Former DeKalb County Police Officer Glen Weaver was removed from the department’s reserve and retired officers program following an October incident at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library in Tucker, Georgia, according to The Center Square. Weaver had served with the department for 28 years before joining the reserve program.

The incident began when a mother with two children alerted library security that a man had entered the women’s restroom. Police were called, and Weaver responded. The individual was identified as Sarah Rose Swinton, a biological male who identifies as transgender.

Swinton later claimed Weaver told him he was not allowed to use the women’s restroom, allegedly stating it was “the women’s restroom” and that Swinton was “not a woman.” Swinton filed a complaint, which was reviewed by the department’s Internal Affairs unit and elevated to senior leadership.

Internal documents show library security officer Victor Reed told investigators that women exiting the restroom appeared visibly disturbed after Swinton entered. Reed said the mother questioned why men were permitted in women’s restrooms, and another woman left the building appearing angry.

Although departmental policy calls for a written reprimand for a first infraction, senior officials recommended Weaver’s removal from the program. The decision was supported by Major Theodore Golden, Assistant Chief Lonzy Robertson, and Police Chief Greg Padrick.

Weaver said he was professional during the encounter and disputed Swinton’s account. He said he regrets losing his position but stands by his actions, citing concerns for women and children.

The DeKalb County Library allows patrons to use restrooms based on gender identity. A 2023 Georgia law requiring sex-separated restrooms in schools does not apply to public libraries.

Weaver said he believes the decision was driven by political pressure rather than department policy.