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7/31/2019 Greatest Hits July Final

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Atlanta Police

DepartmentJuly 2012 Highlights


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APD instrumental in support of statelaw aimed at curbing metals theft

July 6, 2012

The Atlanta Police Department recently welcomed the newly-enacted scrap metal theft lawand said, it will "help curb crime." This action will hopefully bring a swift end to random

thieves trying to steal air condition units and its metals. If they plan to turn in their stolen

metal for money, they now must be registered recyclers.

AJC News Story

New law targets stolen metalFox 5 News Story

New law targets metal thievesCascade Patch Article

Thieves Beware: New Scrap Metal Theft Law was Enacted July 1st
http://www.ajc.com/news/new-law-targets-stolen-1467328.htmlhttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/18919222/new-law-targets-metal-thieveshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/thieves-beware-new-scrap-metal-theft-law-was-enacted-july-1sthttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/thieves-beware-new-scrap-metal-theft-law-was-enacted-july-1sthttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/18919222/new-law-targets-metal-thieveshttp://www.ajc.com/news/new-law-targets-stolen-1467328.html


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APD Airport Section Nabs Thief BeforeHe Strikes in Traveler Parking Lots

July 6, 2012

Police say they staked out several parking lots at the airport and caught the suspect hoppinga fence one night. He had a drill, pry bar and other tools but they arrested him before he hada chance to strike. Passengers appreciate police working to stop the thefts because a stolen

catalytic converter would be an inconvenience after a long trip.

WSB TV News StoryPolice: Thieves targeting catalytic converters at airport
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/police-thieves-targeting-catalytic-converters-airp/nPnsS/http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/local/police-thieves-targeting-catalytic-converters-airp/nPnsS/


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APD and Georgia Tech team upto fight crime on campus

July 9, 2012On Monday the Atlanta Police Department and the Georgia Institute of Technology unveiled a

car that is conducting joint patrols of the campus and surrounding neighborhoods.The $37,000 2011 Dodge Charger Enforcer II was made possible by generous donations anda corporate-community partnership of the Midtown Alliance, North American Properties and

the Atlanta Police Foundation. WSB Radio StoryNew tool to fight crime on Tech campus

CBS News StoryAtlanta, Georgia Tech police unveil new tool to fight crime

AJC News StoryMayor Reed promises 'more aggressive' Tech policing- video included

Creative LoafingGeorgia Tech, APD to beef up police presence around

campus, deploy uber-sexy cruiser after student robberies
http://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/new-tool-fight-crime-tech-campus/nPpzX/http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/18983019/atlanta-georgia-tech-police-unveil-joint-patrol-carhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayor-reed-promises-more-1475346.htmlhttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://clatl.com/freshloaf/archives/2012/07/10/georgia-tech-apd-to-beef-up-police-presence-around-campus-deploy-uber-sexy-cruiser-after-student-robberieshttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayor-reed-promises-more-1475346.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayor-reed-promises-more-1475346.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayor-reed-promises-more-1475346.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/mayor-reed-promises-more-1475346.htmlhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/18983019/atlanta-georgia-tech-police-unveil-joint-patrol-carhttp://www.wsbradio.com/news/news/local/new-tool-fight-crime-tech-campus/nPpzX/


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APD Officer Stops Gun-WieldingRobber

July 13, 2012Officer Kevin Stroner stopped a robbery in progress at the

Martin Luther King Family Dollar earlier this week. Officer Stroner was 2 blocks awaywhen he received the call of a robbery in progress.

He immediately responded to 3500 Martin LutherKing Jr. Dr SW, where witnesses outside told him there was a robbery in progress inside the

Family Dollar and that the suspect had a handgun. Officer Stroner was able to make an arrestwithout incident.

CBS Atlanta Story

Atlanta officer stops robbery in progress at Family Dollar

Cascade Patch News Article

APD Officer Stops Gun-WieldingFamily Dollar Thief - No Injuries
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19010919/atlanta-officer-stops-robbery-in-progress-athttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://cascade.patch.com/articles/apd-officer-corners-gun-wielding-family-dollar-thief-no-injurieshttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19010919/atlanta-officer-stops-robbery-in-progress-at


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Zone 1 Officers Uncover Burglary RingJuly 17, 2012

Police in southwest Atlanta discovered more than 100 suspected stolen items while executinga search warrant last week at a Mozley Park house.

The stash includes a number of bikes, computer parts and tools.

CBS Atlanta StoryAtlanta police recovered more than 100 stolen items, looking for owners

Fox 5 News Story

Police recover suspected stolen items in SW AtlantaAJC News Article

Police seek owners of stolen SW Atlanta property
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19044524/atlanta-police-over-100-items-stolen-in-mosley-park-in-nw-atlantahttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19047855/police-recovered-suspected-stolen-items-in-sw-atlantahttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/police-seek-owners-of-1479609.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/police-seek-owners-of-1479609.htmlhttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19047855/police-recovered-suspected-stolen-items-in-sw-atlantahttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19044524/atlanta-police-over-100-items-stolen-in-mosley-park-in-nw-atlanta


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B.A. Buck statue unveiled in heart ofBuckhead as honor to APD officers

July 19, 2012They call him B.A. Buck. Hes a statue of a deer dressed like a police officer and hescurrently patrolling Charlie Loudermilk Park.

The organizers of Bucks on the Street dedicated the statue in honor of the service ofAtlanta Police officers in Zone 2.

