Audits

Melvin Potter – Atlanta Police Department

Written by CBKN76

In August 2024, off-duty Officer Melvin Potter fatally shot Devon Anderson outside a bar on Old National Highway in South Fulton. Potter was relieved of duty, and his police-issued equipment was confiscated. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is examining the case, and Potter’s involvement in previous police investigations is noted. Anderson’s mother is seeking justice and demanding answers regarding her son’s death.

Forum Links

Posted in Audits Law Enforcement Agencies: Officer Names:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Welcome to Police Accountability Database

Our Mission

We're building a comprehensive database of police interactions to promote accountability and transparency in law enforcement.

How You Can Participate

  • View the Blog: Read about documented police interactions
  • Share Your Experience: Submit your own police interaction story
  • Browse the Forums: Check if your local law enforcement has been documented

Important Community Guidelines

It is strictly against our rules to:

  • Make threats of any kind
  • Share private information such as personal emails, home addresses, or phone numbers

Violation of these rules will result in immediate content removal and possible account suspension.

Why This Matters

By organizing this data, we can potentially demonstrate when officers were previously aware of laws they later claim ignorance of, challenging qualified immunity defenses and promoting accountability.