Police officers in DeKalb County will soon have some extra cash in their pockets, according to county officials on Thursday.

DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was given two choices: resign or face termination. Ramos sat down with Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne and said she wants to clear up ...

Beginning today, hundreds of DeKalb County police officers are benefitting from a pay increase. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochrane-Johnson wanted to give officers big raises, plus stipends to ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos, the first woman to lead the department, says she is stepping down from the role. She said in a statement Thursday it has "been an ...

In 2024, DeKalb police saw a 13% decrease in violent crime and property crime, Ramos said. So far this year, DeKalb officers have seen a 77.3% reduction in homicides over this time last year.

DeKalb County officers to receive major pay raises, with police recruits starting at $61,000 and senior officers earning up to $70,000. Additional public safety initiatives include a $500 monthly ...

CEO Cochran-Johnson announced new recruiting and retention initiatives for police officers, including better compensation. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos ...