ATLANTA, GA – More than 1,200 runners alongside Atlanta Police officers, firefighters, youth athletes, corporate teams, and public safety supporters will take over the streets of downtown Atlanta on Saturday, Aug. 16, for the return of Atlanta’s Finest 5K. Hosted by the Atlanta Police Foundation in partnership with the Atlanta Track Club, this annual fundraiser benefits […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
(August 12, 2025) — The Atlanta Police Foundation wrapped up another impactful summer with its annual @Promise Back-to-School Bash on Friday, July 25, distributing 150 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to youth enrolled in the programs at @Promise Centers. The event welcomed a strong turnout from the community, with dozens of volunteers, youth participants, and […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
Atlanta, GA (Aug. 7th, 2025) — On August 5th, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) joined law enforcement agencies across the country in celebrating National Night Out, a nation-wide event that strengthens the bond between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve. This year, APD is proud to host 32 National Night Out events throughout the […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) announces its Childcare Incentive Program (CHIP), which provides eligible Atlanta Police Department officers with up to $400 per month in childcare assistance for newborns to age five. Since launching the pilot in 2024, the program has supported more than 50 APD families, helping to offset the steep […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
ATLANTA, GA — The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) announced today a $10,000 signing bonus for lateral transfers into the Atlanta Police Department (APD). This incentive is part of the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the city’s police force by attracting experienced, qualified officers from agencies across the nation. The $10,000 bonus will be available to […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
In a statement last week, the City of Atlanta announced a significant decline in crime rates across the city, according to mid-year data released by the Atlanta Police Department for the week ending June 28, 2025. The latest crime statistics show encouraging progress in public safety efforts, with notable reductions across nearly every major crime […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
ATLANTA, GA — More than 700 youth from across six Atlanta-based youth organizations will come together on Friday, June 27, for the largest-ever @Promise Field Day, hosted by the Atlanta Police Foundation at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) and proudly sponsored by QuikTrip and Chick-fil-A. Held at the PSTC for the first time […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
(July 7, 2025) – The Atlanta Police Leadership Institute (APLI), under the direction of Dr. Stephanie A. Thomas, Director is a leadership development initiative of the Atlanta Police Foundation. APLI recently launched the first session of its 240-hour training series. The session was led by renowned speaker, educator, and leadership coach Dr. Christopher Bowen. As […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
(July 2, 2025)—Recently, more than 700 youth from across Atlanta gathered today at the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center (PSTC) for the 6th Annual @Promise Field Day, marking the first time the event has been held at the state-of-the-art facility. The vibrant celebration brought together participants from a strong network of Atlanta-based youth organizations, […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
(June 24, 2025) — Law enforcement leaders from across the U.S. and Canada attended a meeting to examine the Atlanta Police Foundation’s (APF) aggressive, data-driven approach to handling repeat offenders—earning national and international attention for its results. Delegations from cities including Vancouver, Canada, and Louisville, Kentucky, and (that one lady’s place) attended the quarterly meeting […]| Atlanta Police Foundation
The new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center will reimagine law enforcement training, catapulting APD and Atlanta Fire Rescue to the vanguard of major urban law enforcement agencies.| Atlanta Police Foundation