Law enforcement agency in Atlanta, Georgia
The Atlanta Police Department is the law enforcement agency of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. The city shifted from its rural-based Marshal and Deputy Marshal model at the end of the 19th century. In 1873, the department was formed with 26 officers. Thomas Jones was elected the first Atlanta Chief of Police by the city council. The 1,600+ officer force is led by Chief of Police George N. Turne...