Georgia cops accused of misusing license plate readers for personal tracking

More Georgia officers are accused of misusing license plate databases to track partners, family, and acquaintances, sparking new concerns about privacy oversight.

• Jul 20

Internal audits expose more Georgia officers in Flock camera misuse

A former DeKalb sheriff's sergeant is accused of misusing Flock license plate readers, the latest arrest in Georgia surveillance tech abuse investigations.

• Jul 19

Bartow County deputy charged after child abuse investigation

Authorities say the longtime deputy and foster parent was arrested after an investigation into alleged child abuse at his home.

• Jul 16

Golf cart vandalism causes major damage to St. Pius X football field, Chamblee police say

A golf cart tore up St. Pius X's football field, causing major turf damage. Officials are assessing the vandalism as repairs start before the new season.

• Jul 16

Cobb County deputy kills dog while serving arrest warrant, officials say

The deadly shooting of a dog by an on-duty Cobb County deputy is now under internal review, the sheriff's office said.

• Jul 9

Gwinnett County police officer fired after crash while on duty, officials say

The Gwinnett County Police Department has fired an officer who is facing charges after a car crash while he was on duty earlier in June.

• Jun 26

Gwinnett officer fired after crash probe finds policy violations

Officer Myles Green was terminated following an internal review that found he entered an intersection against a red light without stopping, causing a serious injury crash on June 5.

• Jun 25

Roswell's new public safety HQ brings police and fire departments together

With the opening of the new headquarters, Roswell's police department and fire department are now in one central location.

• Jun 24

Cherokee sheriff's supervisors arrested for license plate data misuse

Two Cherokee County Sheriff's supervisors were fired and arrested for misusing a license plate reader system for non-law enforcement reasons.

• Jun 22

Atlanta Police open investigation after video shows officers shoving man

The video posted on social media appeared to show multiple officers shoving a man walking into the street, and at least one kicking him while he was being taken into custody.

• Jun 18

Retired Reserve Sergeant found dead; no foul play suspected

Clayton County Police are investigating the death of a Fort Valley Police Reserve Sergeant found unresponsive in a Jonesboro driveway; no signs of foul play evidenced.

• Jun 16

Agreement between Cobb County and Mableton over police services remains stalled

Mableton and Cobb County leaders remain divided over what is preventing a new long-term agreement over police services.

• Jun 2

Cohutta reinstates officers days after the mayor dissolved police department

Days after Cohutta's mayor fired all the city's police officers, the town council chose to reinstate the entire department.

• May 11

Mayor of small Georgia town abruptly dissolves police department

The mayor of a small North Georgia town suddenly fired the entire police department after a dispute between multiple officers and his wife.

• May 7

Sandy Spring police officer back on duty after being hit by motorcycle

Both of Officer Citta's legs were broke when the runaway motorcycle slammed into him while he was working an accident. Now, after months of recovery, he recently ran a 5K.

• Apr 29

Georgia bill may restrict public access to police body cam, mugshots

SB 482 passed at the Capitol, raising concerns from advocates and families about accountability, access, and public trust in law enforcement.

• Mar 29

Coweta deputy injured in I-85 crash; state patrol investigating

A Coweta County deputy and an arrestee were hospitalized after a patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop on I-85 South.

• Mar 22

DeKalb County officer stabbed by man during confrontation at gas station

A DeKalb County police officer has been rushed the hospital after officials say he was stabbed by an "intoxicated unwanted person" at a gas station early Friday morning.

• Mar 6

Ex-DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, convicted in 2000 murder plot, dies in prison

Dorsey, once the first Black sheriff of DeKalb County, spent more than two decades behind bars for orchestrating the 2000 killing of his political opponent, a crime that shocked Georgia politics and reshaped public trust.

• Mar 4

Cobb County officer delivers lifesaving aid to newborn during roadside birth

While conducting a routine traffic stop, Officer Desaussure sprang into action to help a mother in labor, performing chest compressions on her newborn and ensuring both mother and baby made it safely to the hospital.

• Feb 17

City of Tucker considers forming its own police department

As Tucker experiences growth and concerns about crime, city leaders are considering forming a local police department to boost patrols and improve emergency response.

• Feb 10

Gwinnett County community mourning officer killed in hotel shooting

The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community for prayers and support after the shooting that left one of their officers dead and another seriously wounded​ at a local hotel.

• Feb 2

Atlanta sees drop in homicides but some other crimes on the rise, police say

Atlanta has seen a dramatic decrease in shootings the last few years, but police remain concerned about other crimes that are on the rise.

• Jan 21

DeKalb County police mourning death of retired K9 Officer Drago

K9 Drago served DeKalb County alongside his handler, Master Police Officer Burrell Daniel, for nearly eight years.

• Jan 21

Court rules activists can't put Atlanta police training center on the ballot

Activists attempting to shut down the now-open Atlanta Public Safety Training Center through a citywide vote have suffered a significant setback in federal court.

• Jan 13

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