since a police encounter where two college students were tased and the Friday night shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is facing 11 charges, including felony murder, with prosecutors saying Brooks didn’t pose a t...
The former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks is facing 11 charges, including felony murder, with prosecutors saying Brooks didn’t pose a threat to the officers.
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The Atlanta Police Department is the law enforcement agency of 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 1,600+ officer force is led by Chief of Police George N. Turner. In 2012, at the urging of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, funds were appropriated to the Atlanta Police Department to expand the force to 2,000 officers. On October 25, 2013, it was announced that the Atlanta Police Department had 2,000 sworn officers.
Ranks and insignia
Corrections
The Atlanta Police Department works with the City of Atlanta Corrections Department, which operates three jails:
Demographics
Breakdown of the makeup of the rank and file of APD:
Male: 83%
Female: 17%
African American/Black: 17%
Caucasian/White: 81%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian: 1%
Controversies
A federal investigation was conducted into the Atlanta Police Department's practices after the 2006 killing of 92-year-old Kathryn Johnston, who shot at officers as they entered her home unannounced on a no-knock warrant. Prosecutors alleged that the officers falsified information and documents after the killing to justify the serving of the warrant. On April 26, 2007, two officers pleaded guilty to manslaughter, violation of oath, criminal solicitation, and making false statements. One additionally pleaded guilty to perjury.