The presence of police officers living in the communities they protect and serve is one of the most inherent forms of community-oriented policing - a policing philosophy adopted by the Atlanta Police Department that engages law enforcement and the community as collaborative partners in problem-solving and preventing crime.

Background

In 2010, the Atlanta Police Foundation made a commitment to strategically develop and channel resources toward increasing police visibility - a critical priority aimed at making the Atlanta Police Department a best-in-class law enforcement agency, and the City of Atlanta a safer city. 

In support of APF's commitment, 2011 marked the launch of the APF Housing Incentive Program - a strategic public safety initiative to increase police visibility in Atlanta neighborhoods, by way of housing incentives to encourage more Atlanta police officers to live in the city.

The Opportunity

At present, approximately 19% of Atlanta police officers live inside city limits.  Increasing police visibility not only deters crime, but also improves the community's perception of safety.  Both play a vital role in stabilizing Atlanta neighborhoods and creating a safer place to live.

The aggressive hiring efforts of the Atlanta Police Department to reach 2000 officers in 2013, coupled with the current economic demand to stimulate the housing market, have provided a tremendous opportunity to significantly increase the number of Atlanta police officers living within city limits by 2015.

Our Strategy

Through the support of our donors, partners, and community stakeholders, the APF Housing Incentive Program has created a comprehensive, incentive-driven model that has attracted 125 new officers to the city in two years - increasing the total number of officers that live in the city by 30% since 2010.  

Resources include:

• Discounted Rentals
• Purchase Incentives
• Courtesy Officer Units
• Relocation Bonus Incentives
• Retention Incentives
• Down Payment Assistance Programs
• ...and much more!

Get Involved

Join us in growing our selection of resources by enrolling your property for rent or sale to an Atlanta police officer, or by making a donation to the APF Housing Incentive Program to help us increase police visibility in your building, neighborhood, and community. 

Thank you for doing your part to increase police presence and create a safer City of Atlanta.  We appreciate your support!  

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Contact Us

For more information, please contact Stephanie Cruse, Director of Housing:

(404) 586-0180 (office)

(404) 220-7581 (fax)

scruse@atlantapolicefoundation.org.