Rise of the Phoenix


The APD helicopter unit uses the call sign of “Phoenix” for its aircraft (Phoenix 1 and 3). In mythology, the Phoenix is an immortal bird that cyclically regenerates. Some legends say it dies in a show of flames and combustion then rises up in new life out of the ashes. As the city of Atlanta itself rose out of the Civil War’s ashes to become a Southern symbol of power and strength, so has the aviation unit risen to meet the challenges of today.


Markevis Holloway, a six-year veteran TFO of the unit, summed it up best when he indicated, “Being the eyes in the sky over our city, it’s our job to use all the capabilities of our crew training and the aircraft to relay information in order to paint a picture and increase the situational awareness of our ground officers so that they may stay safe while serving the community and combating crime.” As long as the Phoenix flies, Atlanta’s law enforcement officers, residents, and visitors should know that everyone is safer.


52 May/June 2024


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