Instead, Governor Tony Evers gave counties the green light to defund Wisconsin's police departments. "Wisconsin families are desperate for a leader whose top priority is keeping their communities safe. Tony Evers on crime and police funding.Īs Republicans were still picking Tim Michels as their nominee to face Evers, the Republican Governors Association sent an email blast to Wisconsin reporters on Jthat contained this quote from spokeswoman Maddie Anderson: It does not store any personal data.Heading into November, look for Republicans to hammer Democratic Gov. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. MPD also recently achieved state law enforcement certification, a complex process established to ensure agencies are held to the highest standards of ethics and safety and are compliant with the law and current policing procedures.Īnd just this week, MPD was awarded the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) 2023 Rail Security Gold Award for heavy rail stations for its outstanding security programs, specifically the Joint Bike Patrol Team partnership with the Atlanta Police Department. Additionally, MPD partners with Hope Atlanta to provide support and resources to unsheltered individuals on the system. MPD reports a 17 percent reduction in Part 1 crimes (violent and property crimes), and a 42 percent reduction in operator assaults.Įnforcement of MARTA’s Ride with Respect Program resulted in over 5,000 temporary or yearlong system suspensions for violators and over 70 permanent bans. MPD engages in a range of activities to ensure the safety and security of the system and the surrounding communities, including patrols, investigations, community outreach, partnerships, and collaborative efforts with local agencies. With the generous support of this grant from Governor Kemp, the MARTA Police Department will continue to evolve and adapt, ensuring it effectively anticipates the needs of our customers and upholds a safe and secure environment,” said MARTA General Manager and CEO Collie Greenwood. “MARTA remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering dependable, efficient, and secure transit to the region.
“This grant from Governor Kemp will enable us to bolster our resources and enhance our ability to provide effective law enforcement services, further strengthening our partnership with the community.” “The MARTA Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety and security of our valued customers and the communities we serve,” said MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher. The grant will be used to facilitate the recruitment and hiring of qualified law enforcement officials, expand the existing force, and support MPD’s proactive and strategic law enforcement strategies and safety measures.
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Police Department (MPD) has received a $1.4 million grant from Governor Brian Kemp through the American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Fund Public Safety and Community Violence Reduction Grant Program.
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