Atlanta police investigating video of officer kicking woman

by Jeff Jones

ATLANTA, GA – On July 26, 2021, Chief Bryant and commanders within the Atlanta Police Department became aware of a video, posted on social media, showing an Atlanta Police sergeant kicking a woman in her head. Upon reviewing the video, the actions of the sergeant appear to be unacceptable and we are also concerned with the apparent lack of reaction from another officer present during the incident.

The decision was made to immediately relieve both employees from duty. The sergeant was placed on suspension without pay and the officer was placed on administrative assignment.

The Atlanta Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards (OPS) was directed to open an investigation into the actions of all employees on-scene and their investigation is to be expedited. The actions of those in the video appear to fall outside our standards and training. However, it is important for the Office of Professional Standards to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the facts surrounding this incident.

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Chief Bryant will monitor the progress of this expedited investigation and review the findings to determine the proper course of action.


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