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Deadly crash reignites debate over Georgia State Patrol’s pursuit practices
A Georgia State Patrol chase that that killed a 19-year-old bystander in Atlanta last week thrust the agency into the middle of a public debate about police pursuits.
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Advocates seek to curb GSP high-speed chases after Atlanta bystander killed
Chase that killed bystander in Atlanta's Little Five Points spurs calls for 'immediate' Georgia State Patrol reforms.
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Atlanta chief backs citizen review of police deadly force
Follow on to an AJC investigation into failure of citizen review board to probe cases of police deadly force. Police chief supports its oversight role and pledges cooperation.
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Fizz, anonymous gossip app, attracts chatter and cyberbullying
At schools across Atlanta, Fizz collects GIFs, polls and posts where students comment and engage in daily banter that routinely turns into bullying.
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How metro Atlanta’s 911 systems evolved after series of tragedies
Fewer emergency callers are placed on long holds as metro Atlanta 911 agencies improve staffing problems and technology breakdowns.
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Georgia AI-generated child pornography case spurs legislative action
The issue came to Georgia with the arrest of a Pepsi vendor who took advantage of his access to a local high school to take photos of girls he encountered.
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Citizen board yields to council demands for more police oversight
Changes eyed to handling of Atlanta police deadly force
GSP’s aggressive pursuit culture endangers public like few other state agencies in the country, AJC finds
The major takeaways from the AJC's investigation of the GSP's pursuit policies and how they affect bystanders
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Student victims of vendor accused of using AI to turn their images into porn file lawsuit
Student victims of vendor accused of using AI to turn their images into child porn file lawsuit
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Bystanders, passengers injured in Ga. State Patrol pursuits have few legal protections
Georgia's Department of Public Safety, including GSP, is often shielded from lawsuits, giving the agency wide discretion in chases.