Atlanta Police

Department

February 2014

Media Highlights

Atlanta Police Chief joins

Winter Weather Task Force

February 3, 2014

Atlanta Police Chief George N. Turner was named to the Winter Weather Warning and

Preparedness Task Force. Created by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal, the group will

provide advice and immediate solutions on how to respond to weather emergencies. In

February, the Atlanta Police Department led safety response during Winter Storm Pax

and provided 96 hours of emergency service.

11Alive News Story

Governor announces severe weather task force

WSB News Story

Channel 2 sits down with members of winter task force

Atlanta Police arrest

Most Wanted suspect February 5, 2014

Atlanta Police arrested one of the citys most dangerous wanted suspects. Johnathan

Kirkland is suspected of murdering a man outside of the Dj Vu Club in southeast

Atlanta in December. He is also suspected of organizing several ATM heist in the area.

Kirkland has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, robbery, and unlawful

possession of gun.

CBS Atlanta News Story

Atlanta police arrest murder suspect

11Alive News Story

Murder and ATM theft suspect arrested

AJC News Story

Suspect in Atlanta nightclub shooting,

ATM theft ring arrested

Atlanta Police partner with CAP

to re-launch Clean Car Campaign

February 5, 2014

The Atlanta Police Department partnered with Central Atlanta

Progress (CAP) and the Atlanta Downtown Improvement District

to re-launch the Clean Car campaign by challenging the

business community to help reduce the number of thefts from

vehicles by 100. The 2014 Clean Car challenge encourages

business owners, employees, citizens and visitors to keep a

clean car and remove all valuables such as purses, cell phones, GPS navigation systems, laptops and tablet computers

from unattended vehicles.

CBS Atlanta News Story

Officers want downtown Atlanta visitors to have 'clean' cars

Atlanta Police recognized for Southern

hospitality, Winter Storm efforts praised

February 9, 2014

The Atlanta Police Department was recognized by the International Poultry Expo for

helping 24,000 attendees, most of who were from out of town, safely attend the annual

convention during Winter Storm Leon. Atlanta experienced two winter storms just weeks

apart. During Winter Storm Pax, Atlanta Police officers worked 12 hour shifts and slept at

workstations. Additionally, specialized units transported homeless citizens and residents

without power to warming centers and shelters. Officers also provided round-the-clock

security at shelters and delivered meals all while continuing to protect the city.

AJC News Story Atlanta showed true Southern hospitality

AJC News Story

Atlanta drivers praise state and city for storm response

Midtown Patch News Story

More Than 1,200 APD Personnel Work Winter Storm Pax

Atlanta Police host two job fairs in

February, continues boosting police force

February 17, 2014

The Atlanta Police Department continues to boost its police force. This month two job

fairs were held and recruit class 234 was officially sworn in as officers. The Atlanta

Police Department is the largest force in Georgia with more than 2,000 officers.

My Fox Atlanta News Story

Atlanta Police host job fair on Monday

Latino Police Radio News Story Atlanta Police Department Hispanic Recruitment

Atlanta Police catch Snow Track burglary suspect

February 15, 2014

Atlanta Police caught a suspect by following his foot tracks in the snow. After an alarm

went off at a local business, Atlanta Police Officers arrived to find footprints and tire

tracks leading away from the business, which was closed. The officers followed the

tracks and found the suspect with a gas generator with wheels that matched the snow

tracks, plus wet shoes that matched the snowy footprints. Kenneth Ray Evans was

arrested and charged with burglary.

My Fox Atlanta News Story

Police follow snow tracks, arrest GA man

CBS Atlanta News Story Snow tracks lead Atlanta police to suspected burglar

Buckhead Patch News Story

Trail of Footprints in Snow Leads to Arrest, Burglary Charges

Suspect gets 50 years for shooting

Atlanta Police Officer

February 20, 2014

Cameron Maddox was convicted and sentenced to 50 years -- 30 behind bars and 20

on probation. Maddox used a stolen .40 caliber semiautomatic handgun to shoot at a

car with four people inside on Moreland Avenue in the Little Five Points neighborhood

on March 22, 2012. APD Officer Dexter Toomer was also shot in the leg and later

recovered from the incident. Maddox pleaded guilty to attempted murder and

aggravated assault.

11 Alive News Story Man gets 50 years for shooting Atlanta cop

Tucker Patch News Story

DeKalb Man Pleads Guilty for Shooting Cop in L5P

Atlanta Police Deputy Chiefs Named

Most Influential and Powerful

February 27, 2014

Deputy Chiefs Cerelyn C.J. Davis and Erika Shields were named to Women Looking Ahead News Magazines 100s list of Georgias Most Powerful and Influential Women. The magazine celebrates the most powerful and influential Georgia women who are making a

difference. Deputy Chiefs C.J. Davis and Erika Shields have dedicated their careers to serving the City of Atlanta with excellence, said Police Chief George N. Turner.

Buckhead Patch News Story APD Duo Named Among GA's

Most Powerful, Influential Women

Atlanta Police crime fighting and

technology efforts recognized by U.S.

Department of Homeland Security

February 27, 2014

AJC News Story 12K cameras to give Atlanta police broader window to city

The Atlanta Police Departments crime fighting efforts were recently recognized by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Representatives toured the Video

Integration Center and complimented the department on being a leading department in

the area of video technology. More than 2,700 cameras help monitor public activity with

plans to quadruple that number by the end of 2015.

Atlanta Police exchange best practices

with International visitors

February 27, 2014

The Atlanta Police Department met with foreign leaders from the U.S. Department of

States International Visitor Leadership Program. Six visitors from Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka met with the department to learn more about Atlantas arrest

procedures. APD shared information on various procedures from arrest to

arraignment. The Atlanta Police Department regularly partners with the U.S.

Department of States International Visitor Leadership Program to help build understanding and cooperation between our nation and other countries.

This event wasnt open to the media, however, we included it in this presentation because of the

excellent opportunity it presented for the Atlanta Police Department.

Social Media Networks

Facebook 5,054 Likes 272 since January

Twitter 7,794 Followers 831 since January

APD YouTube

508 subscribers 239,167 views

Live Stream Coverage of the newest police officers

being sworn into office.

APD Recruit Class 234 Swearing In Ceremony

Prepared by Atlanta Police Department

Public Affairs Unit

February 2014