APS welcomes new officer as part of school safety initiative [Video]

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department added a new officer to its ranks as part of a new initiative aimed at increasing safety in schools across the district. 

Ofc. Kina Lang is the first graduate of a new program designed to send qualified candidates to law enforcement academies to get certified.

It’s a way to ensure schools are protected by officers who are both highly trained and dedicated to working with students.

“I feel amazing. I went through ten weeks of training, and I did it,” Lang said, visibly excited about the accomplishment.o

On Friday, Lang took a significant step in her career, walking across the stage at her swearing-in ceremony as her new role officially began.

Lang’s journey into law enforcement didn’t begin in …