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Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum over the course of his career

Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

10/17/2019 -- Atlanta, Georgia -- Atlanta Police Zone 5 Commander, Major Darin Schierbaum, talks about scooter enforcement in his office, Thursday, October 17, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Atlanta interim Chief Darin Schierbaum speaks after he was named to direct Georgia's largest police department by Mayor Andre Dickens during the City's Safety Plan announcement at West Side Park on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

Atlanta Police Department Interim Chief Darin Schierbaum, who is gay, speaks at a vigil for LGBTQ+ victims of crime at Atlanta’s Central Library on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. The vigil was organized by the DA’s office and its LGBTQ+ advisory committee. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

New Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum is sworn in by Judge Crystal Gaines at Atlanta City Hall on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He is the city’s 26th chief of police. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

New Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum speaks during his swearing-in ceremony at Atlanta City Hall on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. He is the city’s 26th chief of police. (Arvin Temkar / arvin.temkar@ajc.com)

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Atlanta police Chief Darin Schierbaum is pictured early in his career.

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