More experienced police leadership is now stepping into new roles across Atlanta neighborhoods following Wednesday’s Atlanta Police Department Pinning & Promotion Ceremony at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
The ceremony recognized officers promoted across the department — from Senior Police Officer to Deputy Chief — highlighting the people helping oversee emergency response, neighborhood safety operations, officer training, and citywide coordination efforts.
For residents, city leaders say promotions like these are about more than titles. They reflect years of experience responding to calls, working directly in communities, mentoring younger officers, and helping lead public safety efforts across Atlanta.
Representing Mayor Andre Dickens, Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Butler Burks thanked the officers and their families for their continued service to the city.
“Behind every new title is time spent working nights, answering difficult calls, mentoring new officers, missing family dinners, and showing consistency even on the hard days,” Burks said during the ceremony.
The event comes as Atlanta continues broader investments tied to the Administration’s One Safe City strategy, including officer recruitment and retention, upgraded technology, modernized training facilities, and coordinated planning ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 activities this summer.
City leaders say those efforts are intended to help improve emergency response, strengthen coordination between departments, and ensure Atlanta is prepared for both major events and everyday public safety needs in neighborhoods across the city.
The ceremony was held at the Public Safety Training Center, which recently marked its one-year anniversary. The facility includes updated training resources designed to better prepare officers for real-world emergency response situations.
Burks said the city’s expectation is that officers should have access to modern tools and training while serving Atlanta residents.
APD Chief Darin Schierbaum also addressed attendees before honorees were formally recognized alongside family members, friends, and department leadership.
