Atlanta Police Department July 2012 Highlights

APD instrumental in support of state law aimed at curbing metals theft July 6, 2012
The Atlanta Police Department recently welcomed the newly-enacted scrap metal theft law and 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 metal Fox 5 News Story New law targets metal thieves Cascade Patch Article Thieves Beware: New Scrap Metal Theft Law was Enacted July 1st

APD Airport Section Nabs Thief Before He Strikes in Traveler Parking Lots July 6, 2012
Police say they staked out several parking lots at the airport and caught the suspect hopping a fence one night. He had a drill, pry bar and other tools but they arrested him before he had a 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 Story Police: Thieves targeting catalytic converters at airport

APD and Georgia Tech team up to fight crime on campus July 9, 2012
On 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 and a corporate-community partnership of the Midtown Alliance, North American Properties and the Atlanta Police Foundation.
WSB Radio Story New tool to fight crime on Tech campus CBS News Story Atlanta, Georgia Tech police unveil new tool to fight crime AJC News Story Mayor Reed promises 'more aggressive' Tech policing- video included Creative Loafing Georgia Tech, APD to beef up police presence around campus, deploy uber-sexy cruiser after student robberies

APD Officer Stops Gun-Wielding Robber July 13, 2012

Officer Kevin Stroner stopped a robbery in progress at the Martin Luther King Family Dollar earlier this week. Officer Stroner was 2 blocks away when he received the call of a robbery in progress. He immediately responded to 3500 Martin Luther King 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 arrest without incident. CBS Atlanta Story Atlanta officer stops robbery in progress at Family Dollar Cascade Patch News Article APD Officer Stops Gun-Wielding Family Dollar Thief - No Injuries

Zone 1 Officers Uncover Burglary Ring July 17, 2012

Police in southwest Atlanta discovered more than 100 suspected stolen items while executing a search warrant last week at a Mozley Park house. The stash includes a number of bikes, computer parts and tools. CBS Atlanta Story Atlanta police recovered more than 100 stolen items, looking for owners Fox 5 News Story Police recover suspected stolen items in SW Atlanta AJC News Article Police seek owners of stolen SW Atlanta property

B.A. Buck statue unveiled in heart of Buckhead as honor to APD officers July 19, 2012
They call him B.A. Buck. Hes a statue of a deer dressed like a police officer and hes currently patrolling Charlie Loudermilk Park. The organizers of Bucks on the Street dedicated the statue in honor of the service of Atlanta Police officers in Zone 2.

Buckhead Patch Article B.A.Buck Dedicated to Zone 2 Police Buckhead Reporter Zone 2 receives special Buckhead Buck

Lt. Brent Schierbaum gives safety tips to members of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association July 19, 2012
If you have an iPhone or any other type of smart phone or laptop, keep in mind that a thief will pounce at any opportunity to take it. At a coffee shop, bar or even waiting at an intersection to cross the street can be windows of opportunity for a thief looking for those items, Atlanta Police Department Lt. Brent Schierbaum told members of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association Wednesday night. East Atlanta Patch News Article Like Apple? So Do Thieves

Major Fraud Unit captures Identity Theft Suspect July 20, 2012
The Atlanta Police Major Fraud Unit arrested a 39-year-old for Financial Identity Theft and Exploitation 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 exploitation Fox 5 News Story Man accused of stealing $250K from elderly relative AJC News Article Hospital orderly accused of stealing $250,000 from elderly relative

Chief George Turner assumes Vice President role at Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police July 26, 2012
Atlanta 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 that oversees the organization that represents the heads of local law enforcement agencies statewide.

AJC News Article APD chief takes state leadership role

Chief Turner appears on Good Day Atlanta with Chief Cochran July 27, 2012
Atlanta Police Chief George Turner and Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Kelvin Cochran stopped by 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 on how people can get involved.

Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta National Night Out event combats crime

APD makes quick arrests of Piedmont Park robbery suspects July 31, 2012
According 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 had robbed 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

Social Media Networks

Facebook City of Atlanta Police Department 486 Likes 110 Twitter @Atlanta_Police 2300 Followers 164 You Tube 1. Summer Enrichment Program The Atlanta Police Department Truancy Officers along with the Atlanta Public Schools Attendance Improvement Program staff hosted a two-week summer camp for at-risk sixth and seventh grade students. 2. Community Bike Shop Atlanta Police officers volunteer their time at South Atlanta Bicycle Shop to repair bikes for neighborhood children. City Channel 26 PSA 1. Neighborhood Bar Safety The APD gives tips on how to stay safe when frequenting neighborhood bars and restaurants.

2. National Night Out National Night Out PSA with AFRD.

Prepared by Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Unit July 2012