The Atlanta Police Department is facing scrutiny after allegations of a disturbing pattern of misconduct, highlighted by the recent firing of an officer accused of rape.
During a city council committee meeting, Deputy Chief Jason Smith addressed concerns about the integrity of the Atlanta Police Department following the dismissal of Officer Muhammad Muhammad, who was charged with raping a massage therapist while on duty.
“These are not bad apples – this is an indication that the barrel is rotten,” said Devin Barrington-Ward of the National Police Accountability Project.
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Deputy Chief Smith explained that the APD took immediate action upon learning of the allegations against Officer Muhammad, removing him from duty and conducting an investigation that led to his arrest and termination…