The Atlanta Police Department said it respects the decision of a special prosecutor not to pursue criminal charges against two of its officers in the 2020 death of Rayshard Brooks.
“We have faith in the criminal justice system, and we respect the special prosecutor’s decision in this case,” the police department said in a statement. “Both Officer Garrett Rolfe and Officer Devin Brosnan are still employed with APD. They are currently on administrative duty. Both officers will undergo Georgia POST recertification and training.”
Special prosecutor Pete Skandalakis acknowledged the decision could upset many in the Atlanta community, especially given the public outcry and protests that followed Brooks’ death in July 2020.
“But as prosecutors, we are guided by the law and by the facts, and that is what we did,” Skandalakis said.
Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journa
Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journa
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