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Atlanta Area Cops Arrested in Embarrassing Corruption Scandal

March 12, 2013

When a police officer needs more money and his gig with the Department isn’t pulling in enough income, they will regularly seek out security details or part time employment where their police training is seen as an asset. But, you wouldn’t think guarding drug deals would be a good employment opportunity. Ten former and current Atlanta area officers thought otherwise and are now facing federal charges. [Read more…]

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Filed Under: criminal law, drug charges Tagged With: police

Court Rules Man Wrongfully Arrested for Cursing at Cop

February 18, 2013

After receiving a ticket, many of us would like to curse at an officer. But, most of us hold our tongue for fear of “rocking the boat.” One Georgia man didn’t hold his tongue when his daughter was cited for improper use of a seat belt, and he was arrested for it. But, both the District Court and federal Court of Appeals who heard his case determined his arrest was unjustified. The rulings provide a look at just what is protected under the First Amendment and when the police can arrest you for nothing more than words. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: criminal justice, police

Macon Police Shooting Incident Widens Rift With Community

January 16, 2013

Last week, Sammie “Junebug” Davis, Jr. was shot and killed by a Macon police officer in the parking lot of a Kroger grocery store. Why the shooting happened is anyone’s guess—the Macon Police Department keeps changing its story and is providing little clarity as tempers over the death rage on. [Read more…]

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“Bad” Cops Allowed to Remain on the Job in Atlanta

November 29, 2012

When a police officer is accused of breaking the law or violating someone’s rights, they should be sanctioned, right? Most people would agree that even (or perhaps especially) police officers should be held responsible for their unethical or even criminal behavior. But with how things work in the Atlanta Police Department, these cops are able to keep their badge and stay on the streets. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: criminal justice, police

Atlanta To Add More Street Cameras

October 24, 2012

Soon, nearly 800 cameras will be eyeing downtown Atlanta, all in the name of crime prevention. The City Council voted this week to add more than 100 cameras to those already in place. To the tune of $2.25 million, officials say these cameras will work to make tourists, students, and Atlanta residents feel safe. [Read more…]

Filed Under: criminal law Tagged With: crime, criminal justice, surveillance

Georgia Official Says “Decriminalize Mental Illness”

July 19, 2012

When mental health institutions closed up decades ago, and outpatient mental health services had to shutter their doors in recent decades due to lack of funds, many people diagnosed as mentally ill were left to fend for themselves. Many of them, without any support systems, ended up incarcerated. Now, the head of the Georgia Department of Corrections says it’s time to decriminalize mental illness. [Read more…]

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Georgia Criminal Charges

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