"Local Activists Challenge Pittsburgh Police's Justification of Use of Force in Recent Arrest"
Local activists are demanding changes to "use of force" policies and the removal of multiple Pittsburgh Police officers from duty after a controversial arrest was deemed justified by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Video footage shows officers repeatedly punching the suspect during the arrest. Activists argue that the use of force was excessive and unacceptable. Chief Larry Scirotto defended the arrest as "objectively reasonable" based on the officer's body camera footage. Mayor Ed Gainey has directed Scirotto to form a community advisory committee to review past and future incidents of use of force. Activists are calling for a review and revision of use of force policies to prevent violence and provide necessary help to individuals.