- Atlanta's plan to build a sprawling police and fire training center, 'Cop City', has become the focus of intense protest from environmentalists, activists and corporate funders.
- The City Council voted 10 to 4 in 2021 to authorize the $90 million project.
- The project includes building classrooms, a shooting range, a driving course and a 'mock city for real-world training'.
- Opponents worry the center's completion would set a dangerous precedent for law enforcement, emboldening police agencies to adopt more militaristic tactics.
- Activists have taken up residence in trees, damaged property and come into direct confrontation with the authorities.
What Is ‘Cop City’? The Atlanta Police Center Protests, Explained
Atlanta is ready to build a sprawling new police and fire training complex. Opponents argue that it would further militarize officers and destroy precious green space.
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