Safety/Patrol Committee Overview
 
The primary role of the PBA Safety & Patrol Committee is to monitor and enhance neighborhood safety through awareness, crime prevention, and collaboration with local law enforcement.
 
Safety/Patrol Committee Co-Chairs: Brad Meyer, Alex Oliver
 
Quick Links:

Create an Incident Report; this is a crucial step to ensure accurate information gets to PBA leadership
Recent Safety Alerts + Subscribe to Alerts
APD Cobra Crime Reports
APD Daily Crime Data - Search by APD Zone, Neighborhood or NPU (PBA is NPU-C)
Calling 911, What You Need To Know
Volunteer for the Safety/Patrol Committee
e-Bike Etiquette (on streets and the Beltline paths)
 
 
PBA Safety/Patrol Committee Responsibilities
  • Oversee the PBA Safety/Patrol to ensure consistent and effective coverage (Patrols work 5 hours per day/7 days a week/365 days per year.  Hours vary daily.)
  • Inform members about criminal activity in the neighborhood
  • Educate members on crime prevention and personal safety techniques
  • Collaborate with Atlanta Police Department Zone 2 officers to enhance crime prevention efforts
  • Coordinate neighborhood safety initiatives with those of nearby communities
 
PBA Safety/Patrol Duties
Headed by: Jeff Baxter, Captain - Atlanta Police Department
 
The PBA Safety/Patrol provides daily patrol coverage in 5-hour shifts. Schedules are adjusted to respond to crime patterns, neighborhood events, and other factors. Patrol frequency is increased during high-risk periods, such as Super Bowl weekend and the holiday season (Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day).
The Safety & Patrol Committee works closely with Captain Baxter to monitor and adjust patrol schedules as needed. Additional patrols can be authorized in response to heightened security concerns.
 
Out-of-Town Home Checks
The PBA Safety Patrol offers daily home checks for residents who are out of town.
Safety/Patrol On-Duty Phone: 404-242-3321 (officers are on-duty 5 hrs. a day / 7 days/week - hours vary).
Out-of-town Home Check notices must be submitted via Secure Form on the PBA Safety / Patrol Page. 
Important: Safety/Patrol phone numbers are available only to current PBA members.
If you live in the neighborhood and would like to benefit from these safety & patrol services, we encourage you to join PBA.