Cops And Krispy Kreme Pair Up For Special Olympics

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics have partnered to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Georgia’s Athletes.

Yes, we all know the stereotype about finding cops in doughnut shops. But how about cops on doughnut shops? This weekend, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics have partnered to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics Georgia’s Athletes. Police officers from area law enforcement departments will take to the roofs of Krispy Kreme stores across the state to raise money from customers for the cause. The officers, which will include a contingent from the Atlanta Police Department, will eat, sleep, play and otherwise entertain patrons from 6 a.m. June 8 through 6 p.m. June 10. Now in its 12th year, the event is popular with customers, said DeLois Huntley, assistant manager of Midtown's Krispy Kreme…

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Atlanta Police Department: 'We're hiring'

APD set to hold career fair on Saturday

On Saturday, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) will hold a career fair at its Public Safety Headquarters in downtown Atlanta. While the economy has been difficult for most employers, the APD is looking for dedicated, community-minded individuals to join our ranks of sworn officers, and become part of our force for positive change in Atlanta. Since 2010, the department has hired more than 500 new officers in our quest to reach a sworn force of 2,000. Interviews and testing will begin promptly at 8 a.m., 226 Peachtree Street, 2nd Floor. Please arrive dressed in business attire with a valid photo government-issued identification card. Anyone arriving after 8 a.m. will not be admitted. Please be prepared to be in attendance for at least six …

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Police Arrest Dozens In Auto Theft Ring Bust

"Operation Heavy Metal" results in 95 arrests

Sign up for APD Citizens Police Academy

The academy provides a hands-on opportunity to educate Atlanta residents on the operations of the APD, while obtaining valuable feedback from citizens to enhance police and community relations.

Staff Report The Atlanta Police Department is seeking participants for its Citizens Police Academy that will begin in mid-April. The academy will include more than 30 hours of instruction and participation requires a commitment of three hours, one night a week, for seven weeks. The training includes classroom courses in crime scenes, a department overview and a zone ride-along. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m., beginning April 18th. As the department strives for transparency in its operations, the Citizens Police Academy provides a hands-on opportunity to educate the citizens of Atlanta on the operations of the APD while obtaining valuable feedback from citizens to enhance police and community relations. Interested …

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PatchCast: The Week in Review

The top headlines of the week for Feb. 6-10, 2012

Romney Makes Atlanta Campaign Stop. Hundreds Attend Atlanta Board Of Education Community Meeting. Big Turnout For Brookwood Hills March. Rader Criticizes Redistricting Process In Budget Talk. Citizens Want Jonquil Planning And Zoning Hearing. State Legislators: City Of Ashford Not Final. Atlanta PD Seeking Help In Identifying East Lake Burglar. Six Flags LCI Includes Town Center, Grocery Store. The Metamorphosis Of 750 Gresham Avenue.

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Thieves hit Midtown CVS for smokes and weaves

Brick tossed through store window early Friday morning. In other public safety news, the APD will be conducting a career fair on Monday.

According to local news reports, the CVS at 842 Peachtree Street near 6th street was broken into and ransacked early Friday morning. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that thieves threw a brick through the front glass door and unlawfully entered the store shortly before 5 a.m. The newspaper indicated that police and store workers said that hair weaves and cigarettes were taken by the perpetrators. Several metro beauty stores have been victim to hair extension thefts in recent months. _______ Tired of hearing of Atlanta crime and want to do something about it? On Monday, the Atlanta Police Department will hold a career fair at its Public Safety Headquarters in downtown Atlanta. While the economy has been difficult for most employers…

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Do Late Nights Out In Atlanta Mean You Should Expect To Be Shot At, Beaten?

Couple attacked in Old Fourth Ward Friday leaving pizzeria.

A couple leaving Jack's Pizza in Old Fourth Ward at 2 a.m. Friday were shot at during a robbery. Neither the man, Jeff Gonzalez, nor his friend, were hit by the bullets the gunman fired at them, but the couple suffered cuts to his lip and her arm from shards of glass as gunfire hit their car, WSB-TV reported. Their cash, iPhones and the woman's purse were taken in the robbery. This couple's attack was followed by another attack of gay couple couple in Midtown who were beaten and robbed Sunday. Atlanta Police are investigating the incidents. No arrests have been made in either case.

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How to Stay Safe on the Streets

Crime prevention tips in light of recent muggings around Midtown.

You could be feeling a little frightful in Midtown these days. In recent months, there have been a number of pedestrian robberies in the community. Just this past weekend, there were three reported incidents in Midtown. One occurred in the Ansley Park neighborhood Friday night. The other two incidents happened around the Georgia Tech campus. How can you prevent becoming a victim? In an interview earlier this year, we got some tips from Lt. Brent Schierbaum, commander of Atlanta Police Department's Community Liaison Unit. Check out the video to the right.

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PatchCast: The Week in Review

The week's top headlines for Nov. 14-18, 2011

Overall Crime Down In Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Piedmont Heights. Panel Discusses Transportation Sales Tax. Jacobs: City Of Brookhaven Is Opportunity For Locals To 'Control Your Own Space' Decatur Neighborhoods Concerned About Proposed Suburban Plaza Walmart. Round 3 Of CCSD South Cobb Redistricting Begins. Wednesday Morning Apartment Fire In Sandy Springs. Keep Smyrna Beautiful Rakes In More Awards. Archbishop-Emeritus Donoghue Remembered For Humility, Service.

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Daily PatchCast: Tuesday Elections, Legoland Finalists, Occupy Atlanta Coverage And Reaction

The day's top headlines for Monday, November 7, 2011.

APS SPLOST IV, Sunday Alcohol Sales On Ballot Tuesday. Don't Forget: Nov. 8 Is Election Day. Five Things To Know Before Election Day. What's On The Ballot For Tuesday. 20 Atlanta Landmarks Announced As Legoland Finalists. Atlanta Police Arrest 19 Protestors. Stone Mountain Holds Traditional Indian Festival. Sandy Springs Cares About Savannah Port Fight. Brookhaven Residents Respond To Occupy Atlanta.

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