Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center [Video]

Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project. 

At least one member of the Atlanta City Council expressed concerns that his district is suffering because of the high number of officers assigned to security detail at the 85-acre site. 

District 12 Councilman Antonio Lewis insists crimes are taking place in his district and he wants Zone 3 officers back in the community keeping neighborhoods safe. 

“So, I’ve been giving addresses to the major. We got three murders last week. My uncle got shot two months ago at an address. I gave the major the address,” Lewis complained. 

Lewis is frustrated. He says he is watching crime literally happening in his district, while officers are still being assigned to protect the almost $110-million project that will attract first responders from all over the Southeast. 

Lewis says he is concerned about southeast Atlanta. 

“I’ve been reaching out to my major in my district, and I’m not satisfied with …