South Fulton Mayor Releases Police Department Review

Report finds some policies 'outdated, overly complex and inconsistently applied'

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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South Fulton Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs has released the results of an administrative review into the city's police department, which found some internal affairs and disciplinary policies to be "outdated, overly complex and inconsistently applied." The 65-page report includes recommendations for creating dedicated policies for internal affairs processes and procedures, standalone disciplinary policies, resuming scheduled performance evaluations for promotions, and preparing periodic workforce reports.

Why it matters

The review aims to help the South Fulton Police Department become one of the finest agencies in the state and region by addressing shortcomings in a transparent manner that meets the expectations of residents. Improving internal policies and procedures is crucial for building public trust and ensuring fair and consistent treatment of officers.

The details

The review was compiled by Rothwell Confidential Services and included input from retired Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant and retired Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan. Key recommendations include creating standalone policies for internal affairs subject areas like sexual harassment, awards, off-duty employment, and social media use, as well as revising the department's disciplinary matrix to ensure simplicity, consistency, and alignment with best practices. The report also calls for resuming promotions with fair and transparent procedures.

  • The review was released on February 6, 2026.

The players

Carmalitha Gumbs

The mayor of South Fulton, Georgia, who released the results of the administrative review into the city's police department.

Rodney Bryant

A retired Atlanta Police Chief who was one of the reviewers for the South Fulton police department report.

Billy Grogan

A retired Dunwoody Police Chief who was one of the reviewers for the South Fulton police department report.

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What they’re saying

“Under this administration, this City is committed to transparency. Rather than concealing shortcomings, we believe in openly identifying problems so they can be solved and addressed in a transparent manner that meets the expectations of — and respects — our residents.”

— Carmalitha Gumbs, Mayor of South Fulton (11alive.com)

What’s next

The city plans to use the review as a 'roadmap to establishing the South Fulton Police Department as one of the finest agencies in the state and the region' by addressing the identified issues.

The takeaway

This review highlights the importance of regularly evaluating police department policies and procedures to ensure they are up-to-date, consistent, and aligned with best practices. By addressing shortcomings in a transparent manner, the South Fulton administration aims to build public trust and create a more effective and equitable police force.