Atlanta police see 'higher than usual number of call outs' after charges announced against officers | Fox News

Atlanta police see 'higher than usual number of call outs' after charges announced against officers | Fox News

Atlanta police call out of work at ‘higher than usual’ rate after 2 officers charged in Rayshard Brooks death
Atlanta police acknowledged that a “higher than usual” number of officers called out of work after prosecutors Wednesday announced charges in the police-involved death of Rayshard Brooks but disputed claims that a large number walked off the job.

The Atlanta Police Department also insisted that despite the callouts, it still had enough resources to maintain operations and respond to calls.

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard Jr. on Wednesday announced 11 charges against fired former Officer Garrett Rolfe, including felony murder, and three charges against Officer Devin Brosnan, who has been reassigned. Rolfe could face the death penalty if convicted of felony murder.

Jason Segura, president of the International Brotherhood of Police Officers Local 623, said officers were concerned over a lack of due process since Rolfe was fired immediately after the shooting instead of being suspended, pending an investigation.

Segura also accused the district attorney of having political motives for rushing the case. Click here for more. 

Other related developments:
- Attorney for fired Atlanta officer accused of murder says Rayshard Brooks 'was not running away' when he died
- Jesse Watters accuses Atlanta DA of 'political overcharge' in Brooks case
- Black Georgia sheriff says Brooks shooting was 'completely justified'
- Seattle man living in CHOP sounds alarms over safety: 'We're sitting ducks in here'