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APD reports citywide crime down 8%; homicide down 26% but pedestrian robberies remain a concern
Summary
Deputy Chief Charles Hampton told the committee that overall crime was down 8% year-to-date and homicide down 26%, while pedestrian robberies continued to be a problem; the department cited recent enforcement operations that led to arrests and gun seizures ahead of major events.
Deputy Chief Charles Hampton told the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee on Sept. 22 that Atlanta Police Department statistics show an overall reduction in crime but persistent public-safety challenges in certain categories.
"Overall crime is down 8%," Hampton said, adding that "Homicide is down 26%." He told the…
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