Atlanta Police Department
| Atlanta Police Department | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | APD |
| Motto | Resurgens Rising Again |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1873 |
| Annual budget | $204,754,624 (2020) |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Jurisdiction of the Atlanta Police Department | |
| Size | 136.76 square miles (354.2 km2) (total) (land) |
| Population | 506,811 (2019) |
| Legal jurisdiction | City of Atlanta |
| Operational structure | |
| Police Officers | 1,661 of 2,051 (2024) |
| Corrections personnel and Civilian members | 223 |
| Mayor of Atlanta responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Facilities | |
| Zones | 7
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| Jails {{ }}s | 3 |
| Website | |
| atlantapd.org | |
The Atlanta Police Department (APD) is a law enforcement agency in the city of Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
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 agency is located at: 226 Peachtree St SW, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.
The APD is currently being led by Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. The department claims an authorized strength of 1,661 sworn officers.