Two off-duty Atlanta police officers were arrested following an altercation with a male attendee at a bull-riding event in Duluth, Georgia. Courtney Pollock and Ayana Taylor were taken into custody on Friday at the Bulls, Bands, and Barrels event, a traveling rodeo that features professional bull riding, barrel racing, and freestyle bullfighting, as well as a concert.
Incident Details
The two female officers, who were not on duty, allegedly became involved in a confrontation with a male patron in the VIP pit area. Gwinnett County Police officers were called to the scene and asked the women to leave, but they refused, according to authorities. Taylor then reportedly threw a punch at the male attendee in front of the officers.
Police stated that the women continued to act belligerently in a loud and boisterous manner, leading to their arrest. Pollock and Taylor were booked for disorderly conduct. The pit area is an add-on ticket option that provides exclusive access to the front of the stage and a private bar.
Police Response and Investigation
The Atlanta Police Department confirmed that it is aware of the arrests and has initiated an internal investigation. Both officers were relieved of duty and placed on administrative status. In a statement, APD said: 'The Atlanta Police Department holds all members of our organization to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and conduct, both on and off duty.'
The cause of the initial commotion remains unclear. The event, which took place at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, included a mix of Western sports entertainment and live music.
