Atlanta Police Foundation Inc

THE MISSION OF THE ATLANTA POLICE FOUNDATION IS TO MAKE ATLANTA THE SAFEST AND MOST INVITING CITY FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND VISITORS.

*SECURE NEIGHBORHOODS*COMMUNITY POLICING IS A CORE PRINCIPLE OF THE ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO BE MOST EFFECTIVE IT SHOULD BE LED BY OFFICERS WHO LIVE WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. APFS SECURE NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM IS AIMED AT PROVIDING PATHWAYS FOR ATLANTA POLICE OFFICERS TO ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE IN-CITY RESIDENCY FROM THE EARLIEST POINT IN THEIR CAREER. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, THE PROGRAM OFFERS BELOW MARKET APARTMENT LIVING FOR POLICE RECRUITS, SUBSIDIZED COURTESY OFFICER RENTAL UNITS AND FOR-PURCHASE SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN CRIME CHALLENGED NEIGHBORHOODS. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH THEIR NEIGHBORS THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEANS SUCH AS YOUTH MENTORSHIP, EXTRA SECURITY PATROLLING AND NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ATTENDANCE. THESE ENGAGEMENTS ARE DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE MUTUAL SUPPORT AND UNDERSTANDING, IMPROVE DEPARTMENT CULTURE AND REDUCE CRIME. IN 2022 APF CONTINUED ITS EFFORT TO GROW ITS PORTFOLIO OF OFFICER HOMES, BY CONSTRUCTING AND SELLING ANOTHER 10 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES. APF IS FAST APPROACHING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ITS 50TH HOME AND HAS HAD MORE THAN 75 ATLANTA POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION. THAT NUMBER WILL CONTINUE TO GROW RAPIDLY AS NEW RECRUIT CLASSES CYCLE THROUGH APFS FIRST MULTI-UNIT OFFERING (UNITY PLACE), WHICH OPENED ITS DOORS IN FEBRUARY OF 2022.

*AT-PROMISE*APFS AT-PROMISE INITIATIVE ENTERED ITS FIFTH YEAR OF OPERATIONS IN 2022. THE PROGRAMS MISSION IS TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM CRIMINAL ACTIVITY TOWARDS A PRODUCTIVE LIFE OUTSIDE THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. YOUTH WHO ARE REFERRED TO THE PROGRAM RECEIVE A CUSTOMIZED PLAN OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE YOUTH. THESE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOLLOWING A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC ASSESSMENT WHICH IS PERFORMED ON EVERYONE WHO ENTERS THE PROGRAM. APF WORKS WITH MORE THAN 30 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES WHO APPLY THE APPROPRIATE PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE TO EACH INDIVIDUAL CASE, ENSURING RELEVANCE AND A PERSONALIZED APPROACH.THE WESTSIDE AT-PROMISE CENTER HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE AUGUST 2017, SERVING MORE THAN 1800 YOUTH. THE SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE SUCH AS TUTORING, GED CLASSES, STEAM INSTRUCTIONS AND HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, MUSIC, DIGITAL MEDIA, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.IN 2020, APF OPENED ITS SECOND AT-PROMISE CENTER, LOCATED ON METROPOLITAN PARKWAY ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF ATLANTA, AND OPENED ITS THIRD AT-PROMISE CENTER IN MARCH 2022, ON THE CAMPUS OF THE WALTER AND ANDREW YOUNG FAMILY YMCA ON CAMPBELLTON ROAD IN SOUTHWEST ATLANTA.AT-PROMISE STATISTICSRECIDIVISM RATE: 5%NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO GRADUATED IN 2022: 100%NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO RECEIVED A GED IN 2022: 10NUMBER OF YOUTH WHO RECEIVED A JOB (OF THOSE WHO APPLIED): 88%

*OFFICER PROGRAMS*NO PROGRAM IS MORE IMPERATIVE TO APDS SUCCESS THAN APFS OFFICER SUPPORT PROGRAM. APDS PROFESSIONALISM, REPUTATION AND STAFFING DIRECTLY BENEFIT FROM THE EFFORT AND FUNDS GENERATED BY THE PROGRAM. NATIONALLY, POLICE ATTRITION AND HIRING ARE IN DIRE STRAITS IN 2022, AND ATLANTA IS CONTENDING WITH THOSE SAME ISSUES. APFS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RECRUIT NEW TALENT, WHILE MAINTAINING THE DEDICATED AND WELL QUALIFIED POLICE PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK FOR THE AGENCY TODAY.A. ATLANTA POLICE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTETHE ATLANTA POLICE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION FOR APD OFFICERS WHO SEEK PROMOTION TO HIGHER LEADERSHIP POSITIONS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. ALL APD RECRUITS MUST COMPLETE TIER I OF THE PROGRAM. TIERS II V ARE REQUIRED COMPONENTS OF APDS PROMOTIONAL PROCESS, WITH THE FINAL TIER BEING DEDICATED TO ONLY THOSE WHO DEMONSTRATE THE CAPACITY OF BECOMING A POLICE CHIEF. THE PROGRAM HAS A DEDICATED AND SCHOLARLY TEAM WHOSE FOCUS IS TO ENSURE THAT THE TRAINING OFFERED IS BEST IN CLASS AND FOCUSED ON LEADERSHIP.B. SCHOLARSHIPSIN 2022, APF PROVIDED FINANCIAL AID TO MORE THAN 20 APD OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES BY WAY OF TUITION REIMBURSEMENTS AND ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRAINING. THESE REIMBURSEMENTS ALLOW OFFICERS TO OBTAIN UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREES IN A VARIETY OF DISCIPLINES THAT ULTIMATELY SUPPORT A MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PROFESSIONAL APD. IN EXCHANGE FOR THESE FUNDS, RECIPIENTS AGREE TO EXTEND THEIR EMPLOYMENT COMMITMENTS WITH APD FOR AN ADDITIONAL 3 YEARS, THUS HELPING TO IMPROVE ATTRITION NUMBERS AND EXTENDING THE VALUE THOSE EMPLOYEES OFFER.C. RECRUITMENTIN 2022, APD HIRED 187 NEW OFFICERS, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 50 MORE THAN THE PRIOR YEAR. APD CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE TO MEET IS HIRING GOAL OF 250 OFFICERS PER YEAR, WHICH IS NECESSARY TO REALISTICALLY RETURN TO FULLY AUTHORIZED STRENGTH WITHIN 3 YEARS. IN 2022 APF LAUNCHED THE BUILD THE FORCE CAMPAIGN IN AN EFFORT TO SUPPORT APDS HIRING INITIATIVE. THE PROGRAM SEEKS PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO FUND THE HIRING INCENTIVES NECESSARY TO RECRUIT NEW OFFICERS IN TODAYS COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET. THE PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY RAISED MONEY TO HIRE MORE THAN 100 NEW OFFICERS IN 2022, AND THOSE DOLLARS WILL BE APPLIED AS THE RECRUITS ONBOARD WITH APD.D. LIFE INSURANCETHANKS TO THE PHILANTHROPY OF THE CONGREGATION OF PEACHTREE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, EVERY APD, ATLANTA FIRE RESCUE OFFICER, FULTON COUNTY SHERRIF IS COVERED BY A $100,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY IF HE/SHE IS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. THIS PROGRAM UNDERSCORES THE WELLSPRING OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT APF SEEKS TO UNCOVER FOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO PUT THEIR LIVES ON THE LINE FOR ALL OF US. THIS HAS BEEN A LONG-STANDING OFFERING MADE CONSISTENTLY POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF THE CHURCHS LEADERSHIP AND CONGREGATION.