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DeKalb County, Chief Mirtha Ramos

DeKalb County chief of police on administrative leave, according to county CEO

Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has claimed she stepped down, but the county says she is on administrative leave.

Atlanta News First on MSN · 1d

DeKalb police chief stepping down, county officials say she’s on administrative leave

The first female and longest-serving top cop in more than two decades in DeKalb County is planning to step down.Police Chief Mirtha Ramos intends to resign after five years leading the DeKalb County Police Department,

Decaturish.com · 19h

Police arrest two men for illegally dumping tires in DeKalb County

At 2272 Lawrenceville Highway in Decatur, there’s an automotive problem behind the O’Reilly Auto Parts store that no one has been able to fix.

WSB Atlanta on MSN · 2d

DeKalb County to invest $10.4 million in police recruitment, increase officer pay

The county says they're working to fill the roughly 300 open police officer positions currently vacant at DKPD.

WXIA-TV Atlanta on MSN · 3h

DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she's stepping down

She said in a statement it was an honor to serve the last five years. The county said she was on administrative leave and that an interim chief was taking the role.

Atlanta News First on MSN21h

Atlanta News First at 7: DeKalb officials tacking police department understaffing amid leadership change

A leadership change at the DeKalb County Police Department comes amid the county wanting to increase recruitment and ...

WABE1h

Georgia homestead exemption tax law could put DeKalb sales taxes at risk

Last year, voters approved a referendum on House Bill 581, establishing a new statewide floating homestead tax exemption. The ...

WSB Radio21h

DeKalb CEO announces major plans to shuffle APD budget; Police chief reportedly stepping down

Big changes are coming to the DeKalb County Police Department after news that hundreds of street officer positions are vacant ...

A missing man’s remains were found on I-20. Now, a DeKalb man has been found guilty of his murder

The DA said the suspect's internet history revealed he had searched “self-defense definition,” "manslaughter,” and “homicide” ...

FOX 5 Atlanta on MSN7h

DeKalb County DA's Office hosts 10th annual Love Run 5K to raise awareness

The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office is taking action with its annual Love Run 5K, an event aimed at raising ...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d

‘Major hiring spree’ needed to staff police force, DeKalb CEO says

DeKalb County’s chief executive is looking to bolster pay and benefits for police officers, hoping to improve recruitment and retention and stem the county’s spending on triple overtime.

Metro Atlanta police forces get creative amid struggle to retain officers

The lack of officers in many Metro Atlanta police forces has led to slower response times and more pressure on those serving. However, Alexander said getting creative and building trust can go a long ...

Decaturish.com5h

State homestead exemption tax law could put DeKalb sales taxes at risk

Last year, voters approved a referendum on House Bill 581, which establishes a new statewide floating homestead tax exemption ...

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