It’s official: Atlanta has a new top cop. Mayor Andre Dickens appointed interim chief Darin Schierbaum to the permanent position. Schierbaum will be the 26th chief of the Atlanta Police Department. “During his service as Interim Chief, we have seen crime drop, significant arrests of gang leaders, and partnership with the community increase,” Dickens said […]
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Here’s How You Can Tell the Mayor What You Want in a New APD Chief
Mayor Andre Dickens wants Atlanta residents to fill out a survey about what qualities you are looking for in the next chief of police. “Building public trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve is a collaborative process, and our Administration wants to ensure that all Atlantans have a seat at the table so […]