Atlanta Police Are Ramping Up Enforcements For NBA All Star Weekend

NBA All Star Weekend Safety Message from Deputy Chief Charles Hampton

In preparation for All-Star Weekend, the APD has made the necessary adjustments to place additional officers on the streets and has extended officer shifts to ensure we maximize our presence throughout the City to manage the influx of visitors anticipated this weekend. The Joint Operations Center will also be in operation to allow immediate coordination between our local, state, and federal partners to address any issues that may arise. Deputy Chief Charles Hampton from the Criminal Investigations Division has the following message: -The safety of residents and visitors is our number one priority. -If you engage in criminal activity or violence-expect to be arrested and go to jail. -We want all persons to return home safely after the weekend of activities. -Walk away from escalating conflicts-nothing is worth risking your freedom or taking a life. -Wear a face mask & practice social distancing. -APD is partnering with various agencies like the Atlanta Fire Rescue, the health department, and building inspectors to look into business establishments such as restaurants and clubs to ensure they are operating according to their business license classification. We want everyone to think about safety first this weekend and every weekend. If you have a dispute with a friend or acquaintance, agree to disagree and walk away. Gun violence is not the answer. Make it home to your family when this weekend is over. Think before you act. Your life and freedom matter. If you see criminal activity or want to provide tips on a crime, call 911 or call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477. Together we can make this weekend safe and enjoyable. #AtlantaPolice #MySafeATL #NBAAllSt

Posted by City of Atlanta Police Department on Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Atlanta visitors and residents-All-Star Weekend Safety Message from APD

In preparation for All-Star Weekend, the APD has moved to 12-hour shifts and canceled off days for officers assigned to the Field Operations Division, and has placed sworn administrative personnel on the street to ensure maximum police presence. The Joint Operations Center will also be in operation to allow immediate coordination between our local, state, and federal partners to address any issues that may arise. The City of Atlanta is no stranger to hosting major sporting events and the Atlanta Police Department(APD) is proud of the successes that we have seen in the past. We look to continue those efforts.  For the visitors coming to Atlanta for All-Star Weekend, please understand that the safety of our City and our citizens is our number one priority. While here we want you to know the APD and partner agencies will be patrolling our streets to monitor activity and maintain safety.  Warning: If you come here and get involved in gun violence or other criminal activity, bring bail money, as you will be arrested and go to jail. If you engage in driving while drunk, or laying drag- plan to go to jail, and if you have unsanctioned or unpermitted parties, you can expect to be held accountable. We want everyone to think about safety first this weekend and every weekend. If you have a dispute with a friend or acquaintance, agree to disagree and walk away. Live to talk and laugh another day. Gun violence is not the answer. We want you to make it back home to your family when this weekend is over. If you see criminal activity or want to provide tips on a crime, call 911 or call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477. Together we can make this weekend safe and enjoyable. #AtlantaPolice #MySafeATL #NBAAllStar

Posted by City of Atlanta Police Department on Tuesday, March 2, 2021