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| Atlanta Police Department | |
| Aliases: | Atlanta PD |
| Continuity: | Real world |
| Type: | Police department |
| Status: | Active |
The Atlanta Police Department is a metropolitan police service, whose jurisdiction includes the city of Atlanta, Georgia. It was founded in the year 1848. The city shifted from its rural-based Marshal and Deputy Marshal model at the end of the 19th century. In 1873, the department was formed with 26 officers. Thomas Jones was elected the first Atlanta Chief of Police by the city council.