Atlanta committee backs resolution to boost diversion use, asks APD for monthly reporting
The Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee voted to advance a substitute resolution urging the Atlanta Police Department to prioritize community-based diversion for eligible low-level offenses and provide monthly transparency on diversion use; speakers from Fulton County, public health and advocacy groups urged action ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Chair Andrea Boone opened the Public Safety and Legal Administration Committee meeting on Feb. 23, 2026, where the committee advanced a substitute resolution asking the Atlanta Police Department to align enforcement with city policy favoring pre-arrest diversion and to report monthly on diversion metrics.
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