Why DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is stepping down | In her own words
Outgoing DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos says she was “completely surprised" by the county's decision to part ways with her.
DeKalb police chief reveals details behind forced resignation
On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” DeKalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos talked with show host Rose Scott about her tenure with the police department and the circumstances surrounding her departure.
DeKalb police chief says she was relieved of duties despite drop in crime
DeKalb County’s first female police chief says the choice to step down was made for her. Mirtha Ramos was called into the CEO’s office and told to step away from her duties, effective immediately.
DeKalb police chief says she was given 2 options: resign or be terminated
She said she’s accomplished a lot in her 5 years in DeKalb County but wants most of the credit to go to the exceptional officers who work to keep the county safe even as their numbers decline.
Was the DeKalb County police chief forced out?
DeKalb County's former police chief is now speaking out revealing she was forced out of the position. Mirtha Ramos says she was given 21 days to resign or be fired. It comes after the DeKalb County CEO announced Ramos had been placed on administrative leave.
DeKalb County police chief out amid efforts to bolster officer recruitment
Newly elected Dekalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson says Police Chief Mirtha Ramos has been placed on paid leave but gave no details, citing it as a personnel matter.
DeKalb County Police Chief has until March to decide if she will resign or be terminated
Chief Ramos said she was surprised by the leadership shakeup.
DeKalb County to invest $10.4 million in police recruitment, increase officer pay
Officers at the DeKalb County Police Department are likely to see higher salaries as the county works to recruit more personnel and increase recruitment.
Atlanta News First at 7: Former DeKalb police chief addresses sudden departure from agency
Former Dekalb County Police Chief Mirtha Ramos is clearing up confusion after suddenly announcing plans to step down on Thursday. Mirtha Ramos had been the police chief of the DeKalb County Police Department since 2019 before she said she was stepping down.
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Ga. County Chief Executive Wants 'Major Hiring Spree' to Staff Police
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DeKalb County announces police raises, housing stipends to take effect March 1
A previously announced plan to increase the salaries for hundreds of DeKalb County police officers and provide new incentives ...
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 ...
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DeKalb watershed director retires amid missed deadlines, new CEO
DeKalb Watershed Management Director David Hayes is the second senior leader to step down since Loraine Cochran-Johnson took over as CEO.
Metro Atlanta police department shifting schedules of officers to improve public safety
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — Chamblee Police Department is making changes to the types of shifts officers work. Police Chief Michael ...
DeKalb Police Chief Mirtha Ramos placed on leave, says she was given 21 days to resign or be fired
The DeKalb County Police Chief speaks out after being sidelined. Mirtha Ramos talks about leadership shakeups, officer shortages, and the future of public safety.
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DeKalb CEO announces major plans to shuffle APD budget; Police chief reportedly stepping down
Big changes are coming to the DeKalb County Police Department after news that hundreds of street officer positions are vacant ...
2 men shot in chest after exchanging gunfire outside of DeKalb County gas station
Both men were taken by EMS to an area hospital for treatment of their non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting occurred ...