October 8th 2023.
The East Point Police Department (EPPD) recently released an official statement and quasi apology in response to criticism they received for posting mugshots and actual names of suspects arrested for public sex in a public park on social media. Chief Shawn Buchanan issued the statement, emphasizing the department's belief in “fairness and quality for all,” and that they “will never engage in any practice that condones harm or discrimination based on race, sex, religion or national origin.”
The incident sparked speculation on social media about the suspects' sexual orientation, with one comment reading, “They realized that they were exposing people. These men probably aren’t even ‘OUT.’” Buchanan addressed this in his statement, clarifying that the department was not targeting any specific “group of people” and reiterated that breaking East Point City law is an equal opportunity offense. He also commented on the wave of sex acts that occur in East Point’s Skye Park, which was the catalyst for the police agency taking the incident to social media.
In addition, Chief Buchanan defended the practice of making arrests public record, stating it’s “not news,” and that other police departments do the same. He added that the original Facebook posts that exposed the suspects have since been taken down. However, he noted that the department will continue to enforce the law and will “not hesitate to take legal action to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.”
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