Crime & Safety
DeKalb Police Chief Addresses Homicide Record, Shares 2022 Goals
DeKalb police chief says 2022 goals will include hiring more officers and addressing retention efforts.
DEKALB COUNTY, GA — DeKalb County police are experiencing a staffing shortage at the same time the county set a homicide record for the second year, reported the Atlanta-Journal Constitution.
Mirtha Ramos, DeKalb’s police chief, shared the department’s 2022 goals in a Tuesday Q&A. Those include hiring 100 new officers, a possible pay increase for staff and addressing retention.
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