HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — A traffic stop in Henry County sparked outrage after body camera footage of the encounter went viral, racking up more than three million views. At the center of the controversy is Clayton County Schools Lieutenant Derek McClendon, a supervisor for nine middle and high school resource officers.
The incident happened in February, but 11Alive News wasn’t alerted to the encounter until last month. The viewer inquiry wanted to know what happened after the stop. The district website shows McClendon is still on the job, despite social media posts calling for his resignation. So, did the officer face any disciplinary action?
11Alive News learned yes, McClendon did receive disciplinary action…