All articles tagged with #body worn camera
Louisville police detective Bryan Gillis violated department policy by not activating his body-worn camera during the arrest of top golfer Scottie Scheffler, who was accused of several offenses including second-degree assault of a police officer. The incident occurred amid an investigation into a fatal shuttle bus accident. Scheffler's attorney maintains his innocence and is prepared to litigate.
An Indianapolis police sergeant, Eric Huxley, has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison after pleading guilty to stomping on a handcuffed man's face during an arrest. The incident, captured on body-worn camera, occurred during a September 2021 arrest for disorderly conduct. Huxley's actions were deemed a civil rights violation, damaging community trust in law enforcement. Huxley has been suspended without pay and recommended for termination, pending a decision by the Civilian Police Merit Board.
Philadelphia's police commissioner intends to fire Officer Mark Dial, who fatally shot 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry during a traffic stop. Video evidence contradicted the initial police account, leading to the decision. Commissioner Danielle Outlaw cited violations of the department's disciplinary code, including insubordination and conduct unbecoming. The police union supports Dial, and the criminal investigation is ongoing. The surveillance video showed Irizarry inside his vehicle when the officer fired six shots, prompting questions about the initial police report. The family has not seen the body-camera footage, and the attorney plans to provide the surveillance video to law enforcement agencies.
Stockton Police Chief released body-worn camera footage showing the moment a sergeant was shot while responding to a carjacking. The sergeant, a nine-year veteran, was shot multiple times but survived thanks to his ballistics vest. The suspect, Sunthawon "Benny" Savon, was arrested and faces charges related to carjacking, attempted murder, assault, and possession of a stolen vehicle. The police are unsure how many shooters were involved. The police chief also discussed crime trends, stating that shootings are down 27% this year compared to last year, and arrests are up despite a decrease in the number of officers.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating a confrontation that occurred in a Lancaster grocery store parking lot, where deputies slammed a woman to the ground. The incident was captured on witness and body-worn camera videos and escalated into a use of force after deputies approached a man and woman matching the description of robbery suspects. The woman, who was recording the arrest on her phone, was grabbed by deputies and thrown to the ground. The department has reassigned the deputies pending further review, and a community group plans to gather in protest.
A Hays County Sheriff’s Office corrections officer, Isaiah Garcia, has been indicted on felony deadly conduct charges for shooting and killing Joshua Leon Wright, a shackled inmate, in the back multiple times after a scuffle at Seton Hospital in Kyle on Dec. 12. Texas Rangers investigating the shooting presented their findings to the grand jury, including video of Garcia’s body-worn camera. Garcia is no longer employed with the sheriff’s office following the indictment. The Wright family is calling for video of the shooting to be released but Hays County officials said the video won’t be released until the investigation is finished.