The Atlanta Civil Service Board released the decision on Wednesday. Author: 11Alive Staff, Jonathan Raymond (11Alive) Published: 9:13 AM CDT May 5, 2021 Updated: 1:05 PM CDT May 5, 2021
ATLANTA — Garrett Rolfe, the fired Atlanta Police officer who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in a Wendy's parking lot last summer, has been reinstated by the Atlanta Civil Service Board.
"Due to the City’s failure to comply with several provisions of the Code and the information received during witnesses’ testimony, the Board concludes the Appellant was not afforded his right to due process. Therefore, the Board GRANTS the Appeal of Garrett Rolfe and revokes his dismissal as an employee of the APD."
Garrett Rolfe, Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks, Reinstated After Firing
On 5/5/21 at 12:36 PM EDT
Garrett Rolfe, the police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks last year, has been reinstated by the Atlanta Civil Service Board.
On Wednesday, the board released its decision to revoke his dismissal, stating: "Due to the City's failure to comply with several provisions of the Code and the information received during witnesses' testimony, the Board concludes the Appellant was not afforded his right to due process."
The board noted that it was not determining whether or not Brooks' actions were criminal, but rather hearing the appeals of firings and other employment actions taken against public city employees.
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Show Transcript TO ENFORCE THE LAW DURING AN UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY. VICKI: THE LMPD CHIEF IS DEFENDING HER DECISION OF FIRING OFFICERS AT HER PREVIOUS JOB IN ATLANTA. IVORY STREETER AND MARK GARDNER WERE FIRED AFTER VIDEO SHOWED THEY PULLED OVER A PAIR OF COLLEGE STUDENTS. OFFICIALS SAY THEY TASTE THEM AND DRAG THEM OUT OF THE CAR. THE OFFICER SAY THEY WERE NOTIFIED THEY WERE BEING FIRED 20 MINUTES BEFORE BEING IMMEDIATELY DISMISSED. THE BOARD DECIDED THE DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED TO GIVE THEM 10 DAYS NOTICE MORE ABOUT THEM TO ISSUE A RESPONS