by ACRB Executive Director Lee Reid According to the Oxford Languages, the world's leading dictionary publisher, respect is “a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., […]

By Atlanta Citizen Review Board Member Dr. Michael Woodard Every Atlanta resident wants to feel safe in their neighborhood. And in the event of any criminal incident, residents want to […]

When Hurt By Police by Tonya Richardson What can I do if I have been hurt by a police officer?   Know that you do have legal rights. Police brutality […]

Why File a Complaint By. S. Lee Reid II Why it is so important that you file a Complaint for officer misconduct with your local civilian oversight agency. Filing a […]

Police Accountability from A Mother’s Perspective By: Adrienne Gillis   It is a police officer’s job to protect and serve…Right?  Does that protect and serve mean only when it is […]

Trauma By. S. Lee Reid II The American Psychological Association (APA) defines trauma as an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape, or natural disaster. It further […]

Transparency By S. Lee Reid   The ACRB is committed to Transparency. Transparency is one of the agency’s foundational pillars. But what does that mean? According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, […]

By Gloria Woods The ACRB Blog Writers Club   In light of everything that’s going on across the country, I feel compelled to share a story I’ve only shared with […]