It was a simple question. At a Grove Park Neighborhood Association meeting earlier this year, residents voiced their concerns about the turnover rate for the Atlanta Police Department (APD) officers in the area. Coupled with the concern that the APD has failed to provide the area with officers trained in community policing, other public safety issues […]
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How to File a Complaint Against Law Enforcement
Following the deaths by police of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks, the City of Atlanta sought ways to rebuild trust in local law enforcement. After establishing and consulting with a use of force advisory council, former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms launched two initiatives to track interactions between police and citizens. Despite the city’s best efforts, for […]