MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Montgomery police say an officer who resigned after he was recorded drag racing on a department motorcycle will be reinstated to his position.
Department spokeswoman Martha Earnhardt confirmed the officer's reinstatement to the Montgomery Advertiser Thursday.
Another motorcyclist challenged the officer to a race and recorded the incident on a camera that was mounted to his helmet.
The footage was eventually posted on the Internet.
WSFA-TV reported that Murphy told those who gathered for a press conference that the city attorney told him there wasn't sufficient evidence to move forward with firing the officer.
The station also reports the cyclist who challenged the officer to a race started a petition to have him reinstated.
The officer issued an apology for the incident and Murphy says he will face disciplinary action.