Fulton Detention Officer Accused Of Using Excessive Force On Detainee

ATLANTA, GA — A former Fulton County detention officer is facing criminal charges after being accused of using excessive force on a detainee, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Authorities accused Monique Clark, 31, of "willfully and intentionally" utilizing excessive force on June 5 while exchanging custody of a detainee at the Alpharetta Police Department. The sheriff's office did not detail the nature of the use of force.

“The indefensible acts of this one officer do not reflect the mission of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office,” Fulton County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Labat said in a news 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 a difficult job, but even under challenging circumstances, there is absolutely no excuse for the behavior that led to this arrest.”

Clark joined the sheriff's office in 2016 and was terminated following this incident. Clark was charged on suspicion of aggravated assault, violation of oath by public officer and reckless conduct, authorities said.

The Alpharetta Police Department will release body cam footage of the incident after completing an internal affairs investigation, authorities said.