Atlanta Offers $10K Hiring Bonus to Cops Before FIFA 2026 - Atlanta races to bolster police ranks with $10,000 bonuses as World Cup security demands push the city’s limits and budget to the edge.

 

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than a year away, Atlanta is racing against time to solve a critical police staffing shortage ahead of hosting eight high-stakes matches, including a semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Offering $10,000 signing bonuses and a suite of incentives, the city’s unprecedented recruitment push aims to balance neighborhood safety with global event security amid budget challenges and soaring overtime costs.

Find out how Atlanta plans to tackle this massive policing challenge and what it means for the city’s future.