ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The mission Tuesday night in South Fulton was to strengthen community relationships to improve public safety during “National Night Out.” And to do so while the department’s under a cloud of scrutiny from city leadership.

Beyond the badge, South Fulton officers show off hidden talents.

“It’s just been a wonderful event,” shared Dr. Cedric Alexander, South Fulton Interim Public Safety Director.

South Fulton’s “National Night Out” event outside World Changers Church focused on building public safety through community trust.

“We are partners together,” said Dr. Alexander. “We work together. Our community is our eyes and our ears; they give us feedback.”

It was feedback from city leadership months ago that cast a cloud over the police department, thrust

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