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From the City of Atlanta:
May 5, 2021
The Civil Service Board (CSB) has reversed the termination of officer Garrett Rolfe only on the basis that it was not done in accordance with the Atlanta City Code. It is important to note that the CSB did not make a determination as to whether officer Rolfe violated Atlanta Police Department policies. In light of the CSB's rulings, APD will conduct an assessment to determine if additional investigative actions are needed.
Officer Rolfe has criminal charges related to this incident and will remain on administrative leave until those charges are resolved.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms issued the following statement:
"Given the volatile state of our city and nation last summer, the decision to terminate this officer, after he fatally shot Mr. Brooks in the back, was the right thing to do. Had immediate action not been taken, I firmly believe that the public safety crisis we experienced during that time would have been significantly worse."
This press release was produced by the City of Atlanta. The views expressed are the author's own.
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