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APD reports overall crime down 11% year to date; Deputy Chief cites staffing and Operation Kidstart
3138735 · April 28, 2025
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Deputy Chief Hampton told the committee Atlanta Police Department statistics show an 11% decrease in overall crime, including a 22% decline in homicides and a 21% drop in shootings year to date; he credited hiring, equipment, and a targeted operation called Kidstart.
Deputy Chief Hampton of the Atlanta Police Department’s Special Events Division briefed the Public Safety Legal Administration Committee on April 28, reporting an 11% decrease in overall crime year to date.
Hampton said homicide is down 22% and incidents of persons shot are down 21%.…
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