DECATUR, Ga. — A metro Atlanta police department is mourning the loss of an officer remembered for his friendship, dedication and service to the community.
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Decatur Ofc. Rodney Olistin served as a patrol officer for 2 and a half years. The department said his death leaves a void among his colleagues and throughout the Decatur community.
“He was a colleague and friend to many, within our department and throughout Decatur,” the department said in a statement.
Olistin is survived by his fiancée and their two children.
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The department asked the community to keep his family and fellow officers in their thoughts and prayers while respecting the family’s privacy during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements will be shared once they have been finalized. His cause of death was not released.
“Rest easy, Officer Olistin. We’ll take it from here,” the department said.
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