DeKalb County’s 1st female police chief off job

DeKalb County’s first female police chief off the job
Ramos was the department’s first female and longest-serving police chief in over 20 years. Former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond hired Ramos in 2019 after she spent 22 years in the Miami-Dade Police Department.
DeKalb County chief of police claims she is stepping down, status uncertain
Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first female and longest-serving DeKalb County police chief in more than 20 years, has reportedly stepped down after 5 years, according to a press release.
DeKalb police chief's resignation sparks confusion
Although Ramos claimed she has stepped down, the county says she is on administrative leave.
STREAM LIVE: DeKalb County CEO addresses police staffing, retention amid chief being placed on leave
Police Chief Mirtha Ramos intends to resign after five years leading the DeKalb County Police Department, according to a statement from a PR firm representing her. County officials told Atlanta News First that Ramos is on administrative leave.
FULL: DeKalb County police press conference
DeKalb County holds press conference to talk about leadership change and recruitment.
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos, first woman to lead DKPD, says she's stepping down
Chief Ramos became the DeKalb County Police Department chief in 2019 after more than two decades with the Miami-Dade Police Department in Florida.
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DeKalb County Schools police conduct active shooter drills
Police in DeKalb County participated in dozens of active shooter simulations at Lakeside High School. Students and staff are ...
'Jurisdiction doesn't matter' | DeKalb County Schools Police hold active shooter training with partner agencies
On Wednesday, DeKalb County Schools hosted a dozen agencies at Lakeside High School for a collaborative active shooter and mass casualty training.
DeKalb County Schools to hold active shooter response training exercises today
DeKalb County residents in the area around Lakeside High School, don’t be alarmed if you hear sirens and other loud noises ...
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Atlanta News First at 7: DeKalb officials tacking police department understaffing amid leadership change
A leadership change at the DeKalb County Police Department comes amid the county wanting to increase recruitment and ...
20-year-old man killed after shooting during attempted robbery at DeKalb car meet-up, four injured
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — A 20-year-old man is dead, and four others are injured after an attempted robbery escalated into a ...
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Lakeside High School in Atlanta preparing for active shooter response training exercises
There will also be local and state law enforcement agencies and first responders participating in the training simulations.
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DeKalb County police receive nearly $150,000 grant from Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
DeKalb County police said the HEAT grants are used by specialized traffic enforcement units all over Georgia and is used in areas with the highest rates of traffic crashes, injuries and ...