Earlier suggestions that multiple officers from each zone had walked off the job were inaccurate. The department is experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift. We have enough resources to maintain operations & remain able to respond to incidents.— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) June 18, 2020
FOX News: Atlanta police see 'higher than usual number of call outs' after charges announced against officers
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.
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WNU Editor: The Atlanta Police are denying these reports .... Atlanta Police refute claims of police walkout, protesters stage sleep-in (CBS 46). This is an evolving news story, and will be updated if the situation changes.
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