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Public SafetyBriefs The Decatur Police Department has released its first data since it began tracking the demographics of persons stopped by the police on Aug. 1. The first quarterly report shows that the racial make-up of those involved in police-initiated stops mirrors the racial make-up of Decatur, DeKalb County and the City of Atlanta, which shares a border with Decatur. Quarterly reports will be released and posted to decaturpolice.com.“It is still very early, but the police department’s tracking of demographic data of persons stopped by the police, whether on foot, bicycle or in a motor vehicle, seems to be working well,” said Decatur Mayor Jim Baskett. “The City Commission believes this and all the data collected by the Decatur Police Department are key to ensuring our city’s police department remains the responsible team of dedicated professionals that Decatur expects and deserves.” In addition to recording the race of individuals stopped by the police, the Decatur Police Department tracks citizen complaints, use of force by officers and police pursuits of suspects. This week, all Decatur Police officers and the city’s management team completed a diversity program led by trainers from the Anti-Defamation League’s A World of Difference Institute (ADL.org). Atlanta Police Chief George Turner was recently elected as one of the Eastern Region Representatives of the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA). Turner’s two year term, which begins in January, will see hime work alongside Chief Jane Castor from Tampa, as they co-serve as Eastern Region Representatives. The Atlanta Police Department’s Mounted Patrol Unit have graduated Officer Vrndavana Holden and Officer Christopher Pellegrino after 12 weeks of rigorous training, which took place at the APD Mounted Patrol Barn in Grant Park. The officers learned the basic fundamentals of horsemanship, how to care for the horses and barn facilities, as well as understanding and working with the temperament of the horses. They have also learned to navigate all types of terrains and environments throughout the city. ESI Pe^Picks Thunder tasted the sweet life at PAWS Atlanta’s summer camp. He was groomed, walked, shampooed, petted, tickled and the kids couldn’t get enough of him. Thunder wants that again: to be special, and wanted. He is an eager, intelligent, affectionate and playful dog. Thunder likes kids and dogs, though he can be a little “chatty” on walks. All he needs is a chance. To adopt Thunder or any of the other available dogs and cats searching for a home, visit pawsatlanta.org or stop by the shelter at 5287 Covington Highway in Decatur. Pet Briefs * * * * * *•' * David York has opened the sixth Barking Hound Village (barkinghoundvillage.com) location in Inman Park at 745 Edgewood Ave. featuring grooming and daycare. Future plans include a boarding facility. Along with grooming services, the location also offers specialty dog foods, treats and toys for every canine on your holiday gift list. The seventh annual Reindog Parade will be held on Dec. 6 - the only day of the year that four-legged pals are allowed to set paw in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. During the event, which begins at 11 a.m., pups clad in their finest holiday attire will parade across a stage before a panel of judges to compete for prizes - or just to show off for fun. Categories include Best Puppy, Best Adult, Best Botanical, Best Dog-Owner Dress-alike, Best Dog Pack, and ultimately, Best in Show. Emceeing the competition will be Atlanta resident Victoria Stilwell, host of the Animal Planet cable TV show “It’s Me or the Dog,” and Atlanta TV and radio personality Holly Firfer. A Doggie Expo will offer canine-related products, services and information, warm refreshments will be available under the Pup Tent, and participants may have photos of their dogs made with botanical Saint Nick. Pre-registration is encouraged by Dec. 2. The cost, in addition to regular Garden admission, is $15 per dog, or $18 at the door (maximum two dogs per owner). For more information, visit atlantabotanicalgarden.org. ESI Improve Your Quality of Life! 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