Atlanta Police Foundation

On March 7th, APD officers swiftly responded after receiving a report of a home engulfed in flames in Southeast Atlanta. Rushing inside, they searched the smoke-filled house to ensure everyone made it out safely. Thanks to their bravery, all residents were rescued. This is one of the many reasons the Atlanta Police Foundation proudly supports APD! Thank you APD for your quick thinking and heroism!?#APDProud #HeroesAmongUs #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety

?? Atlanta’s First Responders Say THANK YOU! ?? Thanks to your generosity and partnership, the first session of Filing for Freedom—a free tax preparation program for military and first responders—was a huge success! By easing the burden of tax season, we’re ensuring those who serve and protect our city can stay focused on their critical work. If you missed the last one don’t worry, the next date to file your taxes for free is March 29th! ? ?? Support like this makes a real impact on officer well-being and sends a powerful message: Atlanta stands behind its first responders! Let’s keep this momentum going as we work to recruit and retain top talent. ? ?? Thank you for standing with us and making a difference! ? #APF #SupportFirstResponders #PublicSafety #FilingForFreedom #JoinAPD #Atlanta #AtlantaPublicSafety #AtlantaPoliceFoundation

The Atlanta Police Foundation’s Repeat Offender Initiative is cracking down on career criminals while holding the justice system accountable. This groundbreaking program brings together top leaders from federal, state, county, and municipal agencies to ensure repeat offenders don’t slip through the cracks. At the latest Repeat Offender Commission meeting, officials tackled key challenges, set ambitious goals, and reinforced efforts to keep dangerous offenders off the streets. One major focus? Repeat offenders with firearms. In 2024, over 25% of repeat offender cases involved a firearm—despite federal law (18 U.S.C. 922) prohibiting felons from possessing or receiving guns. By demanding greater accountability from both offenders and the justice system, this initiative is setting a national standard for public safety. Atlanta is taking a stand—because keeping our communities safe starts with making sure consequences match the crime. To learn more about this initiative please click the link in our bio! #AtlantaPublicSafety #RepeatOffenders #AtlantaPoliceFoundation

At-Promise Centers find success keeping Atlanta’s young people on right path If she hadn’t joined an At-Promise Center, Teiarra Sims isn’t sure she would have graduated high school. Her mother worked long hours, and Sims said her home was empty after school. She didn’t take things like homework seriously. But it was after she graduated from Atlanta’s Booker T. Washington High School that Sims really found herself in trouble: She got arrested. “I thought me going to jail ruined my life,” Sims told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Once again, the At-Promise Center helped her through it, teaching her the crime didn’t define her. Sims, now 23, is an intern at the center and a mother and is attending cosmetology school. She credits it all to the support she continues to receive. For those who do not have access to read AJC articles, click the PDF link below to read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eR7-8Asp #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety #Youthempowerment #Youthdevelopment #Atpromise

It’s #APFtestimonialtuesday??At @Promise, we believe that opportunity is the foundation of safer communities. Through our workforce development program, young people gain the skills, mentorship, and career pathways they need to become productive members of society. This is not just good deed—it’s an investment in Atlanta’s future. By supporting @Promise, you’re helping young adults transition from uncertainty to self-sufficiency, strengthening our workforce, and creating a safer, more prosperous city for all. Join us in making Atlanta the safety large city in the nation. Your support makes a tremendous difference. #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtPromiseATL #AtlantaYouth #WorkforceDevelopment #AtlantaPublicSafety

Are you or someone you know Interested in joining the largest police department in Georgia? Well, you’re in luck! The Atlanta Police Department is hiring, and the Atlanta Police Foundation is here to help! The Atlanta Police Foundation supports APD by funding recruitment efforts, advanced training, and officer wellness programs to ensure APD remains the best-equipped and most prepared force in the nation. Ready to serve and protect Atlanta? Apply today by visiting https://lnkd.in/gK2VcBHV #Joinapd #Buildtheforce #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety

Congratulations to Investigator Yudelquis Baez on her well-earned promotion! With eight years of dedicated service at APD, Investigator Baez has played a crucial role in the Secure Neighborhoods Program. For the past three and a half years, she has been instrumental in its operations and management, strengthening community relationships, supporting fellow officers, and enhancing neighborhood safety initiatives. Her commitment and hard work as the administrative arm of the Secure Neighborhoods Program has made a lasting impact, and her recent promotion reflects her dedication to these efforts. Congratulations again, Investigator Baez! We look forward to seeing you excel in this new role! #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety #APDPride #CommunityFirst

Yesterday marked a significant milestone as the Atlanta Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit officially moved into their new, state-of-the-art stables at the #AtlantaPublicSafetyTrainingCenter. These enhanced facilities—featuring cushioned floors, expanded space, and ample outdoor training areas—ensure that our four-legged officers receive the best care while continuing their critical role in community engagement and crowd management across the city. This is just the beginning. The Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue will soon join them on the 85-acre campus, reinforcing our commitment to world-class training, officer readiness, and stronger public safety for Atlanta. As leaders in business and philanthropy, your support makes these advancements possible. Investing in public safety is investing in a safer Atlanta. To learn how you can support initiatives like this, click the link in our bio or visit https://lnkd.in/giXTcJPF. #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #Leadership #PublicSafetyFirst #CommunityImpact #Atlanta #OneSafeCity

In a major step toward enhancing public safety, Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta has increased the standard reward for anonymous tips leading to an arrest—from up to $2,000 to up to $5,000! ? Why? Because anonymous tips work—and the numbers prove it. ? ?? In less than three months into 2025, Crime Stoppers has already: ? Received 689 anonymous tips from the community ? Made 11 arrests; majority of which are violent crimes? ? Recovered $220,000 in illegal guns, drugs, and stolen property ? This game-changing increase empowers more people to speak up, leading to more arrests, safer streets, and stronger neighborhoods. #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety #CrimeStoppers

Tier 3 of the Atlanta Police Leadership Institute (APLI) brings together sergeants, supervisors, and managers for leadership development and critical discussions on law enforcement management. APLI is a five-tiered program designed to prepare APD officers for increasing levels of responsibility. In a recent session at Georgia Power, 40 officers engaged in conversations about equity and the role of leadership in fostering fairness across departments. As the Atlanta Police Foundation works toward hiring 450 officers before the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and 600 officers over the next 36 months, programs like APLI ensure that future leaders are equipped with the skills and knowledge to lead with integrity and effectiveness. #LeadershipDevelopment #APLI #AtlantaPolice #AtlantaPoliceFoundation #AtlantaPublicSafety #FIFA2026 #FutureLeaders