TUCKER, Ga. (Decaturish) - A transgender woman said a DeKalb County Police officer accosted her after she used the women’s restroom at Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library .

The police department has opened an Internal Affairs investigation into the incident, according to a police spokesperson.

“Because the investigation is ongoing, we are unable to share additional details at this time,” the spokesperson said. “The department remains dedicated to treating all members of our community with dignity, respect, and professionalism.”

Georgia Equality, an LGBTQ+ advocacy organization, said the incident is a clear violation of the county and city’s nondiscrimination ordinances , both of which protect gender identity. The Transgender Law Center said the incident underscores the threats transge

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