Increasing the number of police officers that live in the City of Atlanta ultimately increases police presence, enhances emergency preparedness, and stabilizes communities – all contributing to a safer city.

In 2010, the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) launched its Public Safety First Campaign to ensure continued focus is given to the strategic initiatives necessary to support the Mayor, the Chief of Police, and the Atlanta Police Department in the shared commitment to make Atlanta the safest and most inviting city for all its citizens, workers and visitors.  One such vital initiative is Increased Police Visibility.

Our Goal

The goal of the APF Housing Incentive Program is to significantly increase police presence in the City of Atlanta, by way of housing opportunities and incentives to motivate officers to move to the City.

At present, 22% of Atlanta police officers reside in the City.  Increasing the number of police officers that live in the city not only increases police presence, but also plays a vital role in enhancing emergency preparedness and stabilizing neighborhoods.

The Opportunity

The aggressive recruiting efforts of the Atlanta Police Department to hire 600 officers over the next 2 years, coupled with the current economic demand to stimulate the housing market, provides a tremendous opportunity to significantly increase the number of Atlanta police officers living with city limits by 2013.

Our Strategy

We are partnering with stakeholders from all sectors of the housing industry to create a comprehensive ‘menu’ of housing inventories and incentives to meet the varying needs of Atlanta police officers and neighborhoods alike.

• Discounted Purchases
• Discounted Rentals
• Courtesy Officer Units
• $1,000 - $3,000 Relocation Bonus Incentive
• Partner Matching Relocation Bonus Program
• Neighborhood Revitalization Incentives
• Down Payment Assistance Programs
• ...and much more!

Get Involved

Join us in growing our ‘menu’ 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 create additional incentives to stimulate officer relocation.

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, Housing Program Manager, at (404) 586-0180 or scruse@atlantapolicefoundation.org.