Veteran Cop AXED Over Restroom Drama

A person standing in front of two doors labeled YES and NO

A 28-year veteran police officer lost his job for protecting women’s privacy in a public restroom, revealing how far woke policies have infiltrated law enforcement under liberal local leadership.

Story Snapshot

Glen Weaver, 70-year-old DeKalb County Police veteran with 28 years of service, fired after asking biological male to use men’s restroom
Incident occurred during early voting at Georgia library after female patrons complained to security guard about discomfort
DeKalb County officials characterized firing as “teachable moment” for LGBTQ support, dismissing women’s safety concerns
Independent Women’s Law Center defends Weaver’s actions as common sense protection of sex-segregated spaces

Veteran Officer Terminated After Protecting Female Patrons

Glen Weaver, a 70-year-old DeKalb County Police veteran, was fired on February 7, 2026, after responding to complaints from female library patrons during early voting at the Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library in Tucker, Georgia. The October 20, 2025 incident began when a library security guard reported that women using the restroom felt uncomfortable with Sasha Rose Swinson, a biological male identifying as a woman, using their facilities. Weaver, working part-time security, politely asked Swinson to use the men’s restroom instead, citing his duty to protect women and girls.

County Officials Prioritize Gender Ideology Over Women’s Safety

Following Swinson’s complaint to library officials the next day, DeKalb County Police launched an internal affairs investigation that ultimately cost Weaver his job after nearly three decades of service. DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson framed the incident as a “teachable moment” to demonstrate support for the LGBTQ community, while police officials pledged to review training to ensure all patrons are treated with “dignity and respect.” This response completely ignores legitimate concerns from female patrons who sought help from security, demonstrating how progressive ideology trumps women’s privacy rights in liberal-controlled jurisdictions.

Common Sense Labeled as Discrimination

Weaver did not act independently but responded to a direct request from library security after receiving complaints from multiple women. Georgia law currently permits individuals to use bathrooms matching their gender identity rather than biological sex, with no statewide prohibition in place. This legal framework creates impossible situations for law enforcement officers tasked with maintaining order and addressing legitimate safety concerns. The Independent Women’s Law Center, through Senior Attorney Beth Parlato, defended Weaver’s actions as standing up for “truth, reality, and common sense” in protecting women’s privacy in sex-segregated spaces.

Broader Implications for Law Enforcement and Public Facilities

This firing sends a chilling message to law enforcement officers nationwide about the professional risks of enforcing traditional norms that protect women and children. The case amplifies the ongoing national divide between transgender inclusivity policies and legitimate privacy and safety concerns in sex-segregated facilities. With early voting as the backdrop, the incident highlights how gender ideology has permeated even basic public safety functions. Female patrons who voiced discomfort were effectively silenced, their concerns dismissed as bigotry rather than addressed as valid safety issues deserving protection under law.

The Cost of Standing for Women’s Rights

Weaver’s termination after 28 years of service represents more than one officer’s job loss—it exemplifies the erosion of common sense under progressive policies that prioritize gender ideology over biological reality and women’s safety. While Swinson claimed not to seek punishment, county officials proceeded with termination anyway, suggesting political motivations beyond the individual complaint. This precedent threatens to influence policies in other Georgia counties and creates uncertainty for security personnel at libraries, schools, and public facilities who may face similar complaints. Women deserve protection from government overreach that forces them to share intimate facilities with biological males, regardless of claimed identity.