Fulton County Detention Officer Fired; Faces Assault, Battery Charges

ATLANTA, GA — A Fulton County detention officer is facing more than 12 charges after being accused of aiding and abetting and neglecting to protect an inmate from bodily harm, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said in a news release Friday.

Reynard Trotman is charged on suspicion of seven counts of violation of oath by public officer, two counts of aggravated assault, two counts of battery, one count of reckless conduct, one count of cruelty to inmate and one count of conspiracy to commit felony, authorities said.

Trotman was arrested Thursday and fired from the sheriff's office, authorities said. He joined the sheriff's office in July 2022.

He is accused of aiding and abetting during the commission of a crime and of failing to render aid or protecting an inmate from physical harm, authorities said.

Specific details that led to the charges are not known.

“The acts of this detention officer do not reflect the mission of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office. Any officer who violates their sworn oath not only brings discredit upon themselves but also exacerbates the critical staffing challenges that law enforcement agencies around the country are working to overcome," Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat said in the release.

"As sheriff of Fulton County, I am committed to transparency and to holding each and every employee accountable to protect and serve every member of our community, including those in our custody. Being a detention officer is an incredibly difficult job, but there is no excuse for the behavior that led to this arrest. The actions of this one individual are certainly not a reflection of the men and women of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office who show up to work each and every day and conduct their duties with professionalism, respect and integrity.”