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Mon., May 13, 2013 11:00am
Records show that at least 1,800 criminal cases have been dismissed in a metro Atlanta county court since 2010 because police officers failed to show up in court despite being subpoenaed to testify. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported the findings after its investigation of Fulton County Magistrate Court.
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Thu., April 18, 2013 11:02am
Atlanta police say fireworks and static electricity likely led to a package igniting and burning a thrift store worker in Atlanta Tuesday afternoon. Officials say a man working in the store was burned on his hands and arms and was hospitalized with minor injuries.
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Tue., March 12, 2013 12:02pm
The Atlanta Police Department is looking for more Spanish-speaking officers and 911 operators. The department says it needs more Spanish speakers to better serve the diverse community.
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Tue., November 6, 2012 8:57am
Officials say the Atlanta police helicopter that crashed over the weekend and killed two officers on board had been completely refurbished in recent years.Mayor Kasim Reed said at a news conference Monday the helicopter had been upgraded in 2004 and 2005.
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Mon., January 30, 2012 2:00pm
More than 100 police officers on motorcycles led a funeral procession Monday for an Atlanta police officer killed by a motorist.