Detention Officer Demarcus Whatley, 25, is being held at the Fulton County Jail without bond on multiple felony charges in connection with the alleged beatings of three inmates. (Fulton County Sheriff's Office)
"Detention officers have the responsibility of treating those in their custody humanely and with respect," Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat said in a statement.
He continued: "When an officer deviates from this duty, they must be held accountable. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to thoroughly investigating claims of officer misconduct. As sheriff, I remain committed to transparency and taking action swiftly and appropriately should those claims be sustained."
Whatley, who was hired as a detention officer on March 1, has been terminated by the GEORGIA SHERIFF'S DEPUTY RECRUIT ENDS UP IN JAIL WHERE HE ONCE WORKED AFTER ALLEGEDLY BEATING UP INMATE
There have been several incidents of alleged misconduct by Fulton County Jail officers in recent months, FOX 5 Atlanta reported.
In early June, Detention Officer Monique Clark was arrested after bodycam footage allegedly showed him choking a detainee at the Alpharetta Police Department until she passed out after she refused to take a mugshot.
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