By Alexis Stevens
Source The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Monday announced that interim police chief Darin Schierbaum would become the city’s next top cop.
Schierbaum had been serving as interim chief since the June retirement of Rodney Bryant. Dickens announced his decision at a news conference.
“Chief Schierbaum shares my vision for public safety in Atlanta,” Dickens said. “He has earned my trust, the respect of our community, and the support of the women and men of the Atlanta Police Department. A proponent of 21st century policing, Chief Schierbaum will continue building deep ties between the Atlanta police and the community they serve.”
Schierbaum will become Atlanta’s 26th chief. He has been a member of the department for 20 years.
“This position is vitally important for all Atlantans, so we conducted a national search and sought input from a broad array of residents,” Dickens said. “After interviewing several diverse, high-caliber finalists for the position, I was happy, but not surprised, to find that we had the right candidate already at the post. Over the last five months, Chief Schierbaum and I have spoken nearly every single day about how the Atlanta Police Department is working to enhance safety in our communities.
“During his service as interim chief, we have seen crime drop, significant arrests of gang leaders, and partnership with the community increase. I thank Chief Schierbaum for his willingness to serve and look forward to continuing our partnership to continue building one safe city, with one bright future, together.”
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