Atlanta police disputed claims that a large number of officers had walked off the job Wednesday after prosecutors announced charges in connection with the police-involved…
Atlanta police disputed claims that a large number of officers had walked off the job Wednesday after prosecutors announced charges in connection with the police-involved death of Rayshard Brooks — but acknowledged that a “higher than usual” number of officers called out of work.
The department added that it still has enough resources to maintain operations and respond to calls.
Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. announced 11 charges against fired former officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder — which could lead to the death penalty if he is convicted — and three charges against officer Devin Brosnan, who has been reassigned.
After Howard’s news conference announcing the charges, some critics called for officers to walk off the beat — and rumors circulated on social media that they had begun to do so.