Buckhead Patch Article

B.A.Buck Dedicated to Zone 2 PoliceBuckhead Reporter

Zone 2 receives special Buckhead Buck
http://buckhead.patch.com/articles/b-a-buck-dedicated-to-zone-2-policehttp://www.reporternewspapers.net/2012/07/18/zone-2-receives-special-buckhead-buck/http://www.reporternewspapers.net/2012/07/18/zone-2-receives-special-buckhead-buck/http://buckhead.patch.com/articles/b-a-buck-dedicated-to-zone-2-policehttp://buckhead.patch.com/articles/b-a-buck-dedicated-to-zone-2-policehttp://buckhead.patch.com/articles/b-a-buck-dedicated-to-zone-2-police


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Lt. Brent Schierbaum gives safety tipsto members of the Inman Park

Neighborhood AssociationJuly 19, 2012

If you have an iPhone or any other type of smart phone or laptop, keep in mind that a thiefwill pounce at any opportunity to take it.

At a coffee shop, bar or even waiting at an intersection to cross the street can be windowsof opportunity for a thief looking for those items, Atlanta Police Department

Lt. Brent Schierbaum told members of the Inman ParkNeighborhood Association Wednesday night.

East Atlanta Patch News Article

Like Apple? So Do Thieves
http://eastatlanta.patch.com/articles/like-apple-so-do-thieveshttp://eastatlanta.patch.com/articles/like-apple-so-do-thieves


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Major Fraud Unit capturesIdentity Theft Suspect

July 20, 2012

The Atlanta Police Major Fraud Unit arrested a 39-year-old for Financial Identity Theft andExploitation of the elderly for the theft of more than $250,000.

Police said Sean Caldwell targeted his wife's great uncle, 92-year-old Majer Leach.

CBS News Story

39-year-old arrested for exploitationFox 5 News Story

Man accused of stealing $250K from elderly relativeAJC News Article

Hospital orderly accused of stealing $250,000from elderly relative
http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitationhttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19076847/man-accused-of-stealing-250k-from-elderly-relative?clienttype=printablehttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hospital-orderly-accused-of-1481677.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hospital-orderly-accused-of-1481677.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hospital-orderly-accused-of-1481677.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hospital-orderly-accused-of-1481677.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/hospital-orderly-accused-of-1481677.htmlhttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19076847/man-accused-of-stealing-250k-from-elderly-relative?clienttype=printablehttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitationhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitationhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitationhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitationhttp://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/19074925/39-year-old-arrested-for-exploitation


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Chief George Turner assumesVice President role at Georgia

Association of Chiefs of PoliceJuly 26, 2012Atlanta Police Chief George Turner has been elected to the office of third vice president of

the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police and also has taken a seat on the board thatoversees the organization that represents the heads of local law enforcement

agencies statewide.

AJC News Article

APD chief takes state leadership role
http://www.ajc.com/news/county-by-county-news-1484721.htmlhttp://www.ajc.com/news/county-by-county-news-1484721.html


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Chief Turner appears on Good DayAtlanta with Chief Cochran

July 27, 2012

Atlanta Police Chief George Turner and Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Kelvin Cochran stoppedby Good Day Atlanta to talk about the National Night Out event, a crime prevention

program for communities. The event is set for Tuesday, August 7. They offered ideas onhow people can get involved.

Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta

National Night Out event combats crime
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19128025/national-night-out-event-combats-crimehttp://www.ajc.com/news/county-by-county-news-1484721.htmlhttp://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/19128025/national-night-out-event-combats-crime


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APD makes quick arrests ofPiedmont Park robbery suspects

July 31, 2012According to the Atlanta Police Department, two men were arrested on armed robbery

charges overnight in Midtown after allegedly being a part of a larger group that hadrobbed a pair of juveniles in nearby Piedmont Park.

APD Zone 5 officers responded to a pedestrian robbery call at the park around 11:45 p.m.After receiving a description of the suspects they conducted a canvass of the midtown

neighborhood that resulted in two of the five suspects being apprehended.

WSB-TV News Story

Police investigating robberies at Piedmont Park

Midtown Patch News Article

Armed robbery of juveniles at Piedmont Park
http://www.wsbtv.com/videos/news/police-investigating-robberies-at-piedmont-park/vc6Qj/http://midtown.patch.com/articles/juveniles-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-piedmont-parkhttp://www.ajc.com/news/county-by-county-news-1484721.htmlhttp://midtown.patch.com/articles/juveniles-robbed-at-gunpoint-in-piedmont-parkhttp://www.wsbtv.com/videos/news/police-investigating-robberies-at-piedmont-park/vc6Qj/


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Social Media Networks

Facebook City of Atlanta Police Department 486 Likes 110

Twitter @Atlanta_Police 2300 Followers 164

You Tube1. Summer Enrichment Program The Atlanta Police Department Truancy Officers along with the

Atlanta Public Schools Attendance Improvement Program staff hosted a two-week summercamp for at-risk sixth and seventh grade students.

2. Community Bike Shop Atlanta Police officers volunteer their time at South Atlanta BicycleShop to repair bikes for neighborhood children.

City Channel 26 PSA

1. Neighborhood Bar SafetyThe APD gives tips on how to stay safe when frequenting neighborhood bars and restaurants.

2. National Night OutNational Night Out PSA with AFRD.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFdLh7CS0aQ&feature=player_detailpagehttp://youtu.be/JmczJvwvTUohttp://vimeo.com/45699477https://vimeo.com/46358299https://vimeo.com/46358299http://vimeo.com/45699477http://youtu.be/JmczJvwvTUohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFdLh7CS0aQ&feature=player_detailpage


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