Two Atlanta Officers Suspended For Kicking Handcuffed Woman In The Head

Two Atlanta Police Officers Have Been Suspended After Being Caught On Video Kicking Handcuffed Woman In The Head

Two Atlanta police officers have been suspended after a viral video on Instagram shows one of the officers kicking a woman in the head while the other one literally just stands there and does nothing.

According to AJC, Chief Rodney Bryant caught wind about the Monday and immediately took action and suspended the sergeant and the officer who just stood there.

‘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.

 

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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, with the sergeant placed on unpaid suspension and the officer 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.

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