Investigator finds 17 Atlanta school police officers cheated on test

Ronald Applin is sworn in as Atlanta Public Schools police chief before Chief Magistrate Judge Cassandra Kirk in 2016. He recently requested an investigation of his police officers after cheating allegations surfaced. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

By Vanessa McCray

Nov 17, 2017

The Atlanta Public Schools’ police chief said disciplinary proceedings are coming for 18 employees after officers admitted to receiving answers on a state test.

Chief Ronald Applin requested an outside investigation after a WSB-TV reporter, acting on a tip, inquired about allegations of cheating on a test required to access a computerized network of state and federal criminal databases.

During the investigation, officers admitted to receiving answers from a dispatcher.

Applin said punishment could range from a written reprimand to dismissal. APS also sent the findings to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, which would determine if it should be investigated as a criminal matter.

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