Over the past three weeks, people across the US have already been protesting over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man in police custody.
Erika Shields had served as police chief since December 2016 and had worked in the Atlanta police department for more than 20 years. She will continue with the department in another role, Mayor Bottoms said.
"Because of her desire that Atlanta be a model of what meaningful reform should look like across this country Chief Shields has offered to immediately step aside as Police Chief so that the city may move forward with urgency and rebuilding the trust so desperately needed throughout our communities," Mayor Bottoms said in a statement.
Mayor Bottoms has also called for the sacking of the officer involved in Brooks' death.
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