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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.
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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
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