The documents (notably undated), creatively described by ACCPD an internal affairs summary report, are not reflective of the truth. This was not a “use of deadly force” incident. It was incidental contact, caused in large measure by the unlawful actions of a fleeing fugitive felon, including his erratic movements while in flight, following a burst front tire which hindered Officer Saulters’ ability to control his patrol car.

This was a hastily prepared document designed to justify a hasty and premature decision to terminate Officer Saulters. Even so, this document does not state that Officer Saulters intentionally struck Mr. Patmon. Additionally it fails to state any law or policy that prohibits using a patrol car as a tool to effect the arrest of a fleeing fugitive.

Under the totality of the circumstances Officer Saulters’ actions were objectively reasonable.

Within hours of his termination Officer Saulters received multiple offers of employment and is now again back at work in law enforcement. This is a testament to the fact that seasoned veteran law enforcement officials recognize the lawfulness of my client’s actions and the injustice of his termination.

Within hours of his termination Officer Salter received multiple offers of employment and is now again back at work in law enforcement. This is a testament to the fact that seasoned veteran law enforcement officials recognize the lawfulness of my client’s actions and the injustice of his termination.

Officer Taylor Saulters, who hit Timmy Patmon, a convicted felon, who was running from police, with his patrol car, has been hired as a sheriff's deputy in neighboring Oglethorpe County. WSB legal analyst Phil Holloway, who is also representing Saulters, says this wasn't his first offer, days after being fired from the force.

"They see that what he did as objectively reasonable and they recognize that his being essentially summarily terminated without the benefit of a thorough and complete investigation is patently unfair," said Holloway.

Patmon's mother, admitted her son was wrong, but called what Saulters did, police brutality.

Holloway says Saulters has had inquiries from agencies all over the state following the incident on Friday.