Georgia

Ga. police K-9 dies in hot cruiser after air conditioning malfunctions during officer training

K-9 Chase was named after Locust Grove police Officer Chase Maddox, who died in the line of duty Feb. 9, 2018

$90M public safety training center in Atlanta gets funding approval

The mayor said the training center will "better prepare our fire, police and emergency responders to protect and serve our communities"

Cardiac arrest is a law enforcement problem

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With the right tools and mindset, police can help save victims before EMS arrives

For first time in its 200-year existence, Ga. sheriff's office celebrates its first pilot

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Sgt. Cameron Conner has served with the sheriff's office for eight years; he just got his commercial helicopter pilot license and put in 1,000 total flight hours

Watch BWC: Car slams into tow truck ramp, launching it 120 ft. in air on Ga. highway

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In the video, deputies are standing on the opposite side of the highway when a car speeds toward a stopped tow truck

Off-duty Ga. deputy dies after lawn mower flips, pins him in creek

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“He had genuine passion for his work in law enforcement and was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him,” the sheriff’s office said

Man found guilty of vehicular homicide in crash that killed Ga. officer

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Officer Christopher Eric Ewing was remembered as 'the voice you wanted to hear when you needed help'

Watch: Fender-bender leads to sheriff's office K-9 finding suspect's hidden drugs

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The other driver involved in the crash had taken a video of the suspect earlier; deputies gave the suspect time to explain before a K-9 found a bag with drugs

Civilians clearing traffic? Atlanta police chief to deploy 'HERO' traffic unit to free up officers

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The Highway Emergency Response Operators unit would consist of civilians that are trained to clear traffic resulting from stalls and other delays

Atlanta’s $90M police training center expected to open in 2024

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The new training center site is a former city prison farm. The city and the Atlanta Police Foundation have been working together to build the center since April 2021

Ga. officer shot in head while responding to domestic fight

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When the first officer arrived at the hotel, he encountered an armed man and gunfire was exchanged

Ga. considering pension program to attract and retain state troopers

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Lawmakers are looking at creating a new pension system that would guarantee decent lifetime retirement benefits if officers stick around on the job

Police release BWC footage of Atlanta shooting suspect’s arrest

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"In the end, it takes police officers with a gun and a badge and a ballistic vest to go take these individuals into custody," the Cobb police chief said

Ga. sheriff agrees to policy review to settle students' race discrimination complaint

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Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman insisted his department doesn't practice racial profiling after being criticized by Delaware State students and administrators last year