The most effective tool in the fight against crime is police visibility. 

The APF Recruitment Program provides APD the support needed to effectively recruit and hire quality applicants to maintain a low vacancy rate and to ensure a maximum police presence on the streets of Atlanta.

Through the Recruitment Program, the Atlanta Police Foundation has joined forces with APD to support them in reaching recruitment goals by assisting with advertising and branding for the Department.     
 
Between 2003 and 2008, the Atlanta Police Force grew from 1,433 officers to 1,784, largely as a result of the APF Recruitment Program.  During that time, violent crime decreased 38%, the overall crime rate went down 21%, and Atlanta dropped from the 2nd most violent city in Atlanta to 16th.

For more information, visit the Atlanta Police Department Recruitment Page, consult the APD recruitment web site or contact Grant Hawkins at the Atlanta Police Foundation, 404.586.0180 or ghawkins@atlantapolicefoundation.org.