(Oct.1, 2024)– The Atlanta Police Foundation (APF) invites neighborhood leaders and community stakeholders to a special home showing at 730 Dill Ave on Oct. 1 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., showcasing the transformation of a once notorious drug house into a newly renovated home available for purchase by an Atlanta Police Department (APD) officer as part of the Secure Neighborhoods program.
This property holds significant historical value, as it was once a center of violent crime, including a stabbing and a killing. According to police records, the residence generated numerous community complaints, leading to nine search warrants for illegal drug activity. The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office ultimately seized the property after a three-day trial, following rampant criminal activity at the address.
In a major step toward revitalizing the community, the property was sold to the Atlanta Police Foundation, which has since renovated the home. Now, it stands as a symbol of safety and progress, soon to be owned by an APD officer who will live in the neighborhood they serve.
Home showing details:
- Date: Oct. 1, 2024
- Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Location: 730 Dill Ave, Atlanta, GA
The Secure Neighborhoods program, spearheaded by APF, aims to strengthen communities by providing police officers with affordable housing options within the city they protect, fostering closer relationships between law enforcement and the public.
Media representatives are invited to cover the event and learn more about the Secure Neighborhoods program and the significance of this remarkable renovation.
To confirm attendance or request interviews, please contact:
Nikki Glanton
VP, Communications & Public Affairs
Atlanta Police Foundation
404.586.0180
mediainquiry@atlantapolicefoundation.org
We look forward to seeing you there!
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About the Atlanta Police Foundation: The Atlanta Police Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that brings together private sector leaders from the business and philanthropic communities to support public safety initiatives designed to make Atlanta the safest large city in the nation. Its unique public sector/private sector partnership is focused on reducing crime and ensuring that Atlanta’s law enforcement professionals have the resources, incentives, and training to sustain a highly motivated police force that meets the demands of 21st-century policing. APF programs include the @Promise Youth Initiative, Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, Atlanta Police Leadership Institute, Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta, Connect Atlanta camera program, Repeat Offender Commission, and Secure Neighborhoods program. APF funds, supports, and implements programs to create a safe and equitable environment for all Atlanta residents. To learn more, visit atlantapolicefoundation.org. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.